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The days of sub-10 VIX may be gone for the foreseeable future, but that doesn’t mean traders have stopped betting against higher volatility. In fact, the short volatility trade seems like it may be returning with a vengeance. Well, let me step back a bit. The short volatility trade may…

Memorial Day weekend is quickly approaching but the buzz surrounding the holiday is different than usual. In the past, most people packed their bags for a long weekend getaway but now, many are wondering if that short trip is even worth the gas money… As you’ve probably noticed it costs…

A lot of traders get frustrated or bored… But when we see this sign, we’re encouraged… We know it’s a vote of confidence… and that more likely than not, prices will continue to rise. So when you come across it, mark it as a point in the “pros” column… When…

The video gaming industry is extremely competitive, but can also be immensely profitable if a developer hits big on a certain game or franchise. Success stories in video games range from relatively simple mobile apps to massive projects with huge development costs. Much like a movie, production costs for video…

The US dollar has been heading skyward lately, and the market has been slow to catch on. That’s handing you a nice opportunity for gains if you buy the 3 funds I’ll show you today. Before we get into these 3 stealth funds, though, let’s step back and look at…

Earlier this week I had the opportunity to give a couple presentations at the Las Vegas MoneyShow. If you aren’t familiar, the MoneyShow is a very popular conference held all over the country where you can learn about all types of investing and meet with all sorts of investment professionals….

Almost every investor has a built-in bias that causes them to miss out on significant gains. It’s 100% predictable, easy for us to profit from and is running rampant in the markets today. In just a few paragraphs, I’ll show you 2 funds that are perfectly positioned to profit from…

The old way of providing healthcare in the United States is fast disappearing and being replaced by new technologies, which is changing the way healthcare is dispensed. And many of these new providers of healthcare are not your traditional healthcare companies. These are among the findings of the latest research…

After over a year of basically no volatility in the stock market, we had something of a volatility revelation which began on February 5th. The selloff that day and the subsequent implosion of certain volatility products (like XIV) created a major jump in market volatility. As you can see from…

Paul S. feels like a genius. “I am absolutely bragging,” he told my research team shortly before a presentation I gave in California two years ago. “I feel like I have to, because what’s happened to my retirement prospects is both wonderful and amazing at the same time.” Paul should…