Options Trade

Trade Immigration Reform With Western Union (WU)

Take advantage of expiration week volatility and a long-term trend in immigration with this Western Union (WU) "weekly" options strategy. More

Trade of the Day: Exxon Mobil (XOM)

Turn to this energy sector call option if you want plenty of time to be right about the rally. More

Make Google Pay You a 4% Dividend

Selling out-of-the-money calls in stocks you already hold is a strong, repeatable way to get an inflow of cash several times a year. More

Go Long Calls in Phillips 66 (PSX)

Phillips 66 (PSX) has drifted down to support, and it is showing a 2-5 candle buy setup that hasn't triggered yet. Calls are looking pretty sweet at this point. More

Turn Apple (AAPL) into a High-Yield Stock

Currently AAPL yields under 3%. But you can collect income on this liquid, easy-to-trade stock another way--by selling options high and buying them low. More

My Mini-Berkshire Strategy Using Options for Insurance

Using excess cashflow to purchase puts and calls will help me smooth out the risk in my dividend portfolio. Its a bit risky, so check with an advisor first More