Calls, Puts & Options Trades

Take a Long Walk in Decker’s Shoes

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
The maker of UGG shoes could be ripe for a long call strategy because the company appears to have a long-term growth plan in place.

Ring in the New Year With Put Spreads

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The Russell 2000 was able to escape the fiscal cliff drama with a bullish trend soundly intact. Consider getting bullish through this options trade on the RUT.

Warm Up This Winter With a Long Call on Green Mountain Coffee

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Green Mountain Coffee has had a while ride this year and currently has plenty of room to run. Cash in on that reality with a long call on the stock.

Capitalizing on Citi’s Current Climb

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
The banking sector has rebounded big-time, and this covered call trade will pay off if C's momentum, in particular, continues.

Now’s the Time for a Christmas Tree Spread

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
This strategy is very similar to the Butterfly Spread. Both combine a debit (bull) call spread and a credit (bear) call spread sold at a higher strike price.

An Options Play to Ride RIMM’s Rise

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Selling a January put credit spread looks like a good move now. It's a simple trade idea that can take advantage of the stock's dramatic buildup.

Get a Great Stock Deal at Home Depot

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Home Depot has fallen to a trendline that has moved HD higher on four other occasions. Make a bullish trade with this options play.

Adobe’s Cloud of Support Could Dissipate

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
A strong fourth quarter seems already baked into Adobe shares, which are currently overbought. Consider this options trade for a 'sell the news' event.

Year-End Trading Itch? Virgin Media (VMED) Has You Covered

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Virgin Media has made a slow but steady climb to all-time highs, and there's room to keep marching upward. Get bullish with this year-end options trade.

Sell Semiconductor Puts for Full Profits

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The Market Vectors Semiconductor ETF might need a little time to digest its recent gains, but it's setting up for a continued uptrend.

Should You Follow Buffett Deeper Into DaVita?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Warren Buffett's slew of large, expensive purchases of DaVita make this healthcare stock an intriguing one to watch.

Walk on Bullish Eggshells Around AIG

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Traders should have cautious optimism after the Treasury's big sale of AIG shares. Approach with care using this options spread trade.

AAPL Volatility Got Ya Scared? Don’t Worry — Profit Instead

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
An expectation for lower volatility in AAPL coupled with rich option premiums sets up a perfect scenario for selling iron condors.

3 Stocks That Offer Great Wintertime Options

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix, Exxon Mobil and Select Comfort offer heartwarming premiums for the holidays.

Wait for a Pullback in MCD

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Despite shares moving higher after good November same-store sales numbers, the upside trade looks a bit tough right now.

Go Long on This Double-Dealing Miner

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite initial pessimism, Freeport-McMoRan's pair of deals could bear fruit. Use this options trade to profit off potentially warming investor sentiment.

Apple’s Looking Rotten — Here’s a Smart Hedge

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Looking for downside protection after Wednesday's slide? Use a put spread to help minimize the outlay.

Profit Off a Peaking Netflix

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
An announced deal with Disney has sent NFLX higher, but it might just have a little room to go. But even if it trades sideways, this options trade will profit.

3 Options Trades for High-Priced Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Selling naked puts against any of these three stocks would accomplish two things -- giving you a healthy balance of profit and protection.
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