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A Sector You Can Call: Homes
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Homebuilders are soaring, and sector member Lennar is starting to get overbought -- but LEN might have enough pep for another push higher.
Use a Covered Call to Bid on eBay
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
The giant e-commerce company has been on a steady roll that should continue for at least a while longer, making it ripe for this option strategy.
Turn Pump Pain Into Profit With Exxon Mobil
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's a long call play that could pay off in October, given Exxon Mobil's recent break above a resistance point and the likelihood for continued upside.
A Profitable Trip to Disneyland for Traders
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
This covered call strategy is perfect for summer vacation time. With Disney scoring on all fronts lately, why not have some fun while you're making money?
Making a Bearish Bet on BMC Software
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
A long put could be the right play if BMC stops again at its resistance level around $42. Since a weak earnings report, the stock has risen on falling volume.
Ariad Pharmaceuticals: Steady Wins This Race
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
A covered call strategy is ideal for a stock that's rising gradually. But it's also wise for traders to have strategies at hand no matter what happens next.
Stay Bearish on Facebook Stock
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite Facebook's continued foibles and stock falls, there's reason to think the decline can continue. Use this simple options trade to benefit.
Try This Healthy Tobacco Trade
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Altria Group is coming off a fantastic earnings report and sports a friendly six-month chart. Use this options trade idea to profit off the tobacco giant.
Strike It Rich With Baker Hughes
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Recent strong earnings have provided new momentum in Baker Hughes. Consider this simple options trade to profit off continued bullishness in BHI.
Cover Yourself With Verizon
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Verizon should have resistance around $44 and has reasons for optimism, making it a potential covered call candidate. Here's a trade idea with that in mind.
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