Ken Trester

Ken Trester

Ken Trester isn’t just another “options educator.” He’s a pro who has been trading options since the first exchanges opened in 1973.

Ken is widely quoted in publications such as Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities and Barron’s. He has earned considerable respect as a financial analyst and a highly sought lecturer at investment seminars throughout the United States.

Ken has an MBA and has also worked as a stockbroker, an investment manager and as a computer science professor at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California, where he taught a wildly popular course on stock options trading.

Recent Articles

Breaker, Breaker: Communication Stocks Calling for Near-Term Runs

By Ken Trester

After hitting 52-week highs, there's room for Harris (HRS) to run; November calls offer the chance for a quick hit.

Banks Back in Action, Thanks to the Fed

By Ken Trester

Several banks are now seen as "powerhouses," and BAC in particular offers a short-term chance to double your money with cheap call options.

Follow Homebuilders to Higher Ground

By Ken Trester

Homebuilders are picking up a head of steam; use call options to profit from the move at a fraction of the cost of stocks.

Profit From the Dip in ZIP, Ride Ryder to Profits

By Ken Trester

The Hertz deal for Dollar Thrifty consolidated the rental car space, and has brought to light a couple attractive options trades in the small sector.

The Next Apple at a Fraction of the Price?

By Ken Trester

Use call options to harness the run of this promising networker, then check out this bonus trade on a slumping tech stock.

Trade Your Way to Big Profits With Commodity Futures

By Ken Trester

Demand for crude oil, metals and other materials is increasing, so now is the perfect time to learn how to trade commodity futures.

11 Secrets of Naked Option Writing

By Ken Trester

Naked options can be risky, but you shouldn't let your fear hold you back. Here are some things you should know before you get naked.

Ride a Ryder Option as it Drives Higher

By Ken Trester

Buy a call option on Ryder System (NYSE: R) and a put on Trina Solar (NYSE: TSL).

Mattel Offers Option Play

By Ken Trester

Consider buying mid-term call options in W. R. Grace (NYSE: GRA) and Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT).

Clean Up With Clorox and BMC Software

By Ken Trester

Two option spread trades on BMC Software (NASDAQ: BMC) and Clorox (NYSE: CLX) are designed for bulls to bring in some revenue.

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