John Kmiecik

John Kmiecik

John Kmiecik is the head options instructor for Market Taker Mentoring, and co-author of the eBook 3 Secrets to Making Money in Any Market. Get your complimentary copy of his option trading eBook.

Recent Articles

Make Money With Goldman Sachs

With the Wall Street giant back to raking it in again, buying long calls gives you a good way to ride its run-up, which looks go keep going.

Take Flight With an Iron Condor on Gold

This trade sounds daunting, but it's really just two credit spreads. And if the GLD stays within its recent range, it could pay off nicely.

A Technical Cloud Hangs Over Cintas

Cintas hasn't made any progress through resistance, and it seems likelier to break through support. Consider this options trade in anticipation of a drop.

Stratasys Is Sitting Pretty for a Covered Call

The maker of 3D prototype systems for automotive, aerospace and industrial use is set up well for such a strategy.

Red-Hot HOT Might Be Ready to Cool Down

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has been on a bullish run since mid-December, but it looks to be a bit extended now. Steer into a downturn by buying puts.

Hop On as Alaska Air Rises

The West Coast carrier's slow but steady rise positions it well for a covered call strategy that will pay off nicely if ALK keeps ascending.

Take a Long Walk in Decker’s Shoes

The maker of UGG shoes could be ripe for a long call strategy because the company appears to have a long-term growth plan in place.

Warm Up This Winter With a Long Call on Green Mountain Coffee

Green Mountain Coffee has had a while ride this year and currently has plenty of room to run. Cash in on that reality with a long call on the stock.

Capitalizing on Citi’s Current Climb

The banking sector has rebounded big-time, and this covered call trade will pay off if C's momentum, in particular, continues.

An Options Play to Ride RIMM’s Rise

Selling a January put credit spread looks like a good move now. It's a simple trade idea that can take advantage of the stock's dramatic buildup.