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

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Tesla Inc (TSLA) and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)

Apple (AAPL) confirms autonomous car plans, Tesla (TSLA) investor projects $1,000 target and Micron (MU) options rally on bullish Macquarie note.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Will Return to $1,000

Valuing Amazon.com as a retail company only is a mistake - one that AMZN stock traders should take full advantage of.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Facebook Inc (FB) and General Electric Company (GE)

Bank of America (BAC) options up on Treasury suggestions, Facebook (FB) finds trendline support and General Electric (GE) jumps on Immelt retirement.

Monday’s Vital Data: Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) and Apple Inc. (AAPL)

Apple (AAPL) options popular despite iPhone concerns, Nvidia (NVDA) crushed by Citron research again and Amazon (AMZN) down on Goldman note.

Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Is Head and Shoulders Below the Rest

Twitter has come a long way with live streaming, but TWTR stock is in trouble. It might take flipping some bearish analysts to avoid a crisis.

Friday’s Vital Data: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) and Tesla Inc (TSLA)

Alibaba (BABA) guides to largest revenue increase since IPO, Nvidia (NVDA) options up on target hike and Tesla (TSLA) becomes most shorted stock.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Tesla Inc (TSLA), Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) and Pandora Media Inc (P)

Tesla (TSLA) hints at new vehicle, Yahoo! (YHOO) options mixed ahead of Verizon (VZ) deal and Pandora (P) traders are tired of waiting.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Is the REAL E-Commerce Giant

Alibaba just announced massive expectations for full-year fiscal 2018 revenue growth, sending BABA stock up double digits Thursday. Here's how to trade.

2 Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Trades for Big, Bullish Profits

Microsoft's rally is due for a rest. However, when a lull finally comes, that's your cue to go long MSFT stock. Here are two ways to do that.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Bank of America Corp (BAC)

Apple (AAPL) stalls amid WWDC, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) options soar as GPU demand outstrips supply, and Bank of America (BAC) eyes long-term rates.