by Brandon Zamucen | Feb 10, 2025 | AJ Monte, Market Insights, Risk Management, Trading Strategies, Volatility
In the 40+ years that I’ve been trading the markets I’ve found the Volatility Index to be one of the best leading indicators for forecasting price action. While the VIX is known to be an oscillating index, it follows the technical signals like any stock would. If...
by Brandon Zamucen | Feb 8, 2025 | AJ Monte, Market Insights, Risk Management, Technical Analysis, Volatility
With less than 10% of 2025 in the books, we’ve already seen a resurgence in market volatility, a spike in interest in hard assets (specifically Gold and Silver), and a hyper concentration in a handful of equity names like we have never seen before. Per Goldman Sachs,...
by Brandon Zamucen | Jan 5, 2025 | Educational, Resources, Trading Strategies
Did you know that stock prices are often pushed toward specific levels as options expiration approaches? This isn’t random—it’s a result of professional traders hedging massive positions, causing stocks to cluster around heavily traded strike prices. It’s called Pin...
by Brandon Zamucen | Dec 5, 2024 | Educational, Resources, Risk Management, Trading Strategies
Options trading offers incredible profit potential, but do you fully understand the risks and mechanics behind these powerful financial instruments? Whether you’re new to options or a seasoned trader, understanding the Characteristics & Risks of Standardized...
by Brandon Zamucen | Aug 5, 2024 | Blog
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of stock trading, presenting a transformative edge to investors navigating the fast-paced market terrain. This groundbreaking technology has redefined the traditional methods of analysis, prediction, and...
