by Samantha LaDuc | Jan 16, 2021
I was recently asked to present my 2021 “Look Ahead” for StockChartsTV CHARTING FORWARD 2021, “a yearly market outlook special featuring technical analysis icons Tony Dwyer, Rick Bensignor, Samantha LaDuc, Mary Ellen McGonagle, Craig Johnson and Gina...
by Samantha LaDuc | Jan 14, 2021
Introductions: A client asked me to do a Guest Captain Macro-to-Micro Power Hour on SPACs (special purpose acquisition companies), so I invited my go-to SPAC expert @sandiegosam to discuss them. Craig introduced me to George Kaufman who has the institutional...
by Samantha LaDuc | Jan 9, 2021
New Algo Products One of my goals in 2020 was to take my pattern-recognition, volatility-based indicators I used with clients and convert them into automated trading strategies for clients. Then I decided to make them available as stand-alone products for anyone...
by Samantha LaDuc | Jan 3, 2021
It’s a quiet Sunday after a very noisy year. I am reflecting on what worked and didn’t so I can move forward with purposeful intent. I am reminded, of course, of all the people who have come into my life – for a season, for a reason, and some for a...
by Samantha LaDuc | Dec 23, 2020
corrected link… Jonathan and Samantha discuss the 40% VIX surge from Friday into Monday, how Samantha’s SOON-to-be-released RiskON/RiskOFF indicator alerted clients 4 days before; $TSLA as a software disrupter and gamma as a market maker; ‘Blue Wave’...
by Samantha LaDuc | Dec 15, 2020
Jonathan and Samantha discuss market structure in gamma, vanna and charm – but in simple terms so folks get it. Then they discuss current event risks as market continues to grind higher while complacency and extreme optimism reigns supreme. They end on a human...
by Samantha LaDuc | Dec 13, 2020
I am freaken happy to announce that we have launched a fabulous collaboration tool to aid in the sharing of time-sensitive and relevant trading and investment research, education and trade ideas in support of members via SLACK! SLACK makes communication not only...
by Samantha LaDuc | Dec 12, 2020
Talk about good timing… Samantha interviews Jonathan Gibbons of vigtec.io, a prop trader and fintech entrepreneur. Together they discuss the markets at inflection point, volatility set ups and Jonathan’s exciting new software app that helps traders find...
by Samantha LaDuc | Dec 11, 2020
We invited Robert MacMinn back after last month’s Guest Captain Interview in which Samantha and Robert talk their books being long the oil patch. (November 12th – Macro-to-Micro Power Hour: Oil, Back To The Future) Robert discusses his rationale for timing...
by Samantha LaDuc | Dec 8, 2020
Jonathan and Samantha discuss the euphoric market melt-up in calls, and the sectors that are staying bid. Then we wax philosophically about how this resembles both Jan/Feb 2018 fundamentally and October 2008 sentimentally – but with monetary, fiscal and vaccine...
by Samantha LaDuc | Dec 5, 2020
THANK YOU for all those attended, engaged, watched, gave feedback. Here’s you chance if you missed it! Watch + get us feedback! Want some inspiration? Here’s Samantha’s “Voice of Women” FinTwit List. NEXT TIME JOIN US: Register for...
by Samantha LaDuc | Dec 4, 2020
Jonathan and I discuss hot option flow and how to tell when it’s hot and when it’s not, overbought sector themes and forgotten volatility. Jonathan gave us a thrill by showing off their options data integration into their Live Charts on the VigTec.io...
by Samantha LaDuc | Dec 1, 2020
Where our focus goes, our energy flows. Samantha will open her trading room from 9:00 – 12:30 PM ET each trading day to commentate and engage with clients at the top of each hour. She will review her market thoughts, trade set-ups and custom analysis for clients...
by Samantha LaDuc | Dec 1, 2020
Jonathan and I talked about the current market, year-end flows and TSLA’s inclusion into the S&P before Jonathan made his presentation about China’s rise to power and market implications moving forward, especially for the US dollar. Remember: Each...
by Andrew O’Connell | Nov 30, 2020
LaDucTrading Clients and Future Clients, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Andrew O’Connell, and I am joining LaDucTrading as the Director of Research and Trader Education. My goal is to help you get the most value out of your membership. I will be...
