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A Shorter-Term Play on Utilities
By
John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
When traders think of utility stocks, they usually think of slow-moving performers. But slow climbers like DUK can make for excellent covered call candidates.
Get Energized With Long Calls on Monster
By
John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
The energy beverage maker has been fairing well so far this year, and its business fundamentals are sound. It could be set to break higher.
Go Long on This Discount Retailer
By
John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
TJX has been making a slow climb higher for about six months -- except for a bumpy May, of course. However, Friday's slide has provided a cheap opening.
Cover Your Optimism in BB&T Corp.
By
John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
If BBT can hold support, it has a chance to move to a recent high. Optimistic traders can use this covered call idea to benefit.
Put Down Wal-Mart for a Breather
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wal-Mart has enjoyed a fantastic run of late -- a little too fantastic. Bears thinking it might be time for a WMT breather should consider this options play.
A Bullish Play on a Chinese Gaming Site
By
John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
A covered call strategy on NetEase has good potential. It allows the stock to move higher and still lets the trade to take advantage of selling premium.
Climb on American Tower Via a Long Call
By
John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Even in this bearish market, AMT could be set up for a bullish play. It has been bouncing between $64 and $68. It's now back to near $64, so $68 could be next.
Give Into Dollar General’s Trading Temptation
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John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can't trade Dollar General based on its many charitable donations, but you can bank on the strength of its stock by using this covered call idea.
Place a Bearish Bet on FLIR Systems
By
John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Using a long put strategy on this thermal imaging company is a low-risk way to profit handsomely if the stock keeps falling.
Traders, Cover Yourself With ASH
By
John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Specialty chemicals company Ashland Inc. is swimming in positivity; take advantage of the bullishness with this covered call.
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