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

3 Bearish Chemical Stocks

Apr. 22, 2013, 7:11 am EDT – Sell these stocks on any further weakness--market conditions indicate that their downtrend isn't reversing anytime soon. More 

4 Computer Stocks on Sell Watch

Apr. 19, 2013, 4:16 pm EDT – My scans have shown that these computer stocks are getting ready to shut down...or they already have. More 

Trade of the Day: Penn West Petroleum (PWE)

Apr. 19, 2013, 9:09 am EDT – The market has turned bearish--which is no problem at all for options buyers. With the Fed propping up the market somewhat, puts are cheap and I have one to get you started. More 

Trade of the Day: Olin Corp. (OLN)

Apr. 17, 2013, 5:06 am EDT – This chemical company shows signs of a spike ahead--make sure you take advantage with this call options trade. More 

3 Call Contenders: Insurance

Apr. 15, 2013, 8:59 am EDT – These insurance powerhouses make great call trades More 

6 Call Contenders: Pharmaceuticals

Apr. 12, 2013, 12:21 pm EDT – This week, once again, big pharma stocks are emerging as the strongest, and call buyers should take note of these names. More 

Trade of the Day: GameStop (GME)

Apr. 12, 2013, 8:54 am EDT – With our indicators showing renewed vigor, options traders should tilt their trades toward bullish positions. More 

3 Bearish Bankers

Apr. 10, 2013, 12:22 pm EDT – My Power Stocks scanner is signaling temporary weakness for these three familiar names. More 

6 Call Contenders: Pharmaceuticals

Apr. 8, 2013, 6:07 am EDT – My Power Stock scanner has identified bullish trends for these 6 stocks, all trading near their support. It's the perfect time to initiate a long position or at-the-money calls. More 

Trade of the Day: Helmerich & Payne (HP)

Apr. 5, 2013, 9:15 am EDT – This oil and gas driller is looking bearish--but there's no need to fret if you enter this put options trade. More