The traders of CNBC’s “Fast Money” haven’t missed a step during this crazy bear market. When the crew isn’t recommending that investors avoid the stock market, it's been finding those select opportunities that the investment community has simply watched go by. The gang has advised viewers to use the increased volatility in the market to their advantage. The crew knows that the massive volatility has created some historic dislocations in asset prices that investors can capitalize on.

The traders have been exercising calm in this market because they know that’s the best way to find the golden opportunities. Don’t let the crazy gyrations in the market scare you. Tune into the show and listen to what the professionals have to say.

The gang recently highlighted trading ideas that play off hedge fund liquidations, charts that show capitulation and nine bank stocks. Here are some highlights from over the past week as aggregated from the show.

Dennis Gartman Stock Picks: Recently, strategic investor Dennis Gartman joined the crew to talk about which stocks he’s trading. On last Thursday’s “Fast Money” show, Gartman told viewers: “I’ve increased the size of my positions a little bit, but everything I do is absolutely hedged.” Fast Money’s Value Stock Picks include IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) and Freeport-McMoRan (FCX).

Fast Money’s Hedge Fund Liquidation Stock Picks: Hedge funds are being forced to liquidate good stocks due to redemptions and losses. On last Thursday’s “Fast Money” show, Joe Terranova told viewers: “I think hedge funds threw more than a few babies out with the bathwater.” Fast Money’s Hedge Fund Liquidation Stock Picks include Research In Motion (RIMM) and Potash (POT).

Fast Money’s Only Nine Bank Stocks to Own: Recently, the U.S government announced plans to invest $250 billion in preferred stock in nine select banks. On Tuesday’s “Fast Money” show, Jeff Macke told viewers: “I think we’re clearly becoming socialist. I think the only bank stocks to own are the nine above.” Fast Money’s Only Nine Bank Stocks to Own include Goldman Sachs (GS) and Merrill Lynch (MER).

Fast Money’s Capitulation Stock Plays: The traders see some classic signs of capitulation in a number of stock charts. On Monday’s “Fast Money” show, Carter Worth told viewers: “Everyone who had to sell has probably sold. The place to be is energy, materials and industrials.” Fast Money’s Capitulation Stock Picks include AK Steel (AKS) and Chesapeake (CHK).

Fast Money’s Bear Market Playbook: The traders say the best way to play a bear market is with companies with strong balance sheets and solid fundamentals. On Tuesday’s “Fast Money” show, Joe Terranova told viewers: “These companies are the beneficiary of large health care companies outsourcing R&D drug development. Take a look at both.” Fast Money’s Bear Market Playbook include Covance (CVD).

Fast Money’s Trader Radar: In a segment called “Trader Radar,” the crew highlights stocks with unusual volume. On Tuesday’s “Fast Money” show, Dylan Ratigan told viewers: “On the trader radar tonight we’re watching Domino’s Pizza (DPZ)." The pizza delivery chain was among the most active names on the NYSE today. Check out Fast Money’s Trader Radar.

Posted on Oct. 15, 2008