Sector Strength Watchlist

Building a Sector Strength Watchlist in TOS (ThinkorSwim) can be a powerful option trading tool when set up properly. When a trader builds a watchlist in TOS (ThinkorSwim), they can write a simple script that will allow them to quickly rank their Sector Strength Watchlist against any symbol like the SPX. This will allow the trader to see the strongest and weakest symbols in their Sector Strength Watchlist, giving them the best option trades to analyze. Using TOS (ThinkorSwim) is a great tool for all option traders to analyze their best option trades.

Cryptocurrency Stocks

There are certain stocks that move based on Bitcoin prices. This can be a positive when Bitcoin and Crypto markets are in an uptrend and surging higher. This can be a negative for these companies when Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency is in a downtrend. The three major companies that profit from Bitcoin are Coinbase ($COIN), Block ($SQ – formerly known as Square) & Microstrategy ($MSTR).

These should be considered cryptocurrency stocks first and regular business stocks second. Coinbase ($COIN) is the major broker and exchange for crypto currency trading. Block ($SQ), the company formerly named Square was founded by Jack Dorsey (Twitter founder). And Microstrategy ($MSTR) with CEO Michael Saylor are major buyers of Bitcoin and considered by many to be similar to a Bitcoin ETF or an Ethereum ETF. Watch this video to see what makes these stocks move and how to profit from the trends.

Initial Public Offerings: IPOs

An Initial Public Offering refers to when a company first sells its shares to the public. This is the first stage of a stock becoming “tradable”. While it is private, it might be possible to buy and sell the stock but it would be a very illiquid market. There are certainly no options available to trade while the company is private.

In this video, we discuss the stages of building a company and taking it public. We also go through some examples of initial public offerings. Some that boomed and some that busted. We discuss whether it is a good idea to jump in and trade when the stock or options are first made available for trading. Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean that you should! Enjoy our IPO video.

Stock Market Takeovers

What happens when a stock you own is mixed up in a takeover? Is the takeover friendly or hostile? Are there any other prospective buyers to bid up price? How does one gauge the probability of a deal going through? If the deal is agreed to, is it in stock or cash?

All of these questions can somewhat be answered with analysis. Of course, there are no sure things in the markets. But we can calculate probabilities and risk/reward. This class will help you to take a more analytical approach to analyzing these deals and potential opportunities!

Merger Arbitrage

When a merger has been announced, it peaks the interest of “arbitrage traders”. These arbitrage strategies can be great setup but require you to understand a few important details. Such as, when the deal is expected to close. Whether it is a cash deal, stock deal or a mix of the two. Finally, we have to overcome the hurdle of low liquidity in the options. This class will explore all of these concepts and more!

Secondary Offerings

Are you interested in learning about secondary offerings and how to profit from them? Have you wondered how an announced secondary offering can impact the stock? Is there such a thing as having a zero risk trade? Or an instant profit in a position? Secondary offerings are one of the only ways that this can be done!