J.W. Jones

About the Author

J.W. Jones is an independent options trader using multiple forms of analysis to guide his option trading strategies. Jones has an extensive background in portfolio analysis and analytics as well as risk analysis. He is  primary analyst and moderator of OptionsTradingSignals.com and expert market analyst and chief options analyst for TradersVideoPlaybook.com.

Triple witching vs. Santa rally explained

J.W. Jones
Chris Vermeulen
December 18, 2013
This coming Friday is a triple expiration. Equity options, index options, and futures contracts will be expiring this Friday. What many call the “Santa Claus Rally” may have more to do with triple witching than whether Wall Street was naughty or nice.

Using options to capitalize on strong fundamentals in gold

J.W. Jones
Chris Vermeulen
December 10, 2013
Throughout most of 2013, gold futures have been under major selling pressure. But, strong fundamentals persist for the yellow metals. Here's how to use options to position yourself for higher gold prices.

Option probabilities spell possible trouble for Treasuries

J.W. Jones
November 15, 2013
While chatter is starting to heat up that equities are in a bubble, the real bubble seems to be ignored for the most part. The larger, more concerning bubble is in the Treasury marketplace where the Federal Reserve continues to print money.

Option probabilities spell possible trouble for Treasuries

J.W. Jones
November 15, 2013
While chatter is starting to heat up that equities are in a bubble, the real bubble seems to be ignored for the most part. The larger, more concerning bubble is in the Treasury marketplace where the Federal Reserve continues to print money.

Oil prices, Syria and the probability of a price shock

J.W. Jones
September 13, 2013
Oil prices have been in the spotlight as the Syrian chemical weapons crisis became front and center in the media. As the political process has unfolded, price volatility in oil futures in both directions has been extreme.

Oil prices, Syria and the probability of a price shock

J.W. Jones
September 13, 2013
Oil prices have been in the spotlight as the Syrian chemical weapons crisis became front and center in the media. As the political process has unfolded, price volatility in oil futures in both directions has been extreme.

The S&P 500 is plagued with divergences

J.W. Jones
August 7, 2013
By now everyone has a prediction about where the S&P 500 Index (SPX) is going to be heading in the future. Most of the sell side and their ilk are all rolling out the green bullish carpet and predicting that a major bull run is right around the corner.

While the Fed parties, gold & oil have left the building

J.W. Jones
June 14, 2013
The Federal Reserve is performing a gigantic experiment in real time while admitting their economic models do not accurately portray outcomes in the future. Nowhere can this be seen more than in recent price action in gold and oil.

The headline data that financial media ignored on Wednesday

J.W. Jones
May 23, 2013
Instead of trying to determine how or when the Federal Reserve will taper or end their monetary experiment, we wanted to juxtapose statements that were made today with the actual facts. Readers can draw their own conclusions.

The headline data that financial media ignored on Wednesday

J.W. Jones
May 23, 2013
Instead of trying to determine how or when the Federal Reserve will taper or end their monetary experiment, we wanted to juxtapose statements that were made today with the actual facts. Readers can draw their own conclusions.