[image]() [image] This Week in the Market The three major indexes moved higher this past week, although momentum did fade briefly. That said, all three were able to move back above their 50-day moving averages. Looking ahead to this week, implied volatility levels and option prices are low after the move higher and with an abbreviated week of trading ahead. A non-bearish bias on the overall market continues to make sense, especially after the latest surge higher. As mentioned, it is a short week of trading due to the unofficial end of summer known as Labor Day weekend. Although the markets are closed Monday, several economic reports are slated for this week, including the latest trade deficit number expected on Wednesday. This weekend is a good time to take a break from trading. Most likely, you could use it with all the volatility we have seen, and the market will still be there on Tuesday. Have a safe, healthy and relaxing Labor Day weekend! Sep 5: Factory Orders
Sep 6: Trade Deficit
Sep 6: Beige Book
Sep 7: Jobless Claims
Sep 7: Labor and Productivity
Sep 8: Wholesale Inventories
Sep 8: Consumer Credit [Read Our Blog](=) Option Vega Can Be Tricky The market can be very volatile, and if you have traded at all over the past several months you know that very well. As an option trader, you probably are and definitely need to be familiar with how implied volatility changes can affect option prices and the way you think about different strategies. Letâs look at something I covered in MTMâs Group Coaching class on one of those volatile days when the market was all over the place. Vega Defined Letâs start with defining vega. Option vega is the measurement of the optionâs price sensitivity to changes in the volatility of the [Continue Reading ...](=) MTM Watchlist Here are a few trade ideas we will most likely look at in group coaching class this coming week: SPY â With IV skew expected to be lacking because of the short week of trading, our attention will turn to vertical debits based on expected moves between support and resistance. AAPL â We have been doing well with calendars on this stock, but our attention will turn to potential iron condors this week as the stock dances around. JNJ â After being successful on bear put spreads this past week, additional bear puts and bear calls will be explored. [image]() 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 emailing investorservices@theocc .com; 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 - 2023. 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