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John Kmiecik has been in the trading arena for well over 20 years and has worked for several firms, including Goldman Sachs and First Options of Chicago, and has traded professionally for hedge funds.

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Credit Spread – Herbalife (HLF)

May. 17, 2013, 8:51 am EDT – Herbalife is trading right around resistance. If it doesn't pop over and instead drifts down, this credit spread trade is an easy way to collect some cash. More

Hop Aboard the Charging Google Train

May. 13, 2013, 8:42 am EDT – Google has been on a tear higher ever since announcing earnings in mid-April. Momentum is in its favor -- and bull call spreads can be used to capitalize on it. More

Go Long Calls in Phillips 66 (PSX)

May. 10, 2013, 9:51 am EDT – Phillips 66 (PSX) has drifted down to support, and it is showing a 2-5 candle buy setup that hasn't triggered yet. Calls are looking pretty sweet at this point. More

Put JCPenney to Bed

May. 9, 2013, 8:23 am EDT – JCPenney has jumped to the top of a long-standing trading range. However, the company's in no better shape, so traders might consider puts to bank on a reversion. More

Call on This Low-Cost Retail Stock

May. 6, 2013, 8:34 am EDT – Off-price apparel and home goods store operator TJX Companies has sound fundamentals, sure, but its TJX's technicals that should have traders excited right now. More

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. (BWLD) Debit Spread

May. 3, 2013, 8:48 am EDT – Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) saw profit-taking this week, but earnings were strong. It's a good pick for an options spread trade. More

Let Time Warner Slowly Line Your Pocket

May. 2, 2013, 8:24 am EDT – Time Warner's uptrend over the past year has been slow and steady. More of the same will make this diagonal spread pan out in your favor. More

GLD Will Have Trouble Running Higher

Apr. 29, 2013, 1:50 pm EDT – Gold has been a hot trade -- first lower and then higher. How about a credit spread so you can get paid to watch the carnage? More

Credit Spread – Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU)

Apr. 26, 2013, 6:12 am EDT – Lululemon Athletica (LULU) has been doing well, but it's due for a pullback. Take advantage with a call credit spread trade. More

Try a Southwestern Energy Straddle Before Earnings

Apr. 25, 2013, 9:02 am EDT – In the past, Southwestern Energy's stock has acted very volatile before its earnings report ... and for this straddle idea to work, that needs to happen again. More