Blog Articles by Michael Rataj

Is Corn about to Pop? By: Michael RatajMay 14th, 2012 3:55PM CDT It doesn’t look like it. Last week’s USDA report suggested bearish ending stocks with the USDA number at 851 million bushels which was up 50 million from trade expectations. The immediate reaction is apparent in the chart with the 595 support from December easily broken. A bearish play for the short-term can be achieved by buying the.... Read More

Gold has some Explaining to do! By: Michael RatajApril 17th, 2012 8:28AM CDT The darling trade has suffered quite some downside over the last 2 months as gold sold off to the 1610 level. The 1630 level provides stronger support and the potential case for a bottom. If these levels don’t hold be cautious. Momentum is waning but in the past these were the spots where the market could pop. We’re currently holding.... Read More

June Cattle Update By: Michael RatajMay 24th, 2011 12:59PM CDT On 5/17 when June Live Cattle broke it's support at 108475 we bought the 107/104 put spread for $400. The underlying has maxed out but we still have 11 days until expiration. Today we bought the 1020 puts outright for roughly $400. It's been an extremely strong trend down and we're hoping for a continuation as these options trade into e.... Read More

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