Market Volatility and Strategies

VIX is consolidating above 25. This is normally a signal for at least 3 sigma event. The SP500 is trading similar to periods with higher volatility. I am removing the strategy VIX Options from RandBots.    

Market weaker than expected

Yesterday I wrote that the new low could be secure, I was wrong. Today the Unemployment number was better than expected but traders are selling US stocks taking the indexes to a new low today. The question is:  Would the next unemployment number be better than this one? The market is selling and the next

Macro Analysis 2017 – R Option Model

Here you have the link to a video detailing data used by R Option model. There are open ended questions that I would enjoy to develop and discuss if you have a critical opinion. Use the channel to post questions. It would be easier to track than emails. The video develops some of my current

#VIX TO TRADE LOWER TODAY

#VIX TO TRADE LOWER TODAY target lower than 12.4 May Options expiration Interest rates are ticking up and bonds are ticking down as safe haven money flows out. Second target below 12

SELLERS AT ALL TIME HIGH #SPX #VIX

We printed all time highs on ES Futures taking most of the stops in that area, later we retrace 10 points. This is selling so far its technical. $VIX is printing lower than yesterday open.

$VIX +1% with $SPX -0.45%

So far today, the bears are in control, on the other hand VIX moved 1/10th of yesterday level. The fear factor is low in the market.  Tomorrow options will expire and I will started next week with much lower risk.