John Jagerson and Wade Hansen

John Jagerson and Wade Hansen

Recent Articles

Where Might the S&P Head Next?

Q3 earnings, Europe and the fiscal cliff will decide whether the market turns bearish, climbs higher or continues in its current consolidation range.

Chipotle: On the Einhorns of a Dilemma

Despite the negative stance of Greenlight Capital's head, CMG is no value trap -- it’s actually undervalued. Expect a short squeeze to push it up 20%.

Hedge Your Way into Deere With a Short Put

Waiting for more attractive prices to own DE? This strategy -- a cash-secured put -- can make you money in the meantime.

Deere Looks Ready to Leap

This ag-equipment play looks poised for a pop higher in advance of its quarterly report next month.

Santander: A Put Option for the Eurozone’s Woes

The news is trending poorly for Santander as big finance ministers balk at the ECB's goals. SAN eventually will be saved, but play its downside for now.

Looking for Yield? Look No Further

In a world where high-yield investments are hard to find, the largest mortgage REIT out there -- Annaly -- could be a great bet.

Central Banks Push, but Commodities Slide

It looks like all that QE from the ECB, the Fed and now the BoJ isn't enough to offset fears of slower growth around the world. But that's not all bad news.

Will XLF Reap the Fed’s QE3 Bounty?

At least in the short term, QE3 should give financials a helping hand. Here's an options play on the XLF ETF for the next one to two months.

Netflix Dropping Like a Ton of Bricks

There's little downside protection for Netflix if the S&P corrects, and the company itself isn't set up for short-term success. Short the stock or play puts.

QE3 Is Priced in the Markets, But Is It Baked in the Cake?

The Fed has flirted with QE3, and the market is finally calling its bluff. If today's announcement isn't perfect, things could get dicey in the short term.