Calls, Puts & Options Trades

Buy Downside Protection on Facebook

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A high-volume reversal like the one FB suffered on Monday signals a good time to use covered calls to guard against an overextended position.

If Oil Flies, This Fly Will Profit

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
For those who think oil will play catch-up to the broader market run, USO's recent attack on resistance makes now a smart time to consider a bullish trade.

Give Verizon Stock a Call

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Verizon recently reversed its downward trend and just cleared resistance at the end of last week. Try riding a rebound in VZ with these call options.

Profit From These December Earnings Disasters

By Traders Reserve
These 4 companies will release latest quarter earnings in December and investors can bet those earnings will not be as good as the Street hopes: take advantage

CRM Could Break All-Time Highs With Force

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Salesforce.com is a stone's throw away from all-time highs, and stocks near their peaks typically have some serious mojo. Consider calls once it breaks this target.

Put a Small Cap on Your Holiday Cheer

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The market's back from the brink, and normal seasonality might be able to take hold again. Try this options trade on small-caps during a favorable December.

Short the Costco Dividend For a Real Reward

By Traders Reserve
Costco's entry into the special-dividend player group is welcome news to investors looking for a pop, but here's another play to make post-dividend

Options for Making the Holiday Season Merry

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
They're a great way to hedge the unpredictability among retailers and the credit card companies. Here ares some strategies to consider.

Take Flight With Expedia

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
The sky seems to be the limit for travel site Expedia. Ride EXPE's journey to setting higher all-time highs with this covered call trade.

GMCR Is Roasting the Bears

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The stock is up big on the back of a solid earnings report. If you're options-inclined, here are two longer-term trades to consider.

Get Bullish on Tiffany With This Call Spread

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
As Tiffany prepares to report earnings tomorrow morning, here's the best way to follow a bullish options crowd into the stock.

Bank Some Holiday Cash With Retail Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Price action and a compelling narrative suggest the retail sector will continue its recent ascent -- here's how to play the trend using options on the XRT.

Go Full Bull Before the Home Sales Report

By Ken Trester
If Wednesday's new home sales report yields positive numbers, this manufacturer could surge; buy its call options for a turbo trade.

Wall Street ‘Hearts’ Facebook Stock (And You Should, Too)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
For the first time since its IPO, it looks like Facebook finally is receiving genuine love from the Wall Street community -- and that means its rise could be sustainable.

Gold’s at Its Cheapest (Volatility) Price EVER

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Gold's implied volatility has dropped to levels unseen since the CBOE launched the gold-based VIX Index in mid-2008. Here's how to exploit it.

Don’t Cringe at This Company’s Cutbacks

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stryker is cutting roughly 5% of its work force to prepare for "Obamacare" effects, but don't condemn the stock -- ride it higher.

BBY Is on the Brink — Here’s How to Profit

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
If you think Best Buy is destined to go the way of the dodo bird, you can make money on BBY's demise through a long-term put option.

An Options Trade to Feel Good About

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Aon has been recognized with a perfect score in the Corporate Equality Index -- and more importantly to investors, it has the potential to head higher.

Profit From the Volatility Funk

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Traders looking for bearish exposure to VXX might consider buying a January 33 – 28 bear put spread for $2.90.
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