signal-du-jour · Mar 12, 2024

Signal Du Jour - Short vol in XLU

Although we generally don't pay too much attention to it, we've entered the first quarter's expiration week. This, coupled with the slight nervousness that

signal-du-jour · Mar 11, 2024

Signal du Jour - Short Vol in GLD

Last week, we talked about the importance of trading the regime you're in. Jumping the gun on a regime switch can be catastrophic for your PNL. On the

signal-du-jour · Mar 5, 2024

Signal du Jour - Long/Short in EWY

With just a few more days before Jay Powell's testimony to Congress, many of our indicators are flashing strong short volatility signals, a sign that the market is

signal-du-jour · Mar 4, 2024

Signal du Jour - XOP Sharpe Ratio 1.94 Win Rate 69%

The equity markets are soaring to new heights, fueled by enthusiasm for the AI sector and positive expectations regarding interest rate trends in 2024. This Thursday is particularly noteworthy as

signal-du-jour · Feb 27, 2024

Signal du Jour - Short vol in XBI

The markets have been relatively stagnant since last Friday, and we're on the cusp of a wave of economic data, starting this morning with durable goods orders. Could

signal-du-jour · Feb 26, 2024

Signal du Jour - Short Vol in US Equities

With most of the earnings season behind us, equity markets continue to cling to their upward trajectory. Just last week, NVDA's impressive earnings reports propelled the NASDAQ to

signal-du-jour · Feb 20, 2024

Signal du Jour - Long/Short vol ahead of the Fed

NVDA's earnings announcement is the talk of the trading floor today. As always, we refrain from speculating on the stock's direction. On the volatility front, straddles

signal-du-jour · Feb 13, 2024

Signal du Jour - Short Vol In INDA

As US markets brace for the latest CPI figures this morning, we're on the lookout for any spark of volatility. Not that we're rooting for a

signal-du-jour · Feb 12, 2024

Signal Du Jour - Short Vol in BITO

It's been a bustling three months and 50 articles since we launched Sharpe Two, yet today marks our first foray into the Bitcoin complex. Why the wait? A