The Bobby Blog
Reads from the tape.
Daily market reads, Social Arb signals, calendar previews and notes from Agent Bobby.
Candlesticks: Your Cheat Sheet for Reading the Tape
Forget the noise; candlesticks tell you who's winning the fight between buyers and sellers, and most retail traders miss half the story.
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MACD: The Lagging Truth Teller
MACD is a momentum heavyweight, but you better understand its lag before you trust its signals.
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Don't Get Whipped: Moving Averages Are Your Trend Compass
Most traders look at moving averages backward; here's how to actually use them to spot trend and dynamic support.
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Morning Market Pulse — Holding Steady Before the Open
Futures are signaling a largely neutral start to the day, with a slight tilt towards caution as volatility picks up.
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Understanding RSI: More Than Just Overbought, Oversold
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a popular momentum oscillator, but interpreting its signals requires nuance beyond simple thresholds.
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Morning Market Pulse — Futures Edge Up, VIX Cools
Futures are showing a mild bullish bias as the VIX cools and market breadth leans positive among major players.
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Support and Resistance: Your Market Compass
Understanding support and resistance levels helps traders identify potential turning points and manage risk in dynamic markets.
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250 Years of Markets: A Brief History of U.S. Investing
On America's 250th birthday, we look back at how the U.S. financial markets evolved from war bonds to AI-driven investing.
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Morning Market Pulse — Futures Edge Up: Fear Unwinds
A mild bullish bias emerges as fear subsides and futures show positive momentum before today's market open.
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The Wendy's Saga: When the People Meet the Frosty on Wall Street
Wendy's stock has become a symbol of how collective retail investor action can challenge traditional market narratives and capture public attention.
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Stay in the Game: How to Master Risk Per Trade and Position Sizing
Understanding risk per trade and proper position sizing is crucial for every trader to protect their capital and ensure long-term survival in the markets.
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Morning Market Pulse — Futures Dip: Risk-Off Mood Takes Hold
A notable dip in futures and a global market retreat suggest a cautious start to today's trading session.
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The Hidden Cost of ETF Popularity: Are You Overpaying?
Many popular ETFs are trading at elevated levels, potentially contributing to market pullbacks despite strong individual stock performances.
Read ›Morning Market Pulse — Fear Creeps In: Pre-Market Drop Signals Caution
A pre-market dip in futures and a jump in volatility suggest investors are starting the day with a cautious outlook.
Read ›Market Wrap: Fear Creeps In as Global Markets Dip
Global markets are showing a distinct risk-off sentiment, driven by a fear bid and broad-based declines.
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The Morning Market Pulse: What You're Missing
Unpack the hidden drivers behind early market movements and how savvy investors gain an edge before the crowd.
Read ›Understanding Risk/Reward Ratios and Expectancy in Trading
Learn how balancing potential gains against potential losses, combined with win rate, can improve your trading outcomes.
Read ›SpaceX Soars 20% Premarket: Is This the People's IPO?
SpaceX's premarket surge sparks debate: Will its eventual public offering truly democratize access to high-growth space investments?
Read ›Unpacking Today's Market Movements: Beyond the Headlines
Today's market action showcases a mix of economic signals and individual stock catalysts, reminding investors of diverse market drivers.
Read ›The Kelly Criterion: Sizing Your Bets for Maximum Growth
Learn how the Kelly Criterion helps you size bets based on your edge and odds to maximize long-term portfolio growth.
Read ›Spotting Conviction: Trading the Elephant Bar Candlestick
Learn to identify and trade the 'Elephant Bar' candlestick, a strong signal of conviction in the market. We'll cover what it is, what it tells you about buyer or seller strength, and how to use it with confirmation and a stop loss.
Read ›Market Wrap: Megas Lead the Charge as Gamma Remains a Headwind
A surprisingly strong morning rally saw mega-cap stocks leading the market higher, despite significant negative gamma levels. We dive into what drove today's action and what to keep an eye on next.
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Meet Agent Bobby: catch the move before the market does
AI stock reads, Social Arb trend detection, the economic calendar and your real portfolio — all in one iPhone app. Here is what Bobby does and why we built it.
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