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

3 Consumer Discretionary Stocks You Can Win With in Q4

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 9, 2014

Favorable forecasts for retail along with positive seasonality bode well for this trio of consumer discretionary stocks.

XLF: Rising Yields Should Shine on the Financial Sector

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 23, 2014

Here are two ways to trade the financial sector via the XLF right now: one for market bulls, and one for the ... less optimistic.

USO: Make Money in Calmer Oil Waters

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 17, 2014

45-year highs in oil production should reduce volatility, playing to the strengths of this USO options trade.

Gold Prices’ Seasonal Rise Could Be in Jeopardy

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 8, 2014

A rising dollar could stop gold from making its normal seasonal climb. Here's how to play the yellow metal should things go south.

Volatility Could Soar After the September ECB Meeting

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 29, 2014

A returning legion of Wall Streeters met with disappointing decisions from the ECB could drive volatility higher next week.