Maggie Lake Talking Markets Episode 105: What Is The VIX Telling Us? With Dale Pinkert.
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Nov 14, 2025 Dale Pinkert, a trading coach at TradeGate Hub, shares his market expertise, discussing recent volatility and trading strategies. He emphasizes the importance of a resilient mindset for traders amidst market whipsaws. Dale analyzes key topics like NVIDIA's earnings potential, the crucial role of the VIX in predicting volatility, and the bearish outlook for semiconductors. He also highlights the correlations between the dollar and stocks, warns about the vulnerability of financials, and expresses caution regarding Bitcoin and energy trades.
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Trading Is A Battlefield
- Dale calls traders 'warriors' and describes trading as a battlefield requiring resilience.
- He reminds listeners that wounded traders must continue the mission even after big drawdowns.
NVIDIA Will Drive The Market
- NVIDIA earnings will likely decide the market's next major move and could change the whole market picture.
- Dale expects continued damage in semiconductors and doesn't anticipate new highs in NVIDIA before earnings.
Fade Post‑Earnings Semiconductor Pops
- Don't exit short semiconductor positions ahead of NVIDIA only to chase if earnings disappoint.
- Instead, hold and fade any strong positive reaction after earnings to avoid getting run over.