Tim Biggam

Tim Biggam

InvestorPlace Contributor

Delta Derivatives Tim Biggam is a veteran option strategy specialist and develops disciplined trading strategies for high- and low-volatility market environments.

He previously served as the Lead Option Strategist at Thinkorswim and the Chief Option Strategist at MF Global. Tim can be seen regularly on CBOE-TV, CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and BNN.

Recent Articles

Facebook Inc: Make Money in Stalled FB Stock

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor

If past post-earnings trading patterns hold, Facebook stock (FB) is likely to experience a period of sideways action -- profit with an out-of-the-money call spread.

SolarCity Corp (SCTY): Is the Selling Getting Overdone?

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor

With SolarCity now deeply oversold and trading at a large discount to oil, the time is right to take a slightly bullish stance on SCTY stock.

Mining a NUGT Pullback for a Triple Play in Gold

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor

NUGT, has seen explosive growth lately ... maybe too explosive. So position for a correction using a diagonal put spread.

iShares Silver Trust (ETF): Sell Now, Go Bullish Later (SLV)

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor

With SLV up 15% this month, a period of consolidation may be in the offing for the silver before resuming the rally.

Vale SA (ADR): “Steel” Quick Profits in VALE Stock

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Using a put calendar spread to capture edge with a bearish view in VALE.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Starting to Look Attractive Again

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor

AAPL stock is starting to look comparatively attractive after a 4% sell off. Take advantage with an Apple put credit spread.

Netflix, Inc.: NFLX Stock Is Down, Not Out

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor

With Netflix approaching support, and with options trading on the cheap, this idea on NFLX stock has a high chance for success.

Exxon Mobil Corporation: Will XOM Stock Break Out or Break Down?

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Combination of cheap options and looming earnings for Exxon Mobil sets up for a straddle play with edge.

Facebook Inc Stock: It May Be Time to Like FB Again, Short-Term

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor

While still leary of the valuation in Facebook stock, shorter-term technicals may be saying the FB selloff has ended.

SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD): Gold Is Regaining Its Luster

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor

The dollar is weakening, so expect the SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD) to break out sooner than later -- and position yourself with this setup.

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