tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375291312433129989.post6511299469655602926..comments2023-06-03T05:06:58.216-04:00Comments on The Lazy Trader: Weekend Portfolio Analysis (04-27-2013)Henrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792195649092816606noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375291312433129989.post-71750707283762109812013-04-28T08:17:38.636-04:002013-04-28T08:17:38.636-04:00Thanks Jonathan.
Good points.
I think uptrends las...Thanks Jonathan.<br />Good points.<br />I think uptrends last longer in general, although I dont have the data to back it up, but looking at past 5 year charts it seems pretty clear that down moves are violent and quick whereas uptrends are slower but more sustained. <br /><br />Thanks for the comment about the Fed's rate decision. Normally I dont pay attention to it, because although it is an important piece of information, the majority of cases it always remains unchanged and really not much happens. But you're right this time there could be implications.<br /><br />The Lazy Traderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08598866019359750526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375291312433129989.post-58277321853268935172013-04-28T08:13:54.136-04:002013-04-28T08:13:54.136-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Lazy Traderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08598866019359750526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375291312433129989.post-8404668352612815942013-04-28T00:35:26.908-04:002013-04-28T00:35:26.908-04:00We also get the ECB's decision to cut interest...We also get the ECB's decision to cut interest rates on Thursday. The market has mostly priced in a cut due to leaks and hints. The majority of investors overwhelming believe the cut is a fait accompli. So if they decide not to do it, look out below. <br /><br />Last Thursday was a good day to sell a call credit spread because we got a little overbought. I am weary about selling June though because it is 2 months away. A lot can happen in 2 months. While I think the upside is limited (I have been saying this all year), anything can happen. I rather give my call spreads less time than more time. I almost always prefer to sell my monthly put spreads 30-60 days out but keep the call spreads under 45 and preferably under 30. I believe the uptrend tends to be much longer than the downtrend.<br /><br />Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635010979050643513noreply@blogger.com