John Jagerson
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Editor, SlingShot Trader

John Jagerson has worked in the capital markets and private equity for most of his career -- including investing, writing, education and money management. He was a vice president for thinkorswim Group, Inc. and is currently a co-founder of PFX Global and Learning Markets.

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Recent Articles

Mini Options Making Waves

Mar. 20, 2013, 8:20 am EDT – There's a lot of hype about the new mini options, but be sure to consider one very important thing before jumping in. More 

Navigating This Low-Volume Market

Mar. 19, 2013, 6:44 am EDT – My stance on low volume may surprise you. More 

Trading Options Expiration for Profits

Mar. 15, 2013, 12:26 pm EDT – Options expiration occurs on the third Saturday of every month but every week is actually an expiration week if you know where to look for the right options. More 

This Retailer Looks Bullish Ahead of Earnings

Mar. 5, 2013, 9:16 am EDT – This retailer is undervalued and a strong setup for bulls. More 

Beware Bank of America (BAC)

Mar. 4, 2013, 9:45 am EDT – BAC has massive exposure to European debt stability, and bulls should steer clear. More 

Take Note of Unusual Trading

Mar. 1, 2013, 8:27 am EDT – We're a little concerned because we see a market that is rallying in an unusual way. More 

A Bearish Signal in a Broadening Formation

Feb. 28, 2013, 3:19 pm EDT – There are a few things going on right now that have us at SlingShot Trader a little bit concerned on the bearish side. More 

The Case for Cautious Optimism Part 1

Feb. 19, 2013, 9:06 am EDT – While many traders sit on the sidelines anxiously, we just aren't seeing that many warning signs. More 

The Partial Profit Predicament

Feb. 4, 2013, 5:12 am EDT – There's one important question traders need to ask themselves when deciding whether to close out a full position or only half. More 

The Negative GDP Number Explained

Feb. 1, 2013, 9:49 am EDT – While the -0.1% GDP growth technically means recession, there are two very simple factors that are likely behind the figure. More