John Whitmore
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John Whitmore started the discussion 3-24-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 9 months ago
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Market reaction to tariff news – Markets are rallying on news that the White House is walking back some previously announced tariffs, though more targeted measures are still expected on April 2, dubbed “freedom day.” This partial retreat from aggressive tariff policies has eased market tensions after stocks had entered…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 3-27-25 / Trade Review in the forum Trade Review Session 9 months ago
Introduction
This content centers on real-time trade analysis and market navigation in a volatile economic environment. It emphasizes practical trade review, using a recent GE trade as a case study to explore entry and exit decisions, risk management, and the importance of market context. Broader themes include adapting strategies to…
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John Whitmore started the discussion Credit Spreads, Adjusting Trades & Delta / 3-25-25 in the forum Options Coaching 9 months ago
Credit Spreads, Adjusting Trades & Delta / 3-25-25
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Market analysis of recent S&P 500 performance: The S&P 500 has experienced a significant bounce after a 10% correction. The index is currently trading above both the 20-day and 200-day moving averages, though it remains below the 50-day moving average. The most recent session produced a doji candle, indicating market…
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John Whitmore started the discussion Building Watchlists, Risk VS. Buying Power & Trader Mindset / 3-24-25 in the forum Stocks Coaching 9 months ago
Building Watchlists, Risk VS. Buying Power & Trader Mindset / 3-24-25
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Trading methodology and approach forms the foundation of successful market participation. There’s a crucial distinction between trading (following existing trends) and investing (seeking value in reversals). The methodology focuses on finding stocks already moving in a desired direction with optimal entry points, rather than trying…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 3-21-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 10 months ago
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Quadruple witching day (options expiration), occurring four times per year, represents the simultaneous expiration of four different types of options contracts, leading to significantly higher market volume without necessarily corresponding price movement. Trading patterns on these days typically feature extremely heavy volume in…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 3-20-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 10 months ago
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Market recovery after sustained selling pressure represents a notable shift after weeks of downward momentum. Yesterday’s market showed the ability to sustain gains throughout a session, providing trading opportunities particularly in the afternoon once a clear direction was established. However, experienced traders are placing…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 3-19-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 10 months ago
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Federal Reserve meeting expectations and potential market impact: Markets await today’s Fed decision with a 99% probability of no rate change. Key focus shifts to the post-announcement press conference and carefully worded language about future plans. Investors particularly seek clarity on the number of potential rate cuts this year…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 3-18-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 10 months ago
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Tesla’s declining stock price and competitive challenges represents a perfect storm of headwinds for the electric vehicle maker. An eight-week decline has erased 40% of Tesla’s value, bringing it near the psychological $200 threshold. Multiple factors contribute to this weakness: Elon Musk’s divided attention across multiple…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 3-17-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 10 months ago
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Market outlook with possible follow-through on Friday’s bullish action – Friday’s trading session represented the first well-bid candle in four weeks, closing near the high with above-average volume over a three-month timeframe. This accumulation day indicates institutional buying interest. The reduced negative news flow and…
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John Whitmore started the discussion Credit Spreads Vs. Debit Spreads & Anchor Legs / 3-18-25 in the forum Options Coaching 10 months ago
Credit Spreads Vs. Debit Spreads & Anchor Legs / 3-18-25
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Market analysis of recent sell-off and recovery: The market experienced a sell-off followed by a brief two-day recovery on Friday and Monday, which failed to hold. Tuesday saw further decline, with price action indicating likely continued downward movement. The S&P 500 has been trending lower for about three weeks from recent highs…
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