Ken Trester
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Editor, Maximum Options

As the nation's foremost professional options trader, Ken Trester isn't just another "options educator." He's a pro who has been trading options since the first exchanges opened in 1973. In fact, he has documented 27-straight winning years publishing recommendations for traders.

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Recent Articles

Timber! 3 Bearish Forestry & Paper Stocks

Jun. 17, 2013, 8:43 am EDT – These forestry and paper stocks are looking bearish. Let's take a look at their resistance and volatility levels. More 

3 Call Contenders: Food Stocks

Jun. 14, 2013, 10:44 am EDT – These food and beverage stocks are looking mighty fine--and their high volatility means they'll move quickly. More 

Trade of the Day: Electronic Arts (EA)

Jun. 14, 2013, 9:13 am EDT – With traders skittish over the potential of QE tapering, the bullish market that just wouldn't end is seeing some roadblocks. Puts are the best way to play this situation. More 

3 Consumer Goods Stocks Looking Bad

Jun. 11, 2013, 9:05 am EDT – No, it's not time to dump your blue-chip stocks--but after the wild runup this year, you might want to consider some protective puts. More 

4 Entertainment Stocks That Are No Fun to Own

Jun. 10, 2013, 6:18 am EDT – These entertainment stocks are best for shorts or puts...or just avoid them outright. More 

4 Call Contenders: Pharmaceuticals

Jun. 7, 2013, 8:26 pm EDT – Try at-the-money call options on strong names in the pharmaceutical sector. More 

Trade of the Day: Salesforce.com (CRM)

Jun. 7, 2013, 9:30 am EDT – Since volatility has picked up, the ideal strategy right now is to overweight your options trading to puts. More 

Trade of the Day: Atmel Corp. (ATML)

Jun. 3, 2013, 5:55 am EDT – Spend less to gain more by trading call options on this tech components stock. More 

3 Call Contenders: Insurance Stocks

Jun. 3, 2013, 5:31 am EDT – Certain insurance stocks are showing a "reestablished buy" pattern in which they confirm their uptrend after a temporary downturn. More 

4 Call Contenders: Semiconductors

Jun. 1, 2013, 6:09 am EDT – These semiconductor stocks are showing quantitative signs of a bullish uptrend. Trade these names with stock or call options. More