John Ondercin

John Ondercin is a seasoned options trading educator and author celebrated for his clear, jargon-free writing that makes complex financial concepts accessible to beginners and aspiring traders alike. He excels at providing practical, step-by-step guidance on options basics, trade examples, value calculations, and advanced strategies like the impact of time, probability, and the Greeks.

Costco Returns Get Stricter & COST Stock Eyes $1,020 Breakout

Costco Returns Get Stricter & COST Stock Eyes $1,020 Breakout

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) is known for its industry-leading “100% Satisfaction Guarantee,” a policy that has long distinguished the retailer from competitors. But in 2026, a quiet shift is underway. While the company has not formally rewritten its famous pledge, stricter enforcement of its Costco Return Policy is drawing attention, just as COST Stock … Read more

Dow Jones Futures Rise; Apple, Google, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia In Focus

Dow Jones Futures Rise; Apple, Google, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia In Focus

As the United States observes Presidents’ Day, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are showing a modest uptick, signaling a cautious start to the trading week following a period of significant volatility for the tech sector.  While physical markets remain closed, the thinly traded futures hint at underlying investor anxiety, particularly concerning the colossal spending plans … Read more

Nvidia (NVDA) Slips 2% Despite Goldman’s $2B Revenue Beat Projection

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) closed at $182.78, down $4.19 (2.24%), at 4:00:03 PM EST on February 13. The slide came as investors locked in profits ahead of the company’s highly anticipated Q4 Earnings Report, even after Goldman Sachs reiterated its bullish stance and projected a potential “beat-and-raise quarter.” NVIDIA Corporation will release its fourth quarter fiscal … Read more

Risk Management in Stock Market

Risk management in the stock market is a critical process of identifying, assessing, and controlling potential losses in order to protect capital and balance risk with reward. Investors often use strategies such as diversification, stop loss orders, and position sizing to minimize the impact of volatility. This can help make informed decisions, ensuring long-term survival … Read more

Rivian Stock Soars 26% After Earnings Beat, Analysts Raise Targets

Rivian Stock Soars 26% After Earnings Beat, Analysts Raise Targets

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) stock soared in volatile trading after a string of analyst upgrades and a stronger-than-expected earnings report fueled renewed optimism around the electric vehicle maker’s turnaround story. Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) closed at $17.73, up $3.73 (+26.64%) at 4:00:01 PM EST, and edged slightly higher in after-hours trading to $17.76, gaining an … Read more