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

Traders’ Protocol Before Cisco Q1 Earnings: Get Bearish

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Slowdown in demand might show up in Cisco's Q1 sales, and analysts also are worried on the guidance front. Consider this options trade ahead of a potential flop.

Bullish Bets on Saks and TJX Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

If Wall Street sellers have finally exhausted themselves, investors could be in for a treat. Here's a way to play each retailer's earnings ahead the reports.

Move Into an Options Duplex Before Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Beazer Homes and D.R. Horton aren't the hottest stars in the housing sector, but they still present an opportunity for options traders ahead of earnings.

This IS the Disney Trade You’re Looking For

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Analysts and options traders are optimistic going into Disney's earnings report. Get in on the newest name behind Star Wars with this bullish options spread.

RIMM’s Good Fortune Is All Tapped Out

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

News has lifted Research In Motion the past couple days, but expect RIMM to hit a hard wall of reality after earnings. Make this options trade beforehand.

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