Calls, Puts & Options Trades

Since an earnings jump from two weeks ago, Chipotle has spent its time forming a bull flag more tightly wound than a well-folded burrito. Exploit the resolution of this flag via call spreads. More 

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 

These two risk-reduction strategies for Netflix shareholders are made all the more appealing by the current discount on NFLX options. More 

The semiconductor sector is being lifted by a recent breakout in Intel. If you've been riding INTC's crest, consider a little protection in the form of covered calls. More 

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 

If you already own Exxon Mobil stock, consider playing XOM before Thursday morning's earnings report via this options spread trade. More 

Multiple support levels should lead to a slowing in IBM's decline, if not an outright rebound. Here are two different tactics options traders could use right now. More