Options Spread

Utilities Are Running Out of Energy

Three signs of deterioration in the utilities fund XLU warrant caution for the bulls and opportunity for the bears. Here are two options strategies worth considering. More

Trading Amazon? Just Go With the Flow

A select few stocks are better played by shutting down your brain and going with the flow, and Amazon is one of them. Swim downstream with this options spread. More

Gold Changes Its Stripes, Favoring the Bulls for a Change

Traders wishing to go the higher-probability route who want to make a bet that GLD will remain above its potential double bottom could sell bull put spreads. More

Bet on a Couple Lazy Weeks for Apple Stock

The positive sentiment Apple once enjoyed has ebbed, and near-term prospects for the stock look iffy amid a lack of possible catalysts. Go bearish with this options trade. More

Credit Spread – Herbalife (HLF)

Herbalife is trading right around resistance. If it doesn't pop over and instead drifts down, this credit spread trade is an easy way to collect some cash. More

Hop Aboard the Charging Google Train

Google has been on a tear higher ever since announcing earnings in mid-April. Momentum is in its favor -- and bull call spreads can be used to capitalize on it. More

Wall Street Loves Transparent Pants

Lululemon stock has surged 23% since its embarrassing recall of see-through pants, and the breakout has LULU set to climb even higher. Leverage LULU via this options trade. More

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