Ian Harvey

Ian Harvey

Editor of Stock Options Made Easy

Ian Harvey has been trading on the stock market for over 25 years and has also been a top financial adviser for several multi-national companies. Since making trading his full-time career from1998, he has become a sought-after financial writer, researcher and consultant.

Ian is the founder and director of stock-options-made-easy.com, a site that provides a wealth of information and services for individuals wanting to participate in the exciting and lucrative world of options trading without needing to be financial gurus themselves.

Recent Articles

NKE Stock Should Speed Up Into Earnings

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy

Both analyst estimates and fundamentals support a sprint to the finish line of Q2 NKE earnings.

Predicting a Bullish Oracle Trade

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy

It appears that the recent analysts activities regarding Oracle have been too harsh, and the time may be just right for a call option trade.

Trade the Ecolab (ECL) Dividend Raise

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy

Ecolab tends to announce a dividend increase in early December. Here's how to play it with options.

Make a Bullish Bet on Renren (RENN) Growth

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy

Earnings numbers for RENN have been less than impressive -- but the company has no long-term debt, and is investing in future growth.

Pre-Earnings Play on a Growth Railroad Stock

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy

Yes, you read correctly -- a growth railroad stock. Kansas City Southern (KSU) has several factors going for it that should give a post-earnings boost.

Two-Part Trade for Accenture Earnings (ACN)

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy

Simultaneously buying a call and a put hedges your risk with ACN earnings today.

Jump on This BBBY Options Trade Today

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy

Analysts love it. Amazon fears it. Bed Bath & Beyond is likely to report good earnings today, and call options are a good way to play the news.

Zoom Ahead With Options on AutoZone Stock!

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy

A number of positive factors make calls on AutoZone stock look attractive heading into Wednesday morning's AZO earnings report.

Make a Call on Target’s Holiday Strategy With Options (TGT)

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy

Target is getting smarter about the holiday season, but it's currently discounted...which means call options are a great deal!

Negative Factors Cloud Red Hat’s Earnings (RHT)

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy

Red Hat (RHT) is seeing increased costs and and decreased sales in two of its major segments -- but a put options trade could still put you in the black.

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