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

2 Pre-Earnings Options Trades on Solar Stocks: YGE, JASO

Solar stocks Yingli Green Energy (YGE) and JA Solar (JASO) report earnings next week, and these options trades could help you profit off a pop in either.

Make This Trade on DG Stock Before Earnings

Traders looking to get in on a post-earnings rally for DG stock might want to consider these options before Dollar General makes its report.

Staples Bears Have Overplayed Their Hand. Jump on SPLS Stock.

Wall Street's bar for Staples earnings is pretty low, and SPLS stock is already in the doghouse. An upside surprise looks likely, and you can harness it via options.

Boyd Gaming: Bet the Pass Line on BYD Stock

Boyd Gaming has telegraphed bad earnings, and Wall Street expects even less. A surprise beat, then, could launch this options trade on BYD stock.

DDD Stock: The Bears Are Still Hot on 3D Systems’ Trail

Wall Street and options traders are telegraphing some bearish thoughts heading into 3D Systems earnings. Consider options on DDD stock before a potential plunge.