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14 Jun

June QQQQ 38 Calls

by Barry Ritholtz
NOTE:  This option trade was originally posted at Real Money on 6/14/2006 2:12 PM EDT; The two follow up discussions to let traders...

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13 Jun

Markets Sketching Out a Tradable Low

by Barry Ritholtz
NOTE:  This Trading alert was originally posted at Ritholtz Research & Analytics on 06.13.06 – 11:34:58 am EDT; An email...

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12 Jun

Size Buyers in SPX Puts

by Barry Ritholtz
I see some big buyers in SPY pPuts — the June 125s, which expire Friday. Both Ray Davies and Bernard Baruch said, "Give the...

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12 Jun

Honor the Discipline!

by Barry Ritholtz
Last week, I mentioned I made a QQQQ purchase ("toe in the water"); I also suggested that "since its now almost in the...

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11 Jun

An Explanation of VIX Options

by Barry Ritholtz
I’ve been discussing the VIX as a proxy for market volatility, and as a hedge against a crash. Some people have complained that the...

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9 Jun

Watch the Nasdaq Channel today!

by Barry Ritholtz
Have a look at this trend channel on the Nazz, coming to us via Chart of the Day; Note that the trend dates back to the pre-election low...

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8 Jun

Trading versus Investing

by Barry Ritholtz
A few readers asked about the earlier trade I mentioned, and what it means to my longer term views, now that most major indices are...

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8 Jun

VIX hits 3 year highs

by Barry Ritholtz
The VIX is now over $20, a level not seen since 2003. I have sold some of my SPY Puts just as a function of their gains; I still have a...

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7 Jun

How Long Do These Selloffs Last?

by Barry Ritholtz
Its always dangerous to try and guess precisely when a selloff such as this one — a Selling Stampede in the words of  Raymond...

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6 Jun

Portfolio

by Barry Ritholtz
After the show, Cody asked me where I was position wise, and my answer was mostly cash, (but not short enough): Here’s what it...

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  • About Barry Ritholtz

      Barry L. Ritholtz is co-founder, chairman, and chief investment officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC. Launched in...

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