Joseph Hargett

Joseph Hargett

Despite hailing from the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area, Joseph Hargett has spent nearly the past decade elbow-deep in Wall Street.  Specializing in financial writing, options strategies and stock-market analysis, Joseph cut his teeth in the research department of Cincinnati-based Schaeffer’s Investment Research.

While at Schaeffer’s, Joseph wrote market, stock and options commentary for SchaeffersResearch.com, and was lead editor for The Options Advisor (the nation’s leading options newsletter).

Joseph has since moved on to become a prolific Forbes contributor in the options realm, as well as a lead copy editor and contributor for a well respected investment newsletter publisher.  Joseph’s commentary has appeared in a plethora of media outlets, including The Wall Street JournalThe New York TimesMoney Show Digest, Reuters, CBE MarketWatch and Sentiment Magazine.

Recent Articles

Monday’s Vital Data: Intel, Advanced Micro Devices and Weatherford International

Options traders focused on Intel (INTC) and Advanced Micro (AMD) as the war for market share heated up. Meanwhile, Weatherford (WFT) was hammered by puts despite stronger-than-expected earnings.

Position for Shopify Earnings With 2 Options Trades

Shopify is cornering the market on online Canadian cannabis sales, which could help boost revenue growth and SHOP stock.

Friday’s Vital Data: Facebook, Twitter and Ford

Options traders took aim at the social media sector yesterday following dismal reports from both Facebook (FB) and Twitter (TWTR). Ford (F) was also a target after lowering its 2018 guidance.

Seagate Stock Set to Plunge on Earnings With No Solid Sate Solution

Seagate may meet or beat earnings, but with no solution to its solid-state drive problems, STX stock is poised to plunge on weak guidance.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Advanced Micro Devices, NXP Semiconductors and General Motors

Options traders flooded AMD with calls ahead of earnings. NXPI was also heavy with call options despite QCOM dropping its bid, and GM options were mixed.