4 Setups To Beat The VIX Above 30
With the VIX above 30, you need to be even more selective than normal. See the top 4 setups Ben has narrowed down (out of thousands).
Ben Sturgill is a seasoned trader with 20 years of experience in the financial markets, specializing in trading options. His journey into trading began at the age of 15, and over the years, he has honed a unique edge by tracking unusual options activity, spotting specific technical setups, and scanning hidden market activity to help forecast potential buy and sell opportunities.
Before fully immersing himself in the trading world, Ben pursued careers as a professional basketball player and tech entrepreneur. These diverse experiences have contributed to his disciplined, results-driven approach to trading.
Currently, Ben focuses on developing effective options strategies accessible to traders at all levels. He emphasizes leveraging technology and data to identify high-conviction trade opportunities. His momentum-based strategies are designed to help traders capitalize on market volatility while managing risk effectively.
With his disciplined data-driven approach and his decades of trading expertise, Ben educates traders on his breakthrough service Earnings Edge that utilizes a Master Calendar to forecast whether a stock will beat Wall Street’s earnings expectations. Ben’s other system, OMEN System, utilizes a proven data-driven approach to tip off traders to option moves before they happen. Both of his systems empower traders to navigate market volatility while managing risk effectively.
Ben’s objective in all he does is to help his students and clients learn to optimize their trading and their resources by discussing timely and detailed analysis. Ben is a firm believer in bringing capable, like-minded individuals together to make one another better. And as the son of two teachers, a life long learner (with a Masters in teaching), Ben has a passion for breaking down the concepts of trading and investing into manageable pieces to help those looking to grow personally and financially.
With the VIX above 30, you need to be even more selective than normal. See the top 4 setups Ben has narrowed down (out of thousands).
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