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David Becker

InvestorPlace Contributor

David Becker is a finance writer and capital markets analyst . With more than 20 years of experience in trading, he runs a consulting business that focuses on investing, risk management and derivatives hedging. Becker holds a B.A. in economics.

Recent Articles

Cash In on the Calendar With the SPY ETF

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 22, 2015

Seasonality in the S&P 500 can be exploited using this options strategy on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY).

2 ETFs to Buy to Profit from Lower Rates and Cheap Gasoline

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 13, 2015

Housing stocks should continue to benefit from lower rates and declining gasoline prices. Here are two ETFs to buy.

Generate Income and Profits Using Apple Options

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 9, 2015

Apple stock's implied volatility is reaching new highs, which means savvy traders can profit with covered call options.

Profit Once Pain Returns to the Pump (UGA)

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 6, 2015

Stronger demand for gasoline should finally widen the "gasoline crack," setting up a pair trade in the USO and UGA ETFs.

3 Ways to Bank on Crude Oil Volatility (USO)

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 19, 2014

Declining crude oil prices present an opportunity to trade the USO ETF using these different options strategies.