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

A Shorter-Term Play on Utilities

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 14, 2012

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 Jun 11, 2012

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 Jun 4, 2012

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 May 31, 2012

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

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor May 29, 2012

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.