Joseph Hargett

Joseph Hargett

InvestorPlace Contributor

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 Journal, The New York Times, Money Show Digest, Reuters, CBE MarketWatch and Sentiment Magazine.

Recent Articles

Thursday’s Vital Data: Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) and Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Here's what the latest heavy options data means for Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) and Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU).

GRPN: How to Trade Bullish Expectations for Groupon Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Short-term expectations are high for Groupon as the consensus forecasts a 15% rise in sales and a 25% jump in earnings for GRPN stock.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM), and Pfizer Inc. (PFE)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

What hyperactive options activity says about Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) and Pfizer Inc. (PFE).

2 Bullish TSLA Stock Trades to Electrify Your Portfolio

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Tesla stock is heavily shorted heading into earnings, creating the potential for a short squeeze on a positive report. Here are two option plays ahead of tomorrow's Tesla earnings report.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Bank of America Corp. (BAC)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

What heavy options activity is saying about Apple Inc. (AAPL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Bank of America Corp (BAC).

Friday’s Vital Data: Twitter Inc. (TWTR), GoPro Inc. (GPRO) and MannKind Corporation (MNKD)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Earnings reports are driving much of the options activity for Twitter Inc. (TWTR), GoPro Inc. (GPRO) and MannKind Corporation (MNKD). Here's a look at the top 10 most active stocks in the options pits.

KO Stock: 2 Trading Strategies for Coca-Cola Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Coca-Cola's solid earnings history is on the line next week. Here's how to trade KO stock ahead of the event.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), Walt Disney Co. (DIS) and General Motors Company (GM)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Top ten options activity from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), Walt Disney Co. (DIS) and General Motors Company (GM).

GPRO: 2 Bullish Trades For GoPro Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

GoPro short sellers appear nervous as GPRO stock calls gain popularity heading into earnings. Here are two options trades before GPRO reports quarterly earnings tomorrow.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Twitter Inc. (TWTR), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) and Office Depot Inc. (ODP)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Top 10 options activity from Twitter Inc. (TWTR), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD), and Office Depot Inc. (ODP)

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