Did You See The VIX Pop This Week?

Yo, Pit Crazies, Conditional trading involves understanding what’s going on in the markets. That way, when a trader sees a cycle in the market that is repeatable, they can trade that cycle.   That’s one of the many advantages for members at Option Pit – the opportunity to learn how to identify conditions and trade around […]

KRE Is Not Looking OK To Me

Yo Pit Crazies, Why don’t markets move when we want them to?   That’s the biggest issue with short term trading. I think something will happen, and the stock market has another idea entirely.  It’s essential to learn how to deal with mistakes and run a real exit. SPDR KBW Regional Bank ETF (Ticker: KRE) is […]

Why Are The Banks So Low?

Yo Pit Crazies, Trading involves timing and awareness of the product you’re trading.  You can be a day trader, swing trader or investor … but the time and options still matter.  That is part of the OP mantra: develop the position around the conditions. And the conditions right now? We’re in a Fed cycle that […]