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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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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

Monster Beverage Is Running Out of Energy

Apr. 22, 2013, 8:57 am EDT – Monster Beverage is running into resistance and faces lots of big-picture headwinds. Make this bearish trade to profit. More

Go Long Calls in Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH)

Apr. 19, 2013, 6:32 am EDT – This IT stock has seen some bearish sentiment of late, but it's reached support and is due for at least a temporary jump--which makes it perfect for a pre-earnings trade. More

A Quiet Apple Can Be a Profitable Apple

Apr. 18, 2013, 9:09 am EDT – Apple is oozing volatility and earnings are just around the bend, giving this speculative butterfly option idea some appeal. More

The Ceiling Is Coming for Whole Foods

Apr. 15, 2013, 9:07 am EDT – Whole Foods is coming up against a line of resistance that has held strong in WFM's past two attacks. Expect that ceiling to go 3-0, and make this bearish trade to profit. More

Play the Long-Term Future of Online Gaming

Apr. 12, 2013, 10:00 am EDT – Morgan Stanley is bullish on Boyd Gaming's ability to capitalize on a long-term explosion of online gaming. If you are too, consider playing this long-term options play. More

Credit Spread – Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN)

Apr. 12, 2013, 7:26 am EDT – Going into earnings, a credit spread on Wynn Resorts (WYNN) looks like a lucky Vegas trade with a potential reversal sign ahead. More

Book Profits With Avis Options

Apr. 11, 2013, 8:33 am EDT – Avis Budget Group's slow trend higher has brought it through resistance, and the stock is setting up well for a covered call strategy. More