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

Priceline Group Inc: 2 Pre-Earnings Trades for PCLN Stock

With Priceline earnings approaching, options traders remain bullish despite PCLN stock residing in overbought territory.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), General Electric Company (GE) and Walt Disney Co (DIS)

Apple (AAPL) call volume surges ahead of its dividend, General Electric (GE) sees arbitrage activity ahead of Synchrony swap and Walt Disney (DIS) is set for Q3 earnings.

Nvidia Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for NVDA Stock

Strong Nvidia earnings could create a short-squeeze play for NVDA stock.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Facebook Inc (FB) and Intel Corporation (INTC)

Tesla Motors (TSLA) puts pop ahead of earnings, Intel (INTC) calls surge ahead of its ex-dividend date and Facebook (FB) implieds predict a 6% swing.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), General Electric Company (GE) and Facebook Inc (FB)

Calls falter on Apple (AAPL) after downgrade, General Electric (GE) puts pile on Alstrom deal, and Facebook (FB) calls popular ahead of earnings