Published Articles
Michael Sincere has written hundreds of articles for online and print media. A few of his articles are below:
Key market-timing indicators are bearishWith so many market indicators giving mixed signals, it's no wonder that many traders and investors are confused about where the stock market may go next. Some predict a complete collapse of the financial markets while others believe we'll have a mildly bullish run.Read More |
The 'X-factor' in options tradingOne reason why options have a reputation for being so difficult is a mysterious concept called "implied volatility." This is the unknown factor built into the price of an option.But before you can understand implied volatility, it helps to know how options are priced. Read More |
Three Income Strategies Using OptionsSome traders use options to gain leverage in an attempt to increase their returns, but that's only one of many options strategies. There are a number of options strategies that attempt to control risk and generate income. Here are three examples.Read More |
Take cover in a volatile stock marketFaced with heightened market volatility, many investors are writing (selling) covered calls. While less risky than owning stock outright, this basic options strategy is not without risk.Read More |
Four ways to protect your stock portfolio using optionsMany investors have heard horror stories about options. "They're too risky, too complicated, and too speculative," some have warned. Contrary to that belief, options are not always risky or complicated. In fact, as you understand the advantages and disadvantages of options, you'll appreciate how you can use options in conjunction with stocks.Read More |
How to Read VolumeFor traders and investors, volume does more than measure how many shares are changing hands between market participants within a given time period. With the right interpretation, volume can be a way to read the mood and psychology of the market, discover the strategies of large investors, and put price changes in context.Read More |
Market Analysis: The Year AheadAfter saying farewell to 2009, which included one of the most powerful comebacks in stock market history, Fidelity Investor's Monthly: Active Trader asked a handful of well-regarded experts for their insights into the trends that may impact traders and investors for 2010.Read More |
Trading Strategies: What WorkedThe last five years of markets have given traders plenty of challenges and plenty of opportunities. From huge rallies to punishing crashes, and from record volatility to tight trading ranges - the markets have gone through a huge variety of conditions.Read More |
Identify and Use Popular PatternsIn this article written for Fidelity Investments, with the help of a number of technical traders, I help readers identify the most popular chart patterns and ways to use them during the trading day.Read More |
Candlestick Charts ExplainedIn this article written for Fidelity Investments, I interviewed a number of top candlestick experts, Steve Nison, John Person, and Toni Turner, who briefly explained how to use candlestick charts to improve your trading.Read More |
Volatile Markets: Insight on Trading ReversalsEnter too early or too late and you may lose money. That's what trading reversals is all about-determining the correct entry point.Read More |
Get Smart at Investment Seminars and Trading ShowsWith the recent spike in market volatility, many traders are looking for ways to sharpen their trading skills. Investment seminars and trading shows offer excellent learning opportunities, but before you pack your bags, take time to think about your objectives.Read More |
What You Can Learn From the Bid-Ask SpreadStock Trading Just like buying a car or house, there is a tug of war between buyers and sellers of stocks. The difference between what someone is willing to pay and the price at which someone is willing to sell is the bid-ask spread, or the spread, as it is commonly called.Read More |
Tips From Four Top TradersWhat can you learn from four successful, self-directed, off-floor traders? Active Trader e-Newsletter selected independent traders, who employ distinct trading strategies: position, intraday, swing, and day trading. Then Mike Sincere asked them to share their "tricks of the trade."Read More |
10 Essential BooksA list of highly respected titles that one author believes should reside on the bookshelf of today's informed active traderRead More |
10 Common Trading ErrorsMany novice and emerging stock traders charge full throttle into the markets with high profit expectations, but find out fairly quickly that making money consistently isn't as easy as they expected.Read More |
