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

1 Reason to Remain Cautious About this Rally

Jan. 3, 2013, 1:24 pm EDT – On a day the major indices were up more than they've been up in 18 months, we saw a couple of outliers that were doing some interesting things. More 

Use the Market Fear Index (VIX) to Forecast Prices and Make Profits

Dec. 19, 2012, 12:11 pm EDT – In volatile markets, many traders go to cash and sit on the sidelines – and their portfolios suffer for it.  Investor’s fears are a powerful tool that can be used to trade the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) for huge profits.  View this webinar from John Jagerson of SlingShot Trader and discover how you can capture profits... More 

Is the Fed Insane?

Dec. 17, 2012, 8:43 am EDT – While I don't think the Fed's action will lead to the decline of Western civilization, it certainly doesn't make much sense. More 

Downhill for This Dividend Stock

Dec. 14, 2012, 10:58 am EDT – This energy stock could be forming a shooting star pattern, which tends to be a fairly bearish signal, especially when it appears at a resistance level like we are right now. More 

Dividend Stocks Could Take a Hit

Dec. 13, 2012, 5:24 pm EDT – While it seems reasonable that the fiscal cliff is probably priced into the market, one area where anxiety about the fiscal cliff is likely to appear again is in the dividend bearing stocks. More 

Channel Surfing the S&P

Nov. 30, 2012, 6:30 am EDT – Why you should be bearish on the overall market--even if you're not into technicals More 

GLD: Good Buy or Goodbye?

Nov. 21, 2012, 7:15 am EDT – Recent ambiguity in the market may have created a buying opportunity for SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE:GLD) calls. More 

What Margin Changes Mean for Traders

Nov. 19, 2012, 10:44 am EDT – Changes in margin requirements impact the market - find out if they help or hurt your holdings. More 

Is the Bottom In?

Nov. 16, 2012, 10:53 am EDT – Take a look at one of the signals John Jagerson is watching to determine if the market has bottomed. More 

GLD: A Pivotal Moment in the Making?

Aug. 2, 2012, 2:08 pm EDT – New central bank stimulus now seems to be just a matter of when. Here are some ways to position yourself for this gold-boosting event. More