This is a fascinating look at the breakdown of where all the oil goes……(click on it so you can actually read it):
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Car Crash Coming
I give to you……….General Motors:
Virtual Wipeout
Well, yesterday was my day in the sun for XLE, and today is TNRevolution’s. Just to show what a devastating effect a YOLO-style bet can make, take a danger at my virtual equity chart:
Six Red Piggies
If this market is freaking you out a little right now you are in very good company. Yes I’m talking about myself of course but my lack of modesty comes with a disclaimer: Unlike most of the muppets drawing lines on charts I have evidence to back it up whereas the retail brigade is eternally focused on the rear view mirror, a.k.a. historical price or volatility.
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I receive an overwhelming amount of emails asking about how to invest in bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and the like. Unfortunately, as a quant-based trader/investor, I always want probabilities on my side, so buying into one of the thousand or so cryptos just isn’t my style.
However, we are starting to see some liquid products with options move into the crypto market and that is something that draws my attention. But before I get to an example of a potential trade, I also want to discuss the strategy I will be using.
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