John Kmiecik

John Kmiecik

InvestorPlace Contributor

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

I Got Your Baby Back, Baby Back, Baby Back Options

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

Chili's parent Brinker International (EAT) is pulling back -- just like most stocks -- and could be ripe for a covered call play.

A Pretty, Simple Options Trade

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

Things are looking pretty positive for cosmetic stock Estee Lauder (EL). Use this simple bullish options trade to capitalize.

Can You Catch the Google Butterfly?

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

While everyone flutters about AAPL $700, don't forget that GOOG is nearing all-time highs, too. Cautiously bullish Googlers should consider this options trade.

An Options Trade Seated in Pure Logic

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

Cirrus Logic is positioned nicely to continue its ride upon Apple's tailwind. Position yourself for profits through this covered call trade.

Bet on Alpha Natural’s Heater

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

Coal has been bad business now for quite some time, but help from the Fed and other sources could change that. Go bullish with this options trade on ANR.

A Power Play on American Electric Power

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

Now that summer is almost over, it’s fun to look back and reflect on some things that happened. The market as a whole was generally…

A Bearish Bet on Range-Bound F5 Networks

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

This trade isn't about the company's fundamentals or the stock's past performance. It’s about what's currently happening to the stock.

A Covered Call Play for Texas-Sized Profits

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

Texas Capital Bancshares has enjoyed the bounties of a relatively strong Texan economy. Keep riding this bullish stock higher with this options trade idea.

Valero Stock Triggers a Potential Explosion

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

Valero Energy (VLO) was able to beat a long-standing resistance, setting up the opportunity for a bullish options trade.

Strap on Your Mining Helmets — It’s Time to Dig for Profits

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

Traders willing to bet rare-earth producer Molycorp's rebound will be more than a brief bump up should consider this options trade.

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