Shorting XLP.

2019-01-14 / Danielle Shay

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When shorting a stock or sector, look for the weakest link. Right now, one of those weak links is the consumer staples sector. I picked KO to the downside because it is in this sector, and it has the technicals plus the squeeze to back the idea up.

Danielle Shay

Danielle Shay is a self-made trader, market analyst, and director of options at Simpler Trading. Initially drawn to trading for financial freedom and to support her son, she now teaches, trades, and provides market commentary. With a background in teaching, Danielle aims to simplify trading concepts for all skill levels. She is a regular expert guest on media outlets like CNBC, Fox News, and Yahoo Finance. Her primary trading focus is on relative strength setups using equity options, stocks, and ETFs. She contributed to John Carter's "Mastering the Trade" and champions the belief, "If I can do it, you can do it!".

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