JW Jones

Contributor since: 26 Aug 2010

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• Google Earnings Trading Idea

  Published 08 November 2012 | viewed 0 times

  We recently discussed the impending release of third quarter earnings for Google (GOOG), analyzed the expected move in light of then-current options pricing, discussed the…

• Using a Triple Calendar Spread to Trade Google Earnings

  Published 16 October 2012 | viewed 0 times

  One of the most useful characteristics of options is their ability to control risk and achieve a high probability of success when trading impending earnings…

• Copper Prices Signaling a Top in the SP 500

  Published 20 August 2012 | viewed 0 times

  The past 5 - 6 weeks have seen equity prices move considerably higher amid growing concerns regarding the European debt crisis, the instability of the…

• The Federal Reserve, Gold, Oil, and the Dollar's Demise

  Published 30 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  "We have, in this country, one of the most corrupt institutions the world has ever known. I refer to the Federal Reserve Board. This evil…

• Using Options to Trade AAPL Earnings

  Published 23 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Trading stock around the times of earnings releases is a notoriously difficult operation because it requires accurate prediction of the direction of price movement. Wrong…

• Is the SP 500 Closing in on a Top?

  Published 03 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Friday's strong move to the upside caught a lot of traders on the wrong side of the market. Regardless of whether financial pundits refer to…

• Gold and Silver Are the Answer in the Long-Term

  Published 22 May 2012 | viewed 0 times

  "The selfish they're all standing in line Faithing and hoping to buy themselves time Me, I figure as each breath goes by I only own…

• A Different Approach to Apple Using Options

  Published 18 May 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Apple (AAPL) is one of the most actively traded stocks currently. For the trader who trades only stock, there are two major difficulties in executing…

• Gold and Gold Miners Are Closing in on a Major Bottom

  Published 13 May 2012 | viewed 0 times

  "You can't understand what lays ahead if you don't understand the past" ~ Satellite, Rise Against Members of my service as well as long time…

• The Dollar and Gold Have Eyes on Europe

  Published 05 May 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Friday saw heavy selling pressure coming into risk assets, specifically equities and oil. However, the real driving force behind the selling pressure is likely the…

• Why the U.S. Dollar is Critical for the SP 500 Index this Week

  Published 29 April 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Unfortunately I was sick the past few weeks and I am just now getting back into the swing of things. Similar to the demand pull…

• Gold Prices Are Set for Further Decline

  Published 09 April 2012 | viewed 0 times

  In the not-so-distant past arguing that precious metals prices were setup to fall generally elicited a response which was not real pleasant. In fact, during…

• Option Trading: A Basic Explanation of Debit Spreads

  Published 29 March 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Welcome back to the world of options. My reality exists in three dimensions and far more combinations of potential positions than does the one-dimensional world…

• The Fed, Gold, the SP 500, and the Retail Mindset

  Published 23 March 2012 | viewed 0 times

  "And if you look away, you'll be doing what they say. And if you look alive, you'll be singled out and tried. If you take…

• The U.S. Dollar and Oil Hold Clues About the Future

  Published 04 March 2012 | viewed 0 times

  The past few months have been a difficult environment for anyone that was bearish. The next few months may prove to be difficult for everyone…

• The Long-Term Fundamental Case for Gold

  Published 21 February 2012 | viewed 0 times

  "No State shall enter into any Treaty, Alliance, or Confederation; grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal; coin Money; emit Bills of Credit; make any Thing…

• Was Friday's Price Action in Gold Signaling a Top in the SP 500?

  Published 06 February 2012 | viewed 0 times

  "You can't feel the heat until you hold your hand over the flame. You have to cross the line just to remember where it lays."…

• Why Gold Is Shining Bright and What the Fed is Doing

  Published 30 January 2012 | viewed 0 times

  "I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the…

• Could Oil Prices Intensify a Pending SP500 Selloff?

  Published 08 January 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Last week we received reports that the unemployment rate in the United States was improving markedly. In addition, sentiment numbers were released that confirmed my…

• Will the Dollar Ruin the Santa Claus Rally in the SP 500?

  Published 10 December 2011 | viewed 0 times

  Experienced traders recognize that volume typically dries up going into the holiday season. Light volume and the holiday seasonality generally push equity prices higher. The…