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Rick Barnard

Rick Barnard is the associate editor of The Richebächer Letter, Master FX Options Trader and Options Hotline. He has been a member of the Agora Financial team since 1998, researching and editing for almost all of its services. He also worked directly with Dr. Kurt Richebächer and interviewed him for The Daily Reckoning several times. After Dr. Richebächer’s death, Rick helped Addison Wiggin and Rob Parenteau create the Richebächer Society, dedicated to keeping the Good Doctor’s legacy alive. In addition, he works closely with our top options analysts, eager to help readers harness their proven moneymaking power.

  1. Fear and Greed Trader

    Binary Alert: Sharp Moves Could Mean BIG Binary Profits April 12, 2012

    It could be an explosive week in the markets, giving us several BIG binary opportunities.…Read more…


  2. Fear and Greed Trader

    Binary Update: Will the Fed’s Newest Report Move the Markets? January 20, 2012

    A look ahead to next week’s potential binary market action, including the potential fallout of a new Federal Reserve report.…Read more…


  3. Fear and Greed Trader

    In Focus: Australia’s China Problem January 18, 2012

    Sovereign debt problems — in Europe and beyond — continue to be a key driver of market sentiment… but it’s not alone. Investors also need to keep a close eye on developments in China. News out of this emerging market affects short-term and long-term valuations across many market sectors and global indices. So today I’d …Read more…


  4. Fear and Greed Trader

    Binary Alert: Preserve Some Capital and Wait for Today’s Payouts December 2, 2011

    With two of our three plays this week set for double-digit gains, you should close the only laggard to reclaim some capital. …Read more…


  5. Options Hotline

    MidWeek Outlook September 8, 2011

    US trading resumed, following the Labor Day holiday, with stocks under heavy pressure from European debt concerns. The US dollar sprang from support. Yields on 10-year US Treasuries fell below 2% and I saw the 1-year Greek government bond yield reach above 95%! Ya think they’ll be making good on that? …Read more…


  6. Fear and Greed Trader

    Urgent Trade Alert: Take Nearly 100% Options Profits in Under a Week! September 6, 2011

    The Swiss National Bank’s drastic actions have pushed our currency options to a quick double — over 100% gains in less than a week!…Read more…


  7. Fear and Greed Trader

    Binary Alert: Decoding Bernanke and Four New Actions to Take August 29, 2011

    Abe looks for subtle clues in Ben Bernanke’s most recent speech, and shares four binary recommendations for the week.…Read more…