Trading Strategies

Falling realized and implied volatility levels have helped the market quickly recover from the Spring Tariff Tantrum. However, we observed similar price action in 2018 during the first trade war, followed by a period of significantly higher volatility levels, as economic data began to sour and tariffs started to take effect. We could consider a repeat, given that tariff levels today are significantly higher than they were in the past.

The summer rally is losing steam just as August and September—the market’s historically weakest months—come into view. With inflation pressures mounting, tariffs returning to the headlines, and political uncertainty rising, timing is everything. Join Jeff as he breaks down his critical NASDAQ Best 8 Months MACD Seasonal Sell Signal, what it means for your portfolio now, and how he's adapting to the shifting landscape of rates, politics, and seasonality. Don’t miss his top picks, defensive plays, and tactical ETF moves to ride out the late-summer volatility and position for a stronger Q4. 

John and Zoe will examine how to strategically create portfolios that deliver returns with reduced volatility. Traditional wisdom about buy and hold strategies fails to consider that many investors are not comfortable sitting through full market cycles, especially when drawdowns exceed 20%. Through an exploration of how to combine complementary strategies and respond tactically to market activity, John and Zoe will demonstrate some of the alternatives to a pure indexing approach. 

Policies dictate price—so the direction of the US dollar, yields, oil, and gold can be tied closely to macroeconomic policies and global events. Samantha LaDuc, founder of LaDucTrading.com, will discuss her macro-to-micro market calls across each critical asset class and how it impacts equity market returns moving forward.  

IBD’s MarketDiem newsletter gives you hand-picked trade ideas for stocks and options right in your inbox every weekday during market hours. Our team does the research, so you get smarter trading insights, timely market analysis, and even bite-size investing lessons––all in a quick 5-minute read. Subscribe today for $4.99 per month or just $20 for the entire year.

In this 30-minute session, discover how to turn both bull and bear markets into opportunities for massive growth, without shorting. You’ll learn a proven methodology that has been tested to grow your portfolio at up to 10 times the return of the S&P 500 over a 25-year test period. Learn to ignore the noise by mastering a versatile trading strategy based on rules and discipline. You’ll also learn precise, actionable insights on what to buy, when to buy, and when to secure profits, empowering you to navigate any market condition confidently. Get ready to transform market dips into wealth-building opportunities and outperform traditional investing with a game-changing system designed for consistent capital growth.

IBD’s MarketDiem newsletter gives you hand-picked trade ideas for stocks and options right in your inbox every weekday during market hours. Our team does the research, so you get smarter trading insights, timely market analysis, and even bite-size investing lessons––all in a quick 5-minute read. Subscribe today for $4.99 per month or just $20 for the entire year.