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		<title>Options: The Diagonal Call Spread</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lawrence Meyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The diagonal call spread takes some patience, but it offers decent rewards for very little risk. Get familiar with the options strategy with this Priceline trade idea.]]></description>
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		<title>5 Rules for Selling Options for Profits</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Traders Reserve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Generating income from options strategies takes time and knowledge, and here are five plus-one rules to help you find your way through.]]></description>
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		<title>Conquering the Notoriously Difficult Straddle Play</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:41:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tyler Craig</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Straddles don't win if the stock moves higher or lower - they profit if the stock moves higher or lower than anticipated. ]]></description>
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		<title>The Secret to Making Your Biggest Earnings Season Gains</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:55:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Preston James</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn how to gain 100% per year on your money every year during 30 stress-free days on the calendar.]]></description>
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		<title>Protect a Losing Short Position with a Collar</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:45:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lawrence Meyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cut your losses and your exposure to further upside moves in a shorted stock with the collar strategy.]]></description>
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		<title>The Right Way to Buy Rising Stocks</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:17:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tyler Craig</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don't let the fear of being late to the party keep you on the sidelines. Here's a win-win strategy for buying stocks that are on the rise.]]></description>
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		<title>A Volatility View of Netflix Earnings</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:42:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tyler Craig</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While NFLX volatility was elevated heading into earnings, it wasn’t high enough – not even close -- to predict the stock's steep descent.]]></description>
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		<title>Why it Pays to Enter an Option in 2 Trades</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ethan Roberts</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can hedge against being too early on an options trade by cutting your allotment in half and making two trades instead of one.]]></description>
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		<title>Learn to Embrace Volatility&#8217;s Tipping Point</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:37:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tyler Craig</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A surge in implied volatility can offset the risk of selling puts against a stock's downtrend.]]></description>
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		<title>Covered Calls: A High-Volatility Crutch?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tyler Craig</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This options strategy isn't automatically the best in fearful markets.]]></description>
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		<title>Options Volatility Not Leaving Anytime Soon</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:12:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam Warner</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's clear that investor fear won't subside quickly.]]></description>
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		<title>Selling Puts vs. Covered Calls &#8211; Which Is Better?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 05:08:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many investors are surprised to learn that the benefits of covered calls can be had without increasing risk by selling short or naked puts.]]></description>
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		<title>Covered Calls: 5 Things You Need to Know About Covered Calls</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 05:49:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a few things you need to keep in mind when selling covered calls, including ways to keep your commission and transaction costs down.]]></description>
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		<title>Options Strategies: Long Straddle</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:27:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Options Industry Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Options Industry Council Strategy Briefs]]></description>
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		<title>The Advantages of Covered Calls</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:07:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Covered calls are a great way to limit your liability as an option writer and hedge risk on your stock holdings.]]></description>
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		<title>Options Strategies: Bear Put Spread</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:13:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Options Industry Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.]]></description>
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		<title>Options Strategies: Cash Secured Put</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:32:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Options Industry Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.]]></description>
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		<title>Options Strategies: Covered Call</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:28:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Options Industry Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.]]></description>
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		<title>Options Strategies: Long Put</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:13:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Options Industry Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.]]></description>
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		<title>Options Strategies: Long Strangle</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Options Industry Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Options Industry Council Strategy Briefs]]></description>
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		<title>Options Strategies: Bull Call Spread</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:43:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Options Industry Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.]]></description>
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		<title>Options Strategies: Protective Put</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2011/03/options-strategies-protective-put/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=options-strategies-protective-put</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:23:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Options Industry Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:18:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Options Industry Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.]]></description>
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		<title>Options Strategies: Long Call</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2011/03/options-strategies-long-call/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=options-strategies-long-call</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:16:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Options Industry Council</dc:creator>
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		<title>Options Strategies: Collar</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2011/02/options-strategies-collar/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=options-strategies-collar</link>
		<comments>http://investorplace.com/2011/02/options-strategies-collar/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:19:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Options Industry Council</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Options Industry Council Strategy Briefs]]></description>
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		<title>Trading Alert for Atmel Corporation (ATML)</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2010/10/trading-alert-for-atmel-corporation/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=trading-alert-for-atmel-corporation</link>
		<comments>http://investorplace.com/2010/10/trading-alert-for-atmel-corporation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:48:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Buy these call options on semiconductor stock Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ:ATML) before it reports earnings next week.]]></description>
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		<title>Writing Options Straddles &#8211; Profit in a Stagnant Market</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2009/10/writing-options-straddles/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=writing-options-straddles</link>
		<comments>http://investorplace.com/2009/10/writing-options-straddles/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:34:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By selling an options straddle, you can profit even if the market is going nowhere.]]></description>
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		<title>Options Straddles &#8211; How to Profit if the Market Goes Up &#8230; or Down</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2009/10/options-straddles/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=options-straddles</link>
		<comments>http://investorplace.com/2009/10/options-straddles/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:48:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have a hunch that the market is going to make a big move, but not sure in which direction? Here's a low-risk way to make big returns.]]></description>
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		<title>How to Buy Stocks at a Discount by Writing Put Options</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2009/10/buy-stocks-at-discount-writing-put-options/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=buy-stocks-at-discount-writing-put-options</link>
		<comments>http://investorplace.com/2009/10/buy-stocks-at-discount-writing-put-options/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:45:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Option traders have the upper hand in buying discounted stocks by selling  put options. Here's how it works.]]></description>
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		<title>Combine Conservative and Speculative Strategies for Maximum Profit</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2009/09/combine-conservative-and-speculative-strategies-for-maximum-profit/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=combine-conservative-and-speculative-strategies-for-maximum-profit</link>
		<comments>http://investorplace.com/2009/09/combine-conservative-and-speculative-strategies-for-maximum-profit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:01:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Play it safe or take a risk? Have the best of both worlds by combining index options with bonds to give your portfolio a profitable boost.]]></description>
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		<title>Invest Internationally With LEAPS Options</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2009/09/invest-internationally-with-leaps-options/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=invest-internationally-with-leaps-options</link>
		<comments>http://investorplace.com/2009/09/invest-internationally-with-leaps-options/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:41:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn how long-term investors can increase their profit potential in emerging market stocks.]]></description>
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		<title>Option Spreads: Trade Options Spreads in a Volatile Market</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2009/08/trade-options-spreads-in-a-volatile-market/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=trade-options-spreads-in-a-volatile-market</link>
		<comments>http://investorplace.com/2009/08/trade-options-spreads-in-a-volatile-market/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:13:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If market volatility is making you nervous, try trading option spreads to reduce your risk.]]></description>
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		<title>Selling Calls: A Closer Look at Shorting Calls</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2009/07/short-calls/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=short-calls</link>
		<comments>http://investorplace.com/2009/07/short-calls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn how a short call gives you the ability to profit if the market falls, remains flat or even rises.]]></description>
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		<title>Selling Short Puts vs. Covered Calls</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2009/07/short-puts-vs-covered-calls/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=short-puts-vs-covered-calls</link>
		<comments>http://investorplace.com/2009/07/short-puts-vs-covered-calls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:18:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[See how these two bullish option selling strategies compare from a risk and reward perspective.]]></description>
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		<title>Profit From Oil Prices With ETF Options</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2009/06/profit-from-oil-prices-with-etf-options/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=profit-from-oil-prices-with-etf-options</link>
		<comments>http://investorplace.com/2009/06/profit-from-oil-prices-with-etf-options/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn three reasons you want to invest in oil now and how to leverage your trade to get the maximum benefit.]]></description>
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		<title>Trading Iron Condors, Part III</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2009/06/trading-iron-condors-part-3/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=trading-iron-condors-part-3</link>
		<comments>http://investorplace.com/2009/06/trading-iron-condors-part-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:29:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get the rules of thumb for how and when to adjust an iron condor when the trade moves against you.]]></description>
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		<title>Covered Calls: Why Trade Covered Calls?</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2009/05/why-trade-covered-calls/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=why-trade-covered-calls</link>
		<comments>http://investorplace.com/2009/05/why-trade-covered-calls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 01:31:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a strategy that can reduce the ups and downs of your portfolio, but still deliver great returns? Then you're in luck.]]></description>
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		<title>Trading Iron Condors, Part II</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2009/05/trading-iron-condors-part-2/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=trading-iron-condors-part-2</link>
		<comments>http://investorplace.com/2009/05/trading-iron-condors-part-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 01:52:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Iron condors can be designed to accommodate your risk tolerance and account objectives. Learn how to size your iron condor trades.]]></description>
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		<title>Trading Iron Condors</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2009/05/trading-iron-condors/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=trading-iron-condors</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 12:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The mechanics of entering an iron condor are not that complicated when evaluated one component at a time.]]></description>
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		<title>Trading Option Straddles During Earnings Releases: Part 2</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2009/04/trading-option-straddles-during-earnings-releases-part-2/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=trading-option-straddles-during-earnings-releases-part-2</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:05:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If an underlying stock does not move far enough to make your straddle profitable after an earnings announcement, you have two alternatives for exiting the position.]]></description>
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		<title>Combining Covered Calls and Protective Puts</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2009/04/combining-covered-calls-and-protective-puts/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=combining-covered-calls-and-protective-puts</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:17:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a way to bring in income while protecting yourself against a market downturn? Then here's the strategy for you.]]></description>
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		<title>Covered Calls the Easy Way</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2009/04/covered-calls-the-easy-way/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=covered-calls-the-easy-way</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:01:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Covered calls typically require you to buy at least 100 shares of stock to sell a single call contract. Find out how to get the benefits of selling a covered call without a large capital investment.]]></description>
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		<title>Using Calendar Spreads for Bear Market Profits</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2009/03/using-calendar-spreads-for-bear-market-profits/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=using-calendar-spreads-for-bear-market-profits</link>
		<comments>http://investorplace.com/2009/03/using-calendar-spreads-for-bear-market-profits/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:22:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here's a great options strategy to consider when you are uncertain about market direction but still want to hedge.]]></description>
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		<title>Take the Bite Out of Time Value with Collars</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2009/02/take-the-bite-out-of-time-value-with-collars/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=take-the-bite-out-of-time-value-with-collars</link>
		<comments>http://investorplace.com/2009/02/take-the-bite-out-of-time-value-with-collars/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Risk-reducing strategy make this unusual type of spread trade worth investigating.]]></description>
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		<title>Covered Calls &#8211; Trading Covered Calls on LEAPs &#8212; Part 1</title>
		<link>http://investorplace.com/2008/11/trading-covered-calls-on-leaps-part-1/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=trading-covered-calls-on-leaps-part-1</link>
		<comments>http://investorplace.com/2008/11/trading-covered-calls-on-leaps-part-1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:29:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Jagerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trading covered calls on LEAPs affords you the advantages of both strategies, but you need to also be aware of the risks involved. Learn the benefits and risks here.]]></description>
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