Yearly Archives: 2013

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January 21, 2013
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Timing A Straddle

Richard Croft

Last week I talked about the outlook for the markets in 2013. Specifically that we will likely see long periods trading within an ever narrowing channel punctuated by short bursts of volatility where markets move sharply before settling in a new trading range. Mind you that is typical market maneuvering in most years although I...

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January 14, 2013
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Cream and Sugar Please!

Richard Croft

Back in February 2012 I talked about a covered call on Tim Hortons Inc. (TSX: THI, Friday’s close $48.65). I don’t talk a lot about this company because THI options are not that liquid so when positions are established you will likely have to maintain the position through expiry. In fact that is exactly what happened...

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January 07, 2013
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Investment Strategies for a Dysfunctional Government

Richard Croft

There is an old saw on Wall Street known as the January barometer. The theory being that a strong stock market in January portends a rising market for the year. But like most theories actual results are hardly definitive! What we do know is that equity markets throughout 2013 will be influenced by government actions or lack...

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