Learn how retail traders are using technology to semi-automate or fully automate their trading decisions when trading stocks, crypto, futures and even stock options. 

As we come into the year-end of 2024 and the presidential election, we discuss the importance of seasonality and the role of politics in the stock market returns. We touch on some powerful data points that should be a roadmap to how we end the year. 

In this presentation, Lyn Alden Schwartzer will provide an overview of how the past four decades of financial markets existed under a monetary policy dominance regime, whereas the current situation is mostly under a fiscal policy dominance regime, and what that means for investors today. 

IBD’s MarketDiem newsletter gives you hand-picked trade ideas for stocks and options right in your inbox every weekday during market hours. Our team does the research, so you get smarter trading insights, timely market analysis, and even bite-size investing lessons––all in a quick 5-minute read. Subscribe today for $4.99 per month or just $20 for the entire year.   

The key to trading isn't having a high winning percentage and then letting the law of large numbers play out. It's quickly cutting losers and maximizing opportunities. In this talk, Jason Leavitt will discuss what happens after you're in a trade—how to stop out and when to "push" and shoot for a big win.  

There is a set of rules that are essential for survival and success in trading. Ignoring or violating them leads to failure. In this rare public appearance, Dr. Elder will share with you these rules and show you how to follow them. There is nothing intellectually complicated about trading, but it places enormous demands on your personal discipline. Psychology, technology, and risk management are the key themes that Dr. Elder will address to help you with your development as a trader. At the completion of his talk, he’ll answer participants’ questions. 

Join Lawrence G. McMillan where he will discuss the current state of his option-oriented indicators, including seasonal patterns and what they say about the stock market. He will also discuss various historical patterns, including the following topics:

-The performance of $SPX

-What the option markets are saying

-And much, much more. 

We all suffer from “information overload” when it comes to our investing process. It can be difficult to know what news, data, charts, gurus, websites, etc. to pay attention to in order to select the best stocks to outperform. That is why 44-year investment veteran Steve Reitmeister has put together this four-step process to simplify your approach and boost performance.    

Join Kirk Spano for this in-depth session, designed to bring you the latest intelligence available so you can identify and profit from the opportunities in today's markets. The knowledge you gain by attending this session can help you make better investing or trading decisions tomorrow.

As the Fed is set to embark on its easing cycle, join us for a conversation about the important drivers for the economy and markets going into the end of the year. We will preview the Fed’s rate decision and explore the upside and downside risks to both the economy and markets into the fourth quarter and 2025. 

It is important for retirees to create an income strategy that produces the income they need today and in the future. In other words, retirees need to balance the need for short-term liquidity and long-term opportunity for growth.

One of the most significant risks for retirees is the sequence of returns risk. In other words, sequence of returns withdrawing income from an underperforming portfolio. It is also important to address inflation risk because the longer that retirees need to depend on their portfolio for income, the greater the likelihood they will experience a market downturn or recession.

In this session, we will discuss strategies to optimize sources of retirement income and improve cash flow in retirement. 

In 2013, about one-third of US equity funds were invested passively. Today, that figure is at 60 percent and rising. If you haven’t adjusted your investment strategy much over the last ten years to account for this huge change in market structure, it’s time to take a hard look at it to avoid falling behind the curve. In this session, Michael Cannivet will describe the origin story of a passive bubble that is hiding in plain sight. Then, you will learn a variety of strategies you can use to properly diversify your portfolio across active and passive investments.   

Hours after the September 18th Fed meeting, technical strategist Mike Paulenoff discusses how macro shifts related to inflation, interest rates, and more are impacting the major asset classes heading into the presidential election and a new US administration. 

The Fed begins slashing rates, Americans go to the polls, and wars are still raging. These three issues are set to dominate markets in the fall and are all intertwined. In this webinar, Yohay will discuss what to look for in each. 

The number and assets under management of option strategy, covered-call ETFs has exploded over the last couple of years. New funds with unique strategies are being launched every week. Investors are intrigued with distribution yields of 20%, 30%, 50%, and even approaching 100%. In February I launched the only service dedicated to analyzing and recommending these high-yield ETFs. In this webinar, I will share which option strategies are working best for investors and share some of my current recommendations. 

Fifteen million millennials are at household formation age, yet it is estimated that over 4.5 million homes are needed to meet demand. Investors can solve this problem, and benefit, by providing new supply through build-to-rent properties. In this presentation, find out which US markets have the strongest in-migration and demand. You'll also find out how RealWealth has negotiated rates down to 4.25% with certain builders on new construction rental properties. 

Join veteran professional investor Doug Flynn, CFP, for an in-depth and thought-provoking conversation on various observations and trends, centered around investing your portfolio for maximum potential in the upcoming post-election market climate.    

In this era of rapid digital transformation, we are witnessing a groundbreaking shift where artificial intelligence is becoming commoditized, allowing unprecedented access to intelligent solutions. This presentation focuses on the 12 pioneering stocks leading this revolution, making "thinking on demand" a reality. These companies are at the forefront of utilizing hash tokens and complex algorithms to democratize access to artificial intelligence. By investing in these stocks, you position yourself to capitalize on the future of digital intelligence. Each company in this elite group exemplifies innovation, from advancements in AI-driven data centers to cutting-edge developments in cloud computing and edge technologies. Join us as we delve into the profiles of these 12 game-changers, exploring how they are not only transforming their industries but also shaping the future of AI. This is more than just an investment opportunity; it is a chance to be part of the next wave of technological advancement that will define the coming decades. Invest in the future. Invest in tokenized brilliance. 

Join Daniel Fuss as he discusses the factors impacting the current bond market and what factors may come into play six months from now as the landscape continues to shift. 

Spend a powerful session with Bryan Perry, senior editor of Quick Income Trader, an options trading service highlighting practical techniques to generate consistent and extraordinary profits. Since launching Quick Income Trader in June 2017, the Naked Puts strategy boasts an annualized rate of return of 338% (our average trade netted a 28% gain with a holding time of 31 days, which works out to an annualized gain of 338%). Naked puts are an uncovered bullish strategy that Bryan will demystify while conveying its simplicity to manage. This workshop will conduct a deep dive into naked put writing, risk management, and premium collection for beginners and experienced traders.