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

Ariad Pharmaceuticals: Steady Wins This Race

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 9, 2012

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

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 6, 2012

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

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 2, 2012

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

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 30, 2012

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

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 26, 2012

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.