Toolbox
Volatility Tools & Resources
CBOE Skew Index – A measure of complacency/fear in the options markets. The CBOE issued a whitepaper on the index here VIX Term Structure – VIX...
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Technical Scanning & Screening Tools
It is vital to utilize technical scanners to save time on the identification process and I prefer to use a lot of reverse engineering, so...
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Technical Charting Platforms
There are two technical charting platforms that really stand out above the crowd. TrendSpider– TrendSpider is a newer platform that continues to build out the...
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Fundamental Ratios and Screening
There are numerous resources to assist in doing fundamental research and it is important to remember true fundamental research is not just comparing ratios/metrics but...
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Ownership, Insider & SEC Filings
Open-Insider – A great resource for tracking insider activity. Whale Wisdom – A great resource for tracking 13F filings and hedge fund ownership. HedgeMind –...
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Breaking News and Major Media
Wall Street Journal – The WSJ is a key source for breaking news, quality writing, and overall staying on top of all the trends in...
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Event-Driven News & Schedules
Trading Economics – My preferred source for economic calendars and also allows to easily view the data across many months for comparison/charting. Estimize – Estimize...
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Alternative Data Resources
Consumer Patterns – A foot traffic monitor across a lot of key consumer stocks. E-Commerce Trends – ShipHero provides trends in eCommerce activity across various...
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