Rick Rouse

Editor, Momentum Options

Rick Rouse is a seasoned options trader who has helped his readers make money in every type of market — from the 2008 market plunge to 2013’s massive bull market and everything in between.

Rick lives in a small town far away from the greed and games of Wall Street. He doesn’t do CNBC interviews. And he doesn’t hawk seminars or some black box trading software that will cost you five figures to use.

Instead, he devotes 100+ hours a week to studying the market, analyzing charts and bringing investors like you simple, easy to follow options trades that help you make money no matter which way the market winds are blowing.

Recent Articles

Best Stocks for 2016: Rocky Start for RAVE Stock

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Mar 31, 2016

Rick Rouse's pick for the Best Stocks for 2016 contest, Rave Restaurant Group (RAVE) stock, has struggled to start the year. Is a comeback in the cards?

Trade of the Day: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Mar 28, 2016

There are both weekly and monthly options available to trade on Facebook (FB), but I'm targeting the April monthly call options.

Nike Inc: Lace Up for Volatility in NKE Stock

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Mar 21, 2016

With self-lacing shoes and a history of beats heading into earnings Tuesday, NKE stock could come out on top, but potential uncertainty could make a strangle option trade your best bet.

Trade of the Day: PATH SP 500 VIX SHORT TERM FUT ETN (TSE:VXX)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Mar 21, 2016

With the upcoming election and many speculating about the validity of "sell in May and go away" this year, expect spring and summer stock market volatility to pick back up.

Trade of the Day: Energous (WATT)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Mar 16, 2016

I want traders to get involved in the Energous (WATT) story now.

Trade of the Day: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (KKD)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Mar 14, 2016

With the regular March options expiring this Friday, option traders could look to the April chain for a speculative play on Krispy Kreme (KKD).

Trade of the Day: Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Mar 7, 2016

I'm hoping that Hertz (HTZ) has turned the corner with its cost-cutting and margin-improvement programs.

Trade of the Day: Whole Foods Markets (WFM)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Feb 29, 2016

Whole Foods (WFM) remains one of the best brands in the industry and is slated to open a new chain of stores called 365..

Trade of the Day: Oracle (ORCL)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Feb 25, 2016

With tech in a strong uptrend, I wanted to get into ORCL to play a possible push past $40

Trade of the Day: United Parcel Service (UPS)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Feb 22, 2016

The development in the transports is something that will help or hurt market sentiment going forward.