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5 Call Contenders: Defense Stocks

Start your research for next week's call option trades

May 18, 2013, 5:29 am EDT | By Ken Trester, Editor, Maximum Options

Defense stocks are flying high--so options are likely the best way to capture profits on these names. More

The Volatility Trade’s Not Dead Yet

Just because VIX values are low doesn't mean you should ignore the volatility trade

May 17, 2013, 1:56 pm EDT | By Trader X

Volatility is low right now, but call volume on the VIX is high--a sign that smart money knows the drop is coming. Be prepared with this volatility ETN trade. More

Take Advantage of the ‘Scandal Bid’ with SSO

Leveraged ETFs like SSO can make scandalous moves--so make sure you keep a tight rein on this trade

May 17, 2013, 1:37 pm EDT | By Jim Woods, Editor-at-Large, The Wealth Shield

With the scandals in Washington, D.C. this week, you can be sure of one thing--gridlock. And that means an opportunity for some scandalous profits in a leveraged ETF. More

Bull’s Eye Report:Isis Pharmaceuticals (ISIS)

ISIS has risen a lot--but it's not out of steam yet

May 17, 2013, 12:32 pm EDT | By Dave Moenning, Proprietor of StateoftheMarkets.com

Biotechs are blowing up -- and ISIS Pharmaceuticals (ISIS) is showing an attractive buy right now with potential 12% upside. More

Options Volume: Calls Across the Board

Both individual traders and market makers followed the same trends

May 17, 2013, 10:38 am EDT | By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff

Both individual traders and market makers are overwhelmingly bullish, with options volume on the CBOE showing call options outpacing puts on the biggest names. More

Opportunity in Cyclical Stocks

Energy should see its chance to shine in the bull market

May 17, 2013, 10:10 am EDT | By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage

Traders are likely going to be shifting toward cyclical energy stocks sooner than later if this rally is going to continue. More

24/7 Trader Pro Panel: 4 Views on the Bullish Trend

The bull is here--at least for now. Find out what you should do about it

May 17, 2013, 9:11 am EDT | By InvestorPlace Staff

Our trading experts all have different tactics for how to maximize your profits in this environment. More

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Trade of the Day: Ford (F)
Ken Trester, Editor, Maximum Options
Volatility in Treasuries and currencies suggests that many very smart investors are unsure of what's brewing. As long as the bullish trend continues though, I have a call option under 50 cents that should serve you well. Get Trade
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