Calls, Puts & Options Trades

Make a Bearish Bet on LVS

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Casino stocks popped across the board on Penn National's move to split off a REIT -- this bearish play on LVS looks to cash in on that unwarranted pin action.

Profit From Netflix Streaming Higher

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Given NFLX's strength lately in the face of a seriously down market, a bull call spread is looking good as an options trade to make some easy money.

Big-Box Retail Options: Go Against the Grain

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Traders looking for some action going into retail earnings' main event could consider these options spreads on Walmart and Target.

Don’t Paint LOW With the HD Brush

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
It's tempting to get bullish on Lowe's after Home Depot's blowout quarter, but recent earnings action would suggest a different approach.

Profit From Volatility in Gilead and Celgene

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
The stocks popped Monday on good drug trials -- but these stocks should be on your radar for regular income through selling overheated puts.

Traders’ Protocol Before Cisco Q1 Earnings: Get Bearish

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Slowdown in demand might show up in Cisco's Q1 sales, and analysts also are worried on the guidance front. Consider this options trade ahead of a potential flop.

Trade the Biotech News With Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The news-driven biotech world is perfect for options -- traders can position themselves for upside or downside based on recent technical developments.

Bullish Bets on Saks and TJX Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
If Wall Street sellers have finally exhausted themselves, investors could be in for a treat. Here's a way to play each retailer's earnings ahead the reports.

Crown Castle Won’t Drop Your Calls

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
When the markets are in flux, people want strong, reliable stocks -- making calls on this wireless infrastructure stock an attractive proposition.

Sell Puts to Profit in Gold

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Look for gold to continue its ascent -- this options trade could work out nicely for some holiday cash.

Move Into an Options Duplex Before Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Beazer Homes and D.R. Horton aren't the hottest stars in the housing sector, but they still present an opportunity for options traders ahead of earnings.

Spread Out and Catch the Falling AAPL Knife

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A couple clues have popped up that shine light on a potential tradable bottom in AAPL. Traders can tackle it with this options spread trade.

Use Options to Pile Up Yields on BDCs

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Covered calls can increase your take on these high-yielding stocks. Here are three good places to start making such a play.

This IS the Disney Trade You’re Looking For

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Analysts and options traders are optimistic going into Disney's earnings report. Get in on the newest name behind Star Wars with this bullish options spread.

Profiting From the Return of Risk Aversion

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
For those looking to acquire additional bullish exposure to TLT, one play worth considering is initiating a bull put spread.

Make a Call on This Financial Planner

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ameriprise Financial is set up to make a move higher by December. Make a move on AMP through this covered call trade.

Make a Bet on Calmer Post-Election Waters

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Rather than wager on the presidential election and its implications on stock direction, though, bet on a variable that arguably is much easier to predict: volatility.

Believe in a Research In Motion Resurrection

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Research In Motion has room to head higher after announcing the BlackBerry 10 launch date. RIMM bulls should consider this options trade.

China Strength Buoying the Coal Sector

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Now is a good time to sell puts in the Market Vectors Coal ETF. An inverted head and shoulders pattern reveals a shift in momentum from the bears to the bulls.
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