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Retail Traders and Implied Volatility Surface
Higher implied volatility (IV) does not tell me whether a share price will rise or fall – or prove retail buying. I first check which
Musk Wants to Merge Tesla and SpaceX. What Does That Mean For Your Stocks?
On Tuesday, 20 October, during SpaceX’s quarterly results call, Elon Musk said that both SpaceX and Tesla had formed special committees to discuss combining the
Implied Volatility in Bull vs Bear Markets
I treat implied volatility (IV) as a guide to option prices – not market direction. Before buying an option, I check IV against its past
Growth Stock Screeners: Which Metrics Matter?
I start a growth stock screen with revenue and diluted EPS growth – not share-price gains. I check at least four quarters and three to
Global News Events and Sovereign Risk Spillover
I look at how the global news headlines change – not just how bad it sounds. Before reacting, compare the news with market expectations, check
Average Drawdown in Backtest Review
I use average drawdown to check typical losses – not to set a loss limit. A 10% drawdown on S$50,000 means S$5,000 below the account’s
GDP vs Stock Market: Correlation Guide
I use GDP as context – not a buy or sell signal. Before acting on a GDP release, I check whether it beat forecasts, then
50-Day vs 200-Day MA for Trend Signals
I use systematic trading with the 50-day moving average for swing-trade direction and the 200-day moving average for longer-term trends. Both average closing prices across
Economic Data Release Signals: Guide for Traders
I treat economic data releases as trading signals to test – not instructions to buy or sell. My starting point: compare the actual result with
