Trading Justice

In this episode, Coach Tim sits down with Coach Mark to discuss Cash Flow principles and shares 7 tips for new Cash Flow traders. Listen in to this week's feature to learn how pattern identification, fundamental analysis, price appreciation, covered call rolling, managing leverage, setting reasonable goals, and having a proper mindset all play into a successful approach to Cash Flow trading and investing.

Before that, Mark and Tim discuss the current market conditions during this week's skyline. Stocks are stalling at technical resistance after a strong week of economic data showed GDP expand 6.4% in Q1 but inflation pressures remain as the PCE showed 3.1% inflation over the past year. Crude Oil is breaking out, and energy stocks are up Monday in response, while Gold maintains its uptrend. Listen in for all of our thoughts and insights into what is driving financial markets this week. 

In this episode, Coach Matt and Tim discuss the Straddle options strategy, specifically in relation to how straddles work with the implied volatility cycle. As earnings season is mostly finished, we can now start to look out for the next earnings season. Implied volatility tends to build in the 4-6 weeks prior to a company's earnings report, and options traders can build trades to take advantage of the IV build, using the Straddle or Strangle strategy.  Listen in to the conversation about vega, implied volatility, and the straddle trade during this week's feature. 

Before that, the coaches discuss the broad markets during our weekly skyline. Stocks have pushed back towards highs on the S&P 500 and Dow, while the Nasdaq has recovered some.  Crude oil is threatening a breakout, and gold continues its uptrend. Bitcoin got pummelled last week and is now trying to find some support. Listen in to the coaches discuss everything impacting the markets during this segment. 

1:45 Market Skyline

35:16 Volatility Build

In this episode, Coach Tyler Craig joins us for a conversation about Covered Calls. Covered Calls are a popular cash-flow strategy for investors and traders alike. Coach Tim and Tyler discuss the details of how to build a Covered Call, their characteristics, advantages and disadvantages during the feature. Then, Coach Matt and Mark join our discussion on how to manage Covered Calls.

Before that, the coaches analyze the markets from a top-down perspective during our weekly skyline. Stocks have increased volatility in the past week, with some selling early last week, and a rally to close out the week. The cyclical areas of the market continue to lead, while tech and others trail.  Gold broke out Monday, a continuation of its developing trend. Listen in for our thoughts and analysis on what is moving markets this week.

Lastly, Coach Mark asks Matt and Tim to predict the NBA playoffs that start this week.  Who do you have winning the title in basketball?

2:15 Market Skyline

34:15 Covered Calls

1:14:20 NBA Playoff Predictions

In this episode, Coach Mark sits down with Coach Matt to discuss inflation, its current state, and its potential impact on the economy if it continues rising. Inflation is the general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money over time. Dovish Fed policy, including zero interest rate policy, and quantitative easing has devalued the US Dollar and driven inflation. Listen in to Matt's insights on the topic and how it may impact markets moving forward.

Before that, the coaches discuss the current state of the markets during our weekly skyline. Technology stocks have underperformed recently, while Basic Material, Industrials, Energy, and Finance have led. Crude oil has moved to the top of its range, while Gold broke out recently. Listen in as we discuss the markets, from a top-down perspective.

1:10 Market Skyline

37:35 Inflation Questions

In this episode, the coaches discuss the market adage 'sell in May and go away' and its relevance in today's market. For nearly 200 years, market participants have used the saying to describe an investor that sold their stocks in May, went on vacation for the summer, and bought back in later in the fall. It's a superstition and commonly used phrase, but, is it a valid bit of advice for markets in 2021? Coach Matt, Mark, Gino, and Tim discuss some of the data regarding market performance in the summer months and debunk some of this market superstition during our feature presentation.

Before that, we analyze markets during our weekly skyline. Stocks continue to consolidate near all-time highs after a busy week of earnings reports. Gold's trend is firming up, Oil continues to hold its range, and Bitcoin bounced off the lows but's still off its all-time highs. Listen in as the coaches discuss the current market conditions and give insights into how they're approaching it.

1:40 Market Skyline

39:20 Sell in May

In this episode, Matt sits down with Tim for a discussion on implied volatility and how it impacts options pricing, as well as the implied volatility cycle in relation to earnings dates. Implied Volatility (IV) is an estimate of future volatility in a stock, and traders watch changes in IV because it impacts their options trades. Listen in to the discussion around IV, its cycle in relation to earnings, why its important, how to approach the IV build, the IV Crush that happens after earnings and a few ways to use the information in your trading strategies.

Before that, the coaches discuss the current market conditions in our skyline. Stocks are hovering near all-time highs, and its a busy week of earnings including names like Tesla, Apple, Google, Microsoft and Amazon. The Fed meets this week for another policy discussion as well. Listen in to the discussion around stocks, commodities, bitcoin and economics during this segment.

Lastly, Coach Mark has a game where Matt and Tim have to guess the biggest NFL draft busts of the last 15 years. Later this week, the NFL will hold its annual draft, and we're all huge NFL fans. Who do you think was the biggest NFL draft bust in the last 15 years? 

2:00 Market Skyline

33:10 Implied Volatility

1:14:55 NFL Draft Bust

In this episode, Coach Matt discusses the significance of quarterly earnings reports during our feature presentation. Every quarter, public companies have to report their earnings. These reports include financial data like earnings per share (EPS) and revenue. Market participants focus on earnings to gain insight into companies, industries, sectors, and the broad market. Coach Matt discusses what earnings are, why they're important, what he's learned so far this earnings season, and what he'll be watching for moving forward during the feature.

Before that, the coaches discuss the state of the broad markets during our weekly skyline. Stocks hit all-time highs last week on the S&P 500 as the bullish trends have been in place. Last week we received a batch of earnings reports, specifically from Financial stocks like Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo. The US Dollar broke down below key support, Gold broke out of short-term resistance and BItcoin tumbled over the weekend below 60K support to 55K per coin. Listen in as the coaches discuss the state of the markets during this weekly segment.

2:07 Market Skyline

48:50 Feature Presentation

In this episode, Coach Tyler Craig joins us to discuss April's Trading Justice newsletter 'A Beginners Guide to Interest Rates'. Tim and Tyler talk about the role interest rates play in the economy and markets for consumers and investors. Listen in to the conversation to learn more about interest rates, the yield curve, how inflation impacts interest rates, the fed funds rate, and the impact of low-interest rates on savers. 

Before that, the coaches analyze the markets from a top-down perspective during our skyline. The S&P 500 and DJIA have been trading at all-time highs over the past week, while the Nasdaq 100 has played catch-up and pushed towards its high. Gold bounced off support, the US Dollar is on a retracement while Bitcoin is pushing towards an all-time high breakout. Listen in as we analyze all of the price action and news that is impacting the markets this week, including a preview of earnings season.

Lastly, Coach Mark hosts a game of 'Closest to the Hole' where Matt and Tim guess golf trivia across different questions. When did Jack Nicklaus win his first Masters? How old was Tiger Woods when he won his green jacket? If you love golf or trivia, you'll have some fun listening to this week's game.

In this episode, the coaches discuss the need for infrastructure and the details of President Biden's infrastructure plan that he detailed last week. America has the #1 economy in the world, yet ranks just 13th in infrastructure quality. If you've traveled, you've probably seen roads, bridges, public transit systems, railroads, and airports that all need updating. Within the proposal, there is money allocated for updating the country's traditional infrastructure and other infrastructure projects like water systems, electrical grids, supply chains, and more. Listen in as the coaches discuss the details of the plan and how it may impact markets.

Before that, we discuss the current market conditions during our skyline. Stocks have broken out to new all-time highs on the S&P 500. Recent underperforming sectors like Tech and DIscretionary have also roared back with strong weekly gains, while Oil, Gold, and Bitcoin have stalled in the short term. Listen in as the coaches discuss the recent news and price action, and how they're approaching it.

Lastly, Coach Mark asks Matt and Tim quiz questions regarding the game Monopoly. How many properties are on a monopoly board? What is the probability of landing on a railroad one time as you go around the board? Listen in for a few laughs as we try to answer some of these questions and more. 

2:10 Skyline

54:25 Infrastructure

1:52:50 Monopoly Game

In this episode, the coaches discuss Financial Technology, also known as FinTech, and its role in the market, and some of our favorite FinTech companies in 2021. Coach Mark shares some of his research regarding FinTech companies, the history of the movement, and some examples in banking, stock trading, crowdfunding, and more during this week's Feature. 

Before that, the coaches analyze the broad market conditions during our weekly Skyline. The S&P 500 is pushing towards all-time highs, commodities are trading in a broad range, certain sectors are outperforming (like Industrials and Materials) while others are stuck in their technical patterns waiting for a breakout (like Tech and Discretionary).  The coaches analyze all of the price action that impacts markets and discuss the recent volatility around ViacomCBS and Discovery after Archegos Capital Management was forced to liquidate shares last week sending the stocks sharply lower. 

1:45 Market Skyline

1:05:30 Fintech