With the US financial markets worried about several key economic matters—oil price, OPEC decision, Fed policy, and whether or not the debt ceiling will be raised—there seems to be a new trade emerging: buy puts.
In recent days, put activity on the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) has been through the roof. A full hour after market open, investors have taken an interest in September dated options. Of the most popular are the 90, 94, and $95 strikes. These strike prices correspond with an S&P500 value of 900, 940, and 950, respectively.
Why buy puts?
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Futures and Commodities, Investing, Stocks
ETF, hedging, put options, sp500, SPY
Groupon’s IPO is a hot topic on Wall Street. After being titled as the “fastest growing company” by Forbes magazine, some investors are getting ready to pile in big. But we have to wonder: why isn’t Groupon profitable yet, and is there any chance that this company will ever deliver value to its shareholders?
I’m not so sure.
Why the Groupon IPO is Concerning
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Investing
2011, Groupon IPO, marketing costs, revenue
There have been many complaints of a consumer credit crunch, especially coming from those in the market for a new home. While the money isn’t always easily found, there are more than a few opportunities for borrowers to get into the real estate market cheap.
Here’s what you need to know to get a loan
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Investing, Real Estate
buying a home, how to get approved for a mortgage, mortgage, rates
Charles Schwab (SCHW), one of the leading brokerage firms in the United States, today announced that it would take on exchange-traded funds for its asset management business. The recent pivot would mean that investors would be able to buy and sell exchange-traded funds through their 401ks, reducing their overall annual fees.
Never has a company been so aggressive with exchange-traded funds.
Why Asset Managers Hate ETFs
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Stocks
401k, Charles Schwab, ETF, SCHW
