Ken Trester

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

Big Potential Profits as MGM Points Lower

By Ken Trester

The market pulled back slightly yesterday, and I want to be prepared for a larger drop in the future with a calendar put debit spread on MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM).

Investors Want Gold and That’s Good For Barrick

By Ken Trester

This week I want to recommend a bullish trade on Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD).

The Short-Term Bearish Case for Royal Caribbean Cruises

By Ken Trester

The cruise industry did particularly well yesterday, with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL), Carnival Corporation & Plc (NYSE:CCL) and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) all gaining over 15%.

More Downside Potential for S&P 500 and SPY

By Ken Trester

The S&P 500 managed to hold at around the 2,500 level at the close on Friday, and that gives traders a chance for a downside insurance trade on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY).

There’s Two Reasons This Oil Company Will Fall

By Ken Trester

I’m recommending a bearish trade on Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR), the Norway-based oil and gas exploration and production company.

Quick Income Selling Options on Papa John’s

By Ken Trester

Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) is well positioned to outperform while social distancing measures are in place.

Restaurants Like Cheesecake Factory Will Fall Behind

By Ken Trester

This morning, I am recommending a bearish put option on The Cheesecake Factory Inc. (NASDAQ:CAKE).

Gold is Vulnerable and so are Gold Miners

By Ken Trester

Traders have a perfect opportunity to set up a bearish trade on the VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSEARCA:GDXJ).

Retail Stocks Haven’t Found a Bottom Yet

By Ken Trester

The retail sector has been hit particularly hard during the COVID-19 outbreak, making the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEARCA:XRT) an excellent target for a bearish put option.

Use Johnson & Johnson for Quick Income

By Ken Trester

Traders need to be selective with their options, and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) has proven itself resilient.

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