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

Home Depot – Stock Up on HD Stock Spreads Before Earnings

Wall Street is cautiously optimistic about Home Depot earnings, so this bull call spread on HD stock looks like the right approach.

2 Ways to Play SINA Stock Before Earnings

With Wall Street seemingly undecided on how Sina stock will fare after earnings, traders could consider either of these two options plays.

CSCO – Make This Bullish Trade Before Cisco Earnings

The options pits and technicals are hinting at a post-earnings rally for Cisco, making a bullish trade on CSCO stock look appealing.

The Bull’s Way to Trade CVS Stock Before Earnings

CVS Caremark is walking into its earnings report looking oversold in the short-term. Play a potential pop in CVS stock with this options trade.

Say ‘No’ to GoPro Before Earnings (GPRO)

GoPro enjoyed early momentum after its IPO, but GPRO stock looks susceptible to a post-earnings slump. Bears should jump on this options trade.