Calls, Puts & Options Trades

Google’s Ready to Run Again After Catching Its Breath

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Traders who have been patiently waiting for a dip in GOOG have their opportunity. You can buy in, but bull put spreads also look attractive right now.

Charts Call for Caterpillar to Bounce Back

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Signs of accelerating Chinese growth bode well for Caterpillar, which is sitting at important technical resistance. Play a potential CAT rebound via calls.

Build More Gains With the Coming Breakout in Housing

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Ryland Homes just finished a big move Thursday and is looking strong even compared to the relentlessly rising ITB fund. Use options to chase RYL higher to its next target.

JCPenney Faces a Communications Conundrum

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
In addition to its many turnaround challenges, JCPenney also is suffering from poor corporate messaging and communication.

2 Ways to Play Resurgent Transports

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Transportation stocks kept up a red-hot 2013 run with a big push Wednesday. Play continued strength in the sector via these two options plays.

Participate in the Emerging-Markets Retreat With Puts

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The EEM has decoupled from the S&P 500, but history says they'll correlate again sooner than later. Consider these put options if you think EEM's the one that'll stay the course.

Sell Pricey BBRY Options for Quick Profit

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
The rumor mill has caused options prices to surge -- here's a low-risk way to take advantage of the hype.

Use BDCs and Covered Calls for Hefty Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The buy-write strategy on monthly distribution stocks can make for an intriguing income play.

Get Behind Ford Via Call Spreads

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Positive news on the Chinese auto sales front helped Ford stock resume its multimonth uptrend, making its cheap options look even more attractive.

Ride Home Depot Even Higher!

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rather than taking pulling back on its last breather, Home Depot has surged out to new heights. Ride HD a little longer via this options trade.

Is a Bond Rebound Looming?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The most recent bout of bond selling has sent the TLT fund to what seems like short-term extremes. Play a snapback via this put spread.

The Secular Winds Be a-Shiftin’ for Gold

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The continued erosion of gold's technicals as well as a resurgent stock market don't bode well for the yellow metal. Long-term bears should consider this put spread.

Option Profits Are as Easy as ABC

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
AmerisourceBergen has been in an uptrend since last summer and continues to set new all-time highs. Try riding ABC a little longer via this covered call play.

Make a Tactical AAPL Long Trade

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Exploit a short-term snapback in Apple stock -- as well as juiced up options -- by making this spread trade.

Reserve Your Spot in OpenTable

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Breakouts tend to fail, but breakouts that close above resistance with authority and volume have a better chance of moving higher -- and such is the case with OpenTable.

Print Some Cash With Proto Labs

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Selling puts in this 3-D printing company is a shrewd way to get involved in this hot space for the short term.

Hedge Your Bets on Deckers Outdoor

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Analysts can't seem to come to agreement about what to expect from the footwear company and its earnings report. Here's how to lower your risk on a trade.

Beware as Macy’s Sunny Forecast Sends Shares Higher

By Traders Reserve
Retailer Macy's came in with strong earnings and revenues, but longer term we view this is a "put" play on the basis of a long-term economic slowdown

How to Play Groupon Into Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Groupon shares have doubled since November, but the stock looks poised for a plunge. Here's one way to position yourself for a quick dip.
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