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

Shake the Shorts for More Seagate Profits

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Seagate excited Wall Street with an early announcement of better-than-expected Q2 sales. If STX sees more bullish follow-through, these options plays should pan out.

Adobe’s Cloud of Support Could Dissipate

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

A strong fourth quarter seems already baked into Adobe shares, which are currently overbought. Consider this options trade for a 'sell the news' event.

Walk on Bullish Eggshells Around AIG

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Traders should have cautious optimism after the Treasury's big sale of AIG shares. Approach with care using this options spread trade.

Get Bullish on Tiffany With This Call Spread

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

As Tiffany prepares to report earnings tomorrow morning, here's the best way to follow a bullish options crowd into the stock.

Big-Box Retail Options: Go Against the Grain

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Traders looking for some action going into retail earnings' main event could consider these options spreads on Walmart and Target.

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