Matt Krupski, CFA 877-847-3034 Email Matt Follow Matt on Twitter Futures and options investors all share the same goal: to grow their account while effectively managing their risk. My job as a Lind Plus Trading Consultant is to help clients preserve and increase their capital through defined strategies tailored to their individual appetite for risk. I concentrate on utilizing both long and short option strategies, spreading futures, trailing stops, and monitoring technical support and resistance levels to help my clients achieve their goals. I strive to offer a steady, informed perspective, helping clients to limit emotional trading and execute a clear trading plan. Open an account with Matt Krupski, CFA

 

Industry Background:

I worked in the index option pits of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange® and Chicago Board of Options Exchange® as an arbitrage clerk and market maker for a proprietary market-making firm. After market hours, I taught classes on option strategies and valuation to arbitrage clerks and junior traders. After leaving the floor, I traded single stock futures and index futures off the floor at the Chicago Board of Trade® for a proprietary trading group. I have also achieved my Chartered Financial Analyst designation and am a member of the CFA Society of Chicago.

Market Focus:

Stock Indices, Currencies, Interest Rates, Energies, Grains, long and short option strategies and the Volatility Index (VIX).

Technical Study Background:

Fibonacci, Bar chart, Channels, Elliot Wave, Open Interest, Moving Average, Relative Strength.

Advisory Background:

Hightower, Ken Roberts, Vardon report.

Trading Strategies:

I use technical analysis to identify breakouts and support and resistance levels. I use these levels to time trade entry and exit points as well as highlight advantageous areas to utilize both long and short option strategies. I keep abreast of underlying fundamentals and news developments to help evaluate and manage positions.

View articles by Matt Krupski:

• What Influences an Option's Value? Let's Talk Futures - 5/26/2010
• Powerful Stock Rally Could See Correction, Albeit Mild Let's Talk Futures - 4/20/2010
• VIX: The Fear Index - December 2008
•  The Greeks - November, 2007
•  Coping With Volatile Markets, and Using Options Strategies - August, 2007
•  A Primer on Interest Rates and Market Impact - July 3, 2007
•  Options Overview and Trading Techniques - January, 2007
• The VIX as a Tool for Futures Traders - December 22, 2006

Analysis Preference:

Technical with an eye on the fundamentals, and in certain markets, seasonal trends.

*Futures trading involves the risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors.