The recent year has seen the Dow Index rise and fall more often then ever before. The volatility of the current US markets has “Bull Investors” licking their chops while “Bear Investors” are saying their prayers awaiting a cessation in the volatility and a return to stability allowing for planning for the long term. The rise today to the 14K mark on the Dow Jones is merely an indicator to hedge your bets against the index and play options on the “blue chips” to all faster than a speeding bullet

Economic factors contributing to the rapid ascent of today’s market fluctuations are rooted in imaginary, marginal substantial idicators that have no base in relation to the real truth triggering the rise in the indexes, in a sense, we’re in the midst of a purely “Bull Market”. Add one word to the mix, “shit” and most experienced traders realize it’s not a “bull” market, it’s a “bullshit” market.

The broker/dealers live and die by volume trading, leading the sheep into futile pastures with false hope of “greener” pastures while there is no substantial evidence to back up today’s gains. So, how does a smart trader view today’s gains ? Knowing well enough the DOW will sink right back down to the 13K level within the next few weeks. Playing options on particular fast rising stocks to sink back to their realistic level seems to be the best bet. Just watch the biggest gainers for this week and play your cards *against* them, because next week they will sink right back to a level where they belong.