John Jagerson
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Editor, SlingShot Trader

John Jagerson has worked in the capital markets and private equity for most of his career -- including investing, writing, education and money management. He was a vice president for thinkorswim Group, Inc. and is currently a co-founder of PFX Global and Learning Markets.

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Recent Articles

All Oil Stocks Aren’t Equal

Jun. 13, 2013, 7:24 am EDT – For option players, the mixed performance of the sector can mean that you have to be very selective on directional plays. More 

What’s Got Google (GOOG) Down

Jun. 12, 2013, 7:21 am EDT – Google's down, but will it stay there? More 

Play China’s Slide with Puts on this Fund

Jun. 11, 2013, 7:09 am EDT – Find out why this fund is one of John Jagerson's favorite funds for China exposure to the up and downside. More 

How Low Will the Market Go?

Jun. 10, 2013, 9:45 am EDT – Thinking a 10% correction is outrageous? Think again. More 

Avoid Inflated Options

May. 29, 2013, 8:41 am EDT – BAC calls may look like a good buy, but think again. More 

Webinar: Profit in May and Don’t Go Away

May. 21, 2013, 9:02 am EDT – Learn how short-term and mini stock-options can be used to take advantage of trading ranges and channels that often emerge in the summer market doldrums. More 

June or July Options Expiration?

May. 15, 2013, 10:43 am EDT – It's time to start looking at July options, with a few exceptions. More 

Is it Time to Invest in Energy?

Apr. 25, 2013, 11:31 am EDT – John Jagerson of SlingShot Trader looks at the reason why the energy sector has been rallying to determine what kind of opportunities exist for traders. More 

Trade of the Day: Arris Group (ARRS)

Apr. 25, 2013, 9:53 am EDT – Arris Group’s deal with Google hasn't gotten much attention, but there's more to this stock than negative analyst ratings indicate. More 

If Your Eye’s on the SPY, Read This

Mar. 21, 2013, 8:31 am EDT – A lot of money that's coming out of emerging market stocks and some smaller tech companies has been moving into large-cap safe havens, like stocks in the SPY. More