Articles written by Sandra Stone - Benzinga

Alibaba & Microsoft Unlocking Profits: How Options Trading Can Capitalize On Earnings & Breakouts

On Friday May 10th, Live on Benzinga TV, Sandra Stone with Trading Made Simple LLC and Zunaid Soleman were discussing potential trade ideas.

$META & $ARM Options Trades: Big Wins From Breakouts & Earnings!

On Friday May 3rd, Live on Benzinga TV, Sandra Stone with Trading Made Simple LLC and Zunaid Soleman were discussing potential trade ideas. Trade 1: Breakout on Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META)

Strategies To Use For Tesla Earnings Season: Using Debit Spreads To Capitalize On Earnings Reports

On 4-19-24, Sandra with Trading Made Simple LLC was on Benzinga Live with Zunaid Suleman discussing trade ideas for earnings season.

A Guide To 0 DTE SPX Credit Spreads By Decoding Market Maker Sentiment Using GEX/GAMMA & Advanced Algorithmic Analysis

Welcome to the high-stakes world of 0 Days to Expiration (0 DTE) options trading on the SPX (S&P 500 Index)! This guide delves into credit spreads and unveils a powerful tool – Gamma exposure (GEX) by volume analysis – to potentially gain an edge in your trading decisions by understanding market maker sentiment.

Volatility 101: Decoding the Market's Pulse for Strategic Options Trading And Portfolio Growth

Forget graceful waltzes and headbanging mosh pits. Market volatility is closer to a dynamic tango, sometimes smooth and seductive, other times a whirlwind of passionate steps. High volatility brings bold spins and dramatic dips, while low volatility whispers of gentle sway and predictable rhythms.

Spectacular Turnaround: SPX's Year-Long Support Shattered, Bears Take The Reins!

In a surprising and dramatic reversal of fortune, the S&P 500 (SPX) has lost a year-long support level, signaling a potential shift in market dynamics. The once-dominant bulls are now grappling with a resurgent bearish force that has taken control of the market.

Profiting from A Falling Stock Market: How To Turn A Crisis Into A Trading Opportunity

How To Take Advantage Of A Recent Market Fall The stock market has been falling in recent weeks, with the S&P 500 down over 6.25% since the beginning of September. The recent market fall is due to a number of factors, including:

Bitcoin ETFs: The Next Big Thing in Crypto? Stocks Like PYPL, SQ, GBTC, COIN, RIOT, MARA, And MSTR Are Poised To Benefit

On August 29, 2023, a three-judge panel of the U.S.

How To Protect Your Portfolio From The Next Crash With SPY, VIX, GLD, TLT, And UUP

The stock market is a volatile place, and it is impossible to predict when or if the next crash will happen. However, there are some things you can do to protect your portfolio from a market crash.

How To Profit From Berkshire Hathaway Recent Investment Moves In LEN, NVR, DHI, SNOW, DBX, And AI

Investment titan Warren Buffett has made some big bets in recent months, with his company Berkshire Hathaway investing heavily in the housing sector and the artificial intelligence sector. These investment moves could make traders and investors money, but it is important to do your own research and be patient.

The Thrill Of Trading SPX 0 DTE Options: Made 433% Profit In 27 Minutes Of Trading

SPX 0DTE option trading is a high-risk, high-reward strategy that can be incredibly exciting for traders. The potential for large profits is always there, but the risk of losing all of your investment is also very real. This makes SPX 0DTE option trading a very adrenaline-pumping experience.

Momentum vs. Support & Resistance: Which Trading Strategy Will Help You Make More Money?

Momentum trading and support and resistance are two popular technical analysis strategies that can be used to identify trading opportunities. Both strategies have their own advantages and disadvantages, but they can be combined to create a more robust trading strategy.

A Simple Trade Alert Made 87% Profit On Nextera Energy Inc. In Just A Few Hours Using Options Flow

Being a retail trader is not easy. It takes a lot of time, effort, and dedication to be successful. One of the biggest challenges that retail traders face is finding trade ideas. There is a lot of information available to retail traders, including news, economic data, technical analysis, and fundamental analysis.

SPY, QQQ, And IWM: The 3 Tickers To Short If The Market Declines After The Fitch Downgrade. How Traders Can Profit From The Fitch Downgrade Of US Bonds.

In 2011, when Standard & Poor's downgraded the United States' credit rating from AAA to AA+, the stock market reacted negatively. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by over 200 points on the day of the downgrade, and the S&P 500 fell by over 10% in the following month.

How A TSLA Broken Wing Butterfly Trade Earned 420% Profit. Several Options Spread Strategies Are Excellent For Earnings Season.

Earnings season is a time of great volatility in the stock market. As companies release their quarterly earnings reports, investors often react with large price swings. This volatility can create opportunities for traders to profit by using options strategies.