David Becker

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

5 Stocks With Bullish Options Sentiment Ahead of Earnings

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor

The put-call ratio can provide insight into how Wall Street views a stock's chances of rising or falling when earnings roll around. Check out these five stocks that options traders appear bullish on.

How to Take Advantage of Volatility in Oil Prices

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor

While international tensions aren't sending crude oil prices soaring, they are bumping up oil volatility. Consider a straddle on USO to profit.

3 Ways to Hedge Your Portfolio in an Unsure Market

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor

Worried that the market can't possibly keep up this rally forever? Options, short selling and ETFs can all help you protect against some of your long positions.

The Preferred Defensive Sector – Utilities, Not Consumer Staples

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor

While some investors might be expecting consumer staples to rebound and become the preferred defensive sector of choice, utilities still look like the top dog.

Market Sentiment – How to Profit From Seasonal Volatility

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor

As far as seasonality goes, implied volatility typically climbs in July, which can provide investors with a trading opportunity on VIX products.

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