[image]() [image] This Week in the Market Stocks struggled to move upward again last week after Thursdayâs burst higher was thwarted into the close on Friday. All the major indexes are still trading well below their 200-day moving averages with the S&P 500 trying to maintain some major support at the 4,300 level. That level has been a true line in the sand, and when tested in the past it has held. A rally off that level might be expected based on support, but any news perceived as bearish could push the index below that area. For now, a non-bullish (not bearish but expecting key resistance levels to hold) bias seems to make sense. Implied volatility levels and option prices remain elevated. With no resolution in site, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is the storyline the market will be focusing on. Of course, inflation, and what the Federal Reserve plans to do to combat it, could also have a major impact. Several economic numbers are due out this week, including a couple of consumer reports, as quarterly earnings continue to dwindle. Without a perceived edge, sitting on your hands is always an option. Have a happy, healthy and prosperous week! Mar 7: Consumer Credit
Mar 8: Trade Deficit
Mar 8: Wholesale Inventories
Mar 9: JOLTS
Mar 10: Jobless Claims
Mar 10: Consumer Price Index
Mar 10: Federal Budget [Read Our Blog](=) Trade Management Needs to Be a Priority Whether you are new to options or have been trading them for several months or decades, you know there is plenty to learn and discover about them. Essentially with stock, there are only two things you need to know: buy and sell. With options there are more moving parts, like implied volatility (IV) and the ever-famous option greeks. However, knowing more about options will not guarantee your success trading them. To me, trade management is way more important, and if you havenât already, you need to make it a priority. Letâs Be Honest Clearly you need to put on potentially profitable positions to have something good to manage. But what I have found is that option traders struggle more with how to manage trades. Understanding your position including [Continue Reading ...]() MTM Watchlist Here are several trade ideas we will most likely look at in group coaching class this week: SPY â The $430 level has acted as a major support level for almost six months. Provided the market does not head south in a major way driven by news, bull put spreads just below that area will once again be explored. TWLO â The stock keeps moving lower and there is no reason for that end. Selling call credit spreads will be examined as the stock has now moved below the previous pivot low on Friday. AAPL â With the stock trading in a fairly tight range the past two weeks, potential iron condors need to be considered at between $162.50 and $167.50. Last week, we did credit spreads at those strikes that worked out perfectly. [image] We're honored to have Dan's Book Trading Option Greeks listed as one of the [Top 6 Books to Become an Option Trader]( by Investopedia. [Buy Now on Amazon](=) The strategies in this newsletter are for educational and informative purposes only. All information disclosed in this newsletter should not be considered complete in its entirety. Market Taker Mentoring, Inc. will not be held responsible for changes, oversights, errors or omissions. Dates, prices, news and other information may not be accurate. Please verify all information before trading. You alone are responsible for your own investment decisions. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading options, please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Option (ODD), which can be obtained from your broker; by calling (888) OPTIONS; or from The Options Clearing Corp., 125 S. Franklin St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606. No statement in this newsletter is intended to be a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any security or to provide investment or trading advice. Traders and investors considering options should consult a professional tax advisor as to how taxes may affect the outcome of contemplated options transactions. Copyright Market Taker Mentoring, Inc. 2008 - 2022. All rights reserved. Reproducing or redistributing this content is a violation of federal law. [image] If you do not wish to be contacted via email, you can unsubscribe using this link: [Unsubscribe]( Unsubscribing from email notifications DOES NOT cancel your class, subscription or recurring payments. We recommend that current students do not unsubscribe from email notifications. If you unsubscribe from email notifications, you will not be notified on how to access the classes or subscriptions in which you are enrolled. Market Taker Mentoring, Inc. PO Box 117 Frankfort, Illinois 60423 United States