How To Trade The S&P 500 Index And The Market By Using Options Data
Portfolio Pulse from Menthor Q Research
The S&P 500 Index experienced significant volatility last week, largely due to earnings reports from Apple and Amazon, and mixed job market numbers. The use of leverage in trading, particularly options, has increased post-2008, affecting market price action. Market makers, who provide liquidity and ensure no major disruptions, play a crucial role in this. The article also discusses the impact of options key price levels on the S&P 500 Index and suggests a bearish outlook for the coming week.
August 07, 2023 | 3:52 pm
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Apple's mixed earnings report, with improving services but declining iPhone sales, contributed to the S&P 500's volatility. As Apple has a 7.51% weighting in the S&P 500, its performance significantly impacts the index.
Apple's mixed earnings report, with improving services but declining iPhone sales, likely contributed to the S&P 500's volatility. Given Apple's significant weighting in the S&P 500, any fluctuations in its performance can have a substantial impact on the index.
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Amazon's strong earnings report also influenced the S&P 500's volatility. As Amazon has a 3.06% weighting in the S&P 500, its performance significantly impacts the index.
Amazon's strong earnings report likely influenced the S&P 500's volatility. Given Amazon's significant weighting in the S&P 500, any fluctuations in its performance can have a substantial impact on the index.
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