Tim Biggam

Tim Biggam

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

Tesla Motors Inc: TSLA Stock Is Finally Tapping on the Brakes

With Tesla stock finally showing signs of slowing, it may be time to take a guardedly bearish stance in TSLA.

Apple Inc.: Bet Against Apple Stock for a Profit (AAPL)

Strong rally aside, even a behemoth like Apple stock must have a pullback every now and again.

Facebook Inc: Come out on Top From Resistance in Facebook Stock (FB)

With Facebook stock near a top, a savvy options play can score profits from any period of resistance.

Exxon Mobil Corporation: Profit From the Low Fuel in XOM Stock

Exxon Mobil Corporation has moved higher to oil's moves to the downside, but it looks like that trend is all but out of steam.

Tesla Motors Inc: Out of Juice Without a Charge Station in Sight (TSLA)

With TSLA stock up a stunning 67% in a little over a month, time for Tesla to take a breather.

After Monster Rally, Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) Is Poised for a Pullback

After a 225% rally off the Jan. 20 lows, FCX appears poised for a pullback. Prepare for the move with a diagonal spread.

Amgen, Inc.: AMGN Stock Looking to Break Out

After a long period of consolidation, AMGN is poised for a breakout, and you can prepare with an Amgen straddle play.

ConocoPhillips Stock Running Out of Gas (COP)

COP having trouble pushing past resistance at $41. Cheap IV levels make position in puts an attractive probabilistic trade.

SPDR Gold Trust ETF: The Rally in GLD Is Losing Its Luster

Use an option-based iron condor strategy to position for a period of consolidation in GLD.

SolarCity Corp: SCTY Stock Is Burning Too Hot

SCTY will struggle to move appreciably higher in the short term given the technical and fundamental issues, so use this out-of-the-money spread.