Joseph Hargett

Joseph Hargett

InvestorPlace Contributor

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 Journal, The New York Times, Money Show Digest, Reuters, CBE MarketWatch and Sentiment Magazine.

Recent Articles

Try This Tiffany Trade Before Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Tiffany reports earnings before the bell tomorrow and the sentiment heading into the report is heavily bearish, setting up a contrarian bullish trade.

Bet Against the Bears Heading Into KB Home’s Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Despite KB Home's run and positive economic indicators for homebuilders, the market seems dead-set against KBH going into its Q1 earnings report. Bet against the crowd.

Control Your Inner Bull Going Into FedEx’s Earnings Report

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

FedEx is faced with a mix of sentiment but strong technicals going into its Q3 earnings report. Make a cautiously bullish play on FDX via this options spread.

Hedge Your Bets on Deckers Outdoor

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Analysts can't seem to come to agreement about what to expect from the footwear company and its earnings report. Here's how to lower your risk on a trade.

How to Play Groupon Into Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Groupon shares have doubled since November, but the stock looks poised for a plunge. Here's one way to position yourself for a quick dip.

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