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

Straddle Hard-to-Read GRPN Stock, Then Hang On!

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

Unsure about which direction GRPN stock will head in coming weeks? Us, too. But thanks to the options straddle, we don't need to know to profit.

BA – Spread Your Options Wings on Boeing Stock

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

Since the beginning of November, Boeing stock has never closed below $130. For this trade idea to profit, BA's streak needs to continue.

AAPL – Use Credit Spreads for a Sweet Bite of Apple Stock

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

Apple stock has gotten a lot of attention -- and a lot of trades -- in 2013. This credit spread will get you a sweet taste of AAPL.

Stuff Some GOOG Options In Your Stocking

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

Ever since Google handily beat earnings back in October, GOOG stock has been on quite the run. Now, technical support is making the case for this options trade.

SINA – Buy Sina Stock Spreads for a Holiday Profit

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

Sina stock has come down to a previous pivot level where it reversed and moved higher. This potential rebound signal sets up a SINA butterfly spread play.

Trade Spreads as DOW Remains Aloft

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

Dow Chemical moved over $38 back in September, and hasn't fallen below that mark since. Consider spreads to play a continuation of DOW's strength.

EXPE – Make Some Long, LONG Calls on Expedia Stock

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

The sky seems to be the limit for Expedia stock right now after a respectable earnings showing. Consider this long options play on EXPE.

LAMR – A Credit Spread So Good, It Doesn’t Need Advertising

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

Lamar Advertising (LAMR) is coming off encouraging earnings, and overhead resistance is out of sight. Look to this credit spread trade to profit.

Make a Cooldown in YUM Stock Work for You

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

Yum Brands has run hot of late, but is beginning to flirt with some persistent resistance. Consider this options trade on YUM stock.

NFLX – Netflix Options Can Put You in the Money

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor

Netflix stock is sitting above a number of levels of technical support, which gives this NFLX options play some allure.

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