Ken Trester

Ken Trester isn’t just another “options educator.” He’s a pro who has been trading options since the first exchanges opened in 1973.

Ken is widely quoted in publications such as Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities and Barron’s. He has earned considerable respect as a financial analyst and a highly sought lecturer at investment seminars throughout the United States.

Ken has an MBA and has also worked as a stockbroker, an investment manager and as a computer science professor at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California, where he taught a wildly popular course on stock options trading.

Recent Articles

Trade Your Way to Big Profits With Commodity Futures

By Ken Trester May 16, 2012

Demand for crude oil, metals and other materials is increasing, so now is the perfect time to learn how to trade commodity futures.

11 Secrets of Naked Option Writing

By Ken Trester Aug 2, 2011

Naked options can be risky, but you shouldn't let your fear hold you back. Here are some things you should know before you get naked.

Ride a Ryder Option as it Drives Higher

By Ken Trester Jul 15, 2011

Buy a call option on Ryder System (NYSE: R) and a put on Trina Solar (NYSE: TSL).

Mattel Offers Option Play

By Ken Trester Jul 11, 2011

Consider buying mid-term call options in W. R. Grace (NYSE: GRA) and Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT).

Clean Up With Clorox and BMC Software

By Ken Trester Jul 5, 2011

Two option spread trades on BMC Software (NASDAQ: BMC) and Clorox (NYSE: CLX) are designed for bulls to bring in some revenue.