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Taking profits quickly in this news-driven market
Managing risk is extremely important in the current environment.
Manager Commentary Michael Arold on 12 Dec 2011
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Focusing on long trades through Q4
Earnings season has started quite strong and the recent developments in Europe should keep bears in check.
Manager Commentary Michael Arold on 6 Nov 2011
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Why I shorted Green Mountain Coffee Roasters - before the Einhorn announcement
The stock has had a great run in 2011, but the price action and underlying supply/demand picture in GMCR was raising some concern.
Manager Commentary Michael Arold on 20 Oct 2011
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Expecting Q3 earnings reports to disappoint
Neither the earnings discussion nor the possibility of a hard landing in China have found their way into mainstream media yet, which is concerning.
Manager Commentary Michael Arold on 10 Oct 2011
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When do I sell?
I was recently asked to explain my selling methodology. Let me highlight a couple of points on this topic.
Manager Commentary Michael Arold on 6 Oct 2011
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Trading the range, but not going long any longer
My favorite scenario is a panic sell-off, because a reaction trade on the long side would offers what I consider a compelling risk-reward situation.
Manager Commentary Michael Arold on 28 Sep 2011
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What would a Greek default mean for stocks?
Trading is a little bit like surfing - you scout the ocean for waves, then get on the board when the wave arrives. Here comes the Greek wave!
Manager Commentary Michael Arold on 20 Sep 2011
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Now's the time to focus on mean reversion trades
Hope for more Fed intervention coupled with fear about Europe will likely create large price swings in stocks in the next months.
Manager Commentary Michael Arold on 12 Sep 2011
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Stock trading lessons from NASA's Apollo program
Some trades will blow up, and that's no big deal. As long as the trader knows why, he is fine.
Manager Commentary Michael Arold on 9 Sep 2011
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