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The Volatility Index (aka the VIX) is Warning the S&P 500 is About to Drop

The Volatility Index (aka the VIX) is Warning the S&P 500 is About to Drop

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...
The Size of the Candle Tells Us How Motivated the Sellers Are; Prepping for More Market Vol & a Shift in Sentiment

The Size of the Candle Tells Us How Motivated the Sellers Are; Prepping for More Market Vol & a Shift in Sentiment

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,...
The Essential Guide to Understanding Options Risks & Characteristics

The Essential Guide to Understanding Options Risks & Characteristics

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...
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