Michael Shulman

Michael Shulman

Editor, Options Income Blueprint

Michael Shulman is an author, writer, newsletter advisor and expert on financial trends and developments.

Michael began his career doing in-depth company and market analysis for a variety of companies, building databases and simulation models to estimate the success of various technologies across a wide range of market segments. He moved “inside” the high-tech community as a manager at high-tech companies including AT&T. Michael was an early private investor in several Internet start-ups, notably XOOM.com, which went public in 1998 and was bought by NBC in 1999.

Michael entered the financial publishing business formally in 2001 as director of research for ChangeWave Research’s institutional research business and as the writer and editor of Hedge Fund Investing. His current newsletters include Options Income Blueprint, Short Side Trader, The New Normal Investor and Madness of Crowds. Click here for more information about these services.

Michael is also the author of Sell Short (John Wiley, 2009) and Made in America: Inside Stories of Success (Otterbourn Publishing, 2013), a book based on four factory visits and a brief overview of the  myths and realities about surrounding US manufacturing. He has been published in a variety of trade and general business publications, including CD-ROM Today, Worth Online, The Motley Fool, Bonjour Paris and the Los Angeles Times and is a frequent guest on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” and Fox Business.

Recent Articles

5 ‘New Frugal’ Black Friday Stocks

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint

On Black Friday, consumers will embrace a new mind-set when they shop at these primarily upscale brands. Investors should follow them through the doors.

The Way to Trade Greek Democracy

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint

While Greece asks its people to vote on a bailout, there are several short-term trades we can make right now to profit from the market-wide fear in the meantime.

Apple’s Buying Event of the Decade: Don’t Miss Out!

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint

Not only is the stock (and the January 2012 and 2013 options) a steal right now, but you can pump up your returns with very attractive covered call premiums.

What a Belgian Bank Bailout Means for You

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint

The coming austerity will mean recession in Europe -- and the U.S.

Enjoy the Calm Before the Storm

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint

The slump in market and political volatility looks like a temporary one.

Sell Gold Puts Before Bernanke Speaks

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint

Gold might appear broken, but a careful way to play its' resurgence is to sell puts before Bernanke speaks.

Want to Trade Gold? Let Us Count the Ways

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint

A variety of strategies exist to capture gold's rise, depending on your willingness to take on risk.

Use Options to Trade the Mess in Europe

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint

Here are ways for traders and investors alike to place bets on the banks and gold prices.

How to Trade Fear and Uncertainty

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint

The old-fashioned play of precious metals still delivers in tough times.

Use Options to Trade the Coming Double Dip

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint

It's time to follow the market sentiment and use options to trade the coming double dip.

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