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

Get Bullish on Broadcom Before Earnings

Given last quarter’s pummeling, BRCM stock has some ground to make up. Try this call spreading heading into third-quarter Broadcom earnings.

Look for Downside After CAT’s Earnings

Considering the raft of negatives CAT stock faces, a bear put spread may get the job done.

Trade Against the Grain Ahead of Texas Instruments Earnings

Given the solid price action and poor sentiment backdrop for TXN, shares could enjoy surprise rally on any positive data out of Texas Instruments earnings.

NFLX Earnings Could Propel the Stock Even Higher

This highflier looks to have gas left in the tank -- tonight's earnings report will be an important one.

McDonald’s Earnings: Take the Cautious Bear Route

As McDonald's earnings report nears, sentiment and technicals are conspiring against the stock. Consider this options spread on MCD.