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If you haven’t seen Roger Scott’s top projections for 2024, join him LIVE at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday for his Turning Point 2024 event! A Classic Market Top? Time to Do This  Dear Fellow Trader:  I hate to say it, but it feels like the writing is on the wall. After a fairy tale nine-week rally, it could be coming to an end. FOMO is fading. And the Federal Reserve’s latest minutes now lead us to a jobs report and economic data that may show further erosion in the economy.  If you’re a long-term shareholder, now is not the time to start dumping stocks. You don’t want to start the year on the sidelines right away. Instead, you can consider using a variety of hedging strategies. One of the best for investors in stocks are covered calls.  Let’s dive in. Covered Calls as a Hedge? Covered calls can act as a hedging strategy to help stock owners manage risk in their portfolio. In this strategy, the stock owner sells call options on stocks they already own. This allows them to earn premium income from the options they sell. When a stock owner writes a covered call, they grant someone else the right to buy their stock at a specific price (the strike price) within a certain time frame. If the stock's price stays below the strike price, the call will likely expire worthless, and the stock owner keeps the premium as income.  This premium provides a cushion against a decline in the stock price. Essentially, it lowers the effective cost basis of the stock, offering some protection against a downturn. When we start to see a technical top form in the market — and buying pressure slows — it’s a good opportunity to take this approach. More advanced traders may consider selling the call and then using the proceeds to purchase protective puts against the threat of a broader financial downturn.  Is a Crash Coming? One of the biggest questions that I receive when I’m traveling or talking to people on the street is when I think the market will crash. That’s quite a scary proposition, isn’t it? I expect that the market will look a lot like it did in 2022 and 2023, where we have a lot of wild, seasonal swings that take us down 8% at least two times this year.  However, given the sheer amount of capital that central banks are pumping into the system — and the incredible amount of borrowing down by the U.S. Treasury — I expect this market will finish the year up… not down.  That’s saying a lot. What investors and traders need to do is focus their attention on how to address negative momentum — you can read our six rules here — and understand the importance of identifying oversold conditions.  In the last two years, we’ve had the markets reach drastically oversold conditions in four periods: January 2022, June 2022, October 2022 and October 2023. And in all four cases, hedge funds were VERY net short — predicting a complete wipeout.  The problem is that hedge funds aren’t in control when there is so much algorithmic trading. Getting into these oversold territories has unleashed buying sprees that have fueled sharp reversals and lots of short covering. The result is the type of rally we just witnessed to end the year.  So — for me — an outright crash seems very improbable this year.  As liquidity rises across the globe — with central banks providing more support than ever to their systems — we will look out to 2026 before we have to start really ringing the alarm bells. By then, we might be $40 trillion in debt here, and too much money will be servicing the past.  For now, use the market to your advantage, and take the time to learn about what we need to do as traders if we start to see a sideways market in the weeks ahead. Hedging now — while volatility is still low — is a great plan.    Chat soon,    Garrett Baldwin *This is for informational and educational purposes only. There is an inherent risk in trading, so trade at your own risk.  _______________________________________________ How to Target 100% Gains — Overnight   A lot of people don’t know this… But there’s a way to target overnight returns around 100% or more without looking at stock charts, candlestick patterns or technical setups. Now I know that sounds a bit crazy… But it all starts with a trading secret used by the floor at the Chicago Board Options Exchange… By leveraging this secret, Lance Ippolito has been able to uncover real tradable opportunities that have paid out around 100% or more overnight… Granted, we’ve seen moves of all sizes… some real big, some a little more modest... even losses, too — that’s trading for ya!  But here’s the thing… Lance has taught hundreds of traders of all skill levels how to target these gains, too… All without using chart patterns, technicals, or any other commonly taught tactics. Are you ready to be his next student?   Just Go Here for the Full Rundown The performances displayed here are historical examples based on scanner signals for the time period shown. The profits and performance shown are not based on any sort of typicality as there are no published alerts associated. We make no future earnings claims, and you may lose money. _______________________________________________ Want to get a link to my TradingPub articles as soon as they post? I’ve got you covered! Telegram is an entirely free messaging app and getting access is as easy as 1… 2… 3…  1. Download Telegram on your mobile device (Before you can add Telegram to your desktop computer, you must download the application on your phone and create your account: To download to your iPhone, click here. To download to your Android device, click here. After the download is complete, please create an account. NOTE: You can manage your privacy settings by clicking “Settings,” and then “Privacy & Security.”  2. Download Telegram on your desktop: Once you’ve downloaded Telegram onto your mobile device and created your personal account, you can download it onto your desktop computer. To download onto your PC, click here. To download onto your MacOS, click here. 3. Then add the Garrett Baldwin channel and you’re set: https://t.me/+9_jjnFuAvno0MjNh See you there!  Garrett _______________________________________________

If you haven’t seen Roger Scott’s top projections for 2024, join him LIVE at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday for his Turning Point 2024 event!   A Classic Market Top? Time to Do This   Dear Fellow Trader:    I hate to say it, but it feels like the writing is on the wall. After a fairy tale nine-week rally, it could be coming to an end. FOMO is fading. And the Federal Reserve’s latest minutes now lead us to a jobs report and economic data that may show further erosion in the economy.    If you’re a long-term shareholder, now is not the time to start dumping stocks. You don’t want to start the year on the sidelines right away. Instead, you can consider using a variety of hedging strategies. One of the best for investors in stocks are covered calls.    Let’s dive in.   Covered Calls as a Hedge?   Covered calls can act as a hedging strategy to help stock owners manage risk in their portfolio. In this strategy, the stock owner sells call options on stocks they already own. This allows them to earn premium income from the options they sell.   When a stock owner writes a covered call, they grant someone else the right to buy their stock at a specific price (the strike price) within a certain time frame. If the stock's price stays below the strike price, the call will likely expire worthless, and the stock owner keeps the premium as income.    This premium provides a cushion against a decline in the stock price. Essentially, it lowers the effective cost basis of the stock, offering some protection against a downturn.   When we start to see a technical top form in the market — and buying pressure slows — it’s a good opportunity to take this approach. More advanced traders may consider selling the call and then using the proceeds to purchase protective puts against the threat of a broader financial downturn.    Is a Crash Coming?   One of the biggest questions that I receive when I’m traveling or talking to people on the street is when I think the market will crash.   That’s quite a scary proposition, isn’t it? I expect that the market will look a lot like it did in 2022 and 2023, where we have a lot of wild, seasonal swings that take us down 8% at least two times this year.    However, given the sheer amount of capital that central banks are pumping into the system — and the incredible amount of borrowing down by the U.S. Treasury — I expect this market will finish the year up… not down.    That’s saying a lot. What investors and traders need to do is focus their attention on how to address negative momentum — you can read our six rules here — and understand the importance of identifying oversold conditions.    In the last two years, we’ve had the markets reach drastically oversold conditions in four periods: January 2022, June 2022, October 2022 and October 2023. And in all four cases, hedge funds were VERY net short — predicting a complete wipeout.    The problem is that hedge funds aren’t in control when there is so much algorithmic trading. Getting into these oversold territories has unleashed buying sprees that have fueled sharp reversals and lots of short covering. The result is the type of rally we just witnessed to end the year.    So — for me — an outright crash seems very improbable this year.    As liquidity rises across the globe — with central banks providing more support than ever to their systems — we will look out to 2026 before we have to start really ringing the alarm bells. By then, we might be $40 trillion in debt here, and too much money will be servicing the past.    For now, use the market to your advantage, and take the time to learn about what we need to do as traders if we start to see a sideways market in the weeks ahead. Hedging now — while volatility is still low — is a great plan.    Chat soon,    Garrett Baldwin     *This is for informational and educational purposes only. There is an inherent risk in trading, so trade at your own risk.  _______________________________________________ How to Target 100% Gains — Overnight    A lot of people don’t know this…   But there’s a way to target overnight returns around 100% or more without looking at stock charts, candlestick patterns or technical setups.   Now I know that sounds a bit crazy…   But it all starts with a trading secret used by the floor at the Chicago Board Options Exchange…   By leveraging this secret, Lance Ippolito has been able to uncover real tradable opportunities that have paid out around 100% or more overnight…   Granted, we’ve seen moves of all sizes… some real big, some a little more modest... even losses, too — that’s trading for ya!  But here’s the thing…   Lance has taught hundreds of traders of all skill levels how to target these gains, too…   All without using chart patterns, technicals, or any other commonly taught tactics. Are you ready to be his next student?   Just Go Here for the Full Rundown The performances displayed here are historical examples based on scanner signals for the time period shown. The profits and performance shown are not based on any sort of typicality as there are no published alerts associated. We make no future earnings claims, and you may lose money. _______________________________________________ Want to get a link to my TradingPub articles as soon as they post? I’ve got you covered!   Telegram is an entirely free messaging app and getting access is as easy as 1… 2… 3…    1. Download Telegram on your mobile device (Before you can add Telegram to your desktop computer, you must download the application on your phone and create your account:   To download to your iPhone, click here. To download to your Android device, click here.   After the download is complete, please create an account. NOTE: You can manage your privacy settings by clicking “Settings,” and then “Privacy & Security.”    2. Download Telegram on your desktop:   Once you’ve downloaded Telegram onto your mobile device and created your personal account, you can download it onto your desktop computer.   To download onto your PC, click here. To download onto your MacOS, click here.   3. Then add the Garrett Baldwin channel and you’re set: https://t.me/+9_jjnFuAvno0MjNh   See you there!    Garrett _______________________________________________

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Disclaimer:   The material in this document is for informational purposes based on our proprietary research. It is not an offering, specific recommendation, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities mentioned or discussed herein.    Any performance results discussed herein represent past performance, are not a guarantee of future performance, and are not indicative of any specific investment.    Due to the timing of information presented, any investment performance reflected within this document may be adjusted after the publication and distribution of this material. There can be no assurance that the future performance of any specific investment, investment strategy, or product made reference to directly or indirectly in this communication will be profitable, be equal to any corresponding indicated historical performance levels or be suitable for your portfolio.    Any investment results set forth in this document are not net of expenses and execution costs, nor do they account for other relevant trading or investment fees. Please visit thetradingpub.com/terms-of-service/ for our full Terms and Conditions.   A TradingPub Publication   ABOUT US:  We believe that the opportunity for financial literacy and freedom belongs to all people, not just those who already have years of investing experience. TradingPub provides an array of educational services and products that will help you navigate the markets and become a better investor. Trading is made simple through our online forum full of trading techniques to give you the best tools to kick-start your investing journey. We offer collaborative webinars and training; we love to teach. No matter the opportunity, we bring together a strong community of like-minded traders to focus on analyzing market news as it’s presented each day. DISCLAIMER: FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. The materials presented from TradingPub LLC are for your informational purposes only. Neither TradingPub nor its employees offer investment, legal or tax advice of any kind, and the analysis displayed with various tools does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice and should not be interpreted as such. Using the data and analysis contained in the materials for reasons other than the informational purposes intended is at the user’s own risk. DISCLAIMER: TRADE AT YOUR OWN RISK; TRADING INVOLVES RISK OF LOSS; SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. TradingPub is not responsible for any losses that may occur from transactions effected based upon information or analysis contained in the presented. To the extent that you make use of the concepts with the presentation material, you are solely responsible for the applicable trading or investment decision. Trading activity, including options transactions, can involve the risk of loss, so use caution when entering any option transaction. You trade at your own risk, and it is recommended you consult with a financial advisor for investment, legal or tax advice relating to options transactions.  Please visit https://thetradingpub.com/terms-of-service/  for our full Terms and Conditions. Unsubscribe This email was sent to indra21poetra@gmail.com by TradingPub 101 Marketside Ave, Suite 404 PMB 318 Ponte Vedra, Florida 32081, United States