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

Here’s How to Trade Activision Blizzard as Earnings Approach

Activision stock could be in trouble ahead of earnings as in-game microtransaction controversy cuts into Destiny 2's bottom line.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)

Facebook (FB) option up on pair of bullish comments, Nvidia (NVDA) signs AI car deal and Alibaba (BABA) expands China grocery strategy.

It’s Time to Fade the Under Armour Inc Stock Rally

Under Armour stock has rallied on tax reform, but the tax plan hasn't changed the UAA's underlying fundamental issues. Its time to fade the rally.

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple, Micron and General Electric

Apple (AAPL) options rise ahead of a rough weekend, Micron (MU) rallies on “neutral to good” NAND trends. Is GE (GE) stock a top 2018 pick?

Thursday’s Vital Data: Intel, Nvidia and Cisco

Intel (INTC) options spike on chip exploit, Nvidia (NVDA) rises on Intel misfortune, Cisco Systems (CSCO) gets ready to dole out some cash.

Why Target Corporation Stock Still Has Plenty of Room for Profit

Amazon isn't buying Target, and once the hype fades, so too will TGT stock. But you can still profit from the coming correction.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

Alibaba (BABA) rallied despite MoneyGram (MGI) failure, Netflix (NFLX) and Advanced Micro (AMD) options spike on analyst comments.

Apple Inc’s Best Years Are Behind It — Prepare for AAPL Stock’s Decline

Apple is trading on the ghost of the company it once was. When that sentiment fades, so too will AAPL stock.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), General Electric Company (GE) and Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Micron (MU) draw optimism from options traders heading into 2018, General Electric (GE) looks to rebound in new year and Trump takes aim at Amazon (AMZN).

Why Now Is the Time Profit From Snap Inc Stock’s Bearish Rollover

SNAP stock is on the way back down from its recent "boom" cycle. Here's how to profit from the coming Snap Inc "bust."