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Calls, Puts & Options Trades
Get Into Netflix, Then Get Right Out
By
Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Netflix remains in a long-term bearish quagmire, but investors have time for a quick bullish strike. Use this options trade to reduce your risk.
2 Bullish Insurance Options
By
Ken Trester
Insurance stocks are primed to do well this quarter. Aetna and AIG are two front-runners with exciting call options.
Three Bearish Plays for January
By
John Lansing
These puts on 3M, Canadian National Railway and Ralph Lauren with a January expiration give you plenty of time to see profits.
Take Flight With an IWM Condor
By
Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The Russell 2000 has sustained a beating, but a short-term recovery might be in the offing. Switch to a more neutral stance on IWM with this options spread.
Tapping BofA’s Upside Potential
Bank of America calls are a great way to take advantage of positive earnings from big-name banks like JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo.
Avoid Pharma Options — Except for This One
By
Ken Trester
Most of the big pharmaceuticals are either in a downtrend or have reached a plateau. Lilly is the outlier worth trading calls on.
Walmart Is Chugging on All Cylinders
By
John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
The discount retailer is making all the right moves, and its stock is approaching blue-sky territory. This long-call play looks to capture a chunk of that upside.
Use Puts Within a Bullish Portfolio
By
Ken Trester
This week's dip should be short-lived, but a healthy smattering of puts are appropriate in case the weakness continues.
Use Options to Play China’s Resurgence
By
Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A look at the technicals suggest the recent climb may be just the beginning for FXI.
Sector Rotation Strengthens Steel Stocks
By
Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A seemingly short-lived market correction is giving strength to financials and basic materials. Make a rotation-based bet with this options trade.
Playing PetSmart As It Moves Up
By
John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Having just moved from the MidCap 400 to the more elite S&P 500, PETM could do even better. This covered call option strategy can tap that possibility.
Oil’s Roller Coaster Creates Cheap Options
By
Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Higher volatilty makes options on USO quite appealing right now. Here's one way to play this rare occurrence.
Time to Bet Against General Motors
By
John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
This long put trade is based on GM's recent chart movements. Having formed a double top, the odds of a move lower just got better.
Go Both Ways After the TBT Reverse Split
By
Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Now that the TBT's share price has returned to a respectable level, a number of options strategies are back on the table. Here's one for bulls and one for bears.
A Call for a Bullish Outlook Next Week
By
Ken Trester
All the indicators are pointing up for next week -- open calls in biotech company Amgen (AMGN) to ride the wave.
3 Calls to Keep Cost and Risk Low
By
Ken Trester
Take a chance on these three call picks -- and I’ll share exactly what your probability of hitting the target is.
Hedge Your Way into Deere With a Short Put
Waiting for more attractive prices to own DE? This strategy -- a cash-secured put -- can make you money in the meantime.
Bears Are YELP-ing in Pain
By
Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Turn YELP bears' pain into your gain by making this options spread play on the rising social stock.
Bundle Up With an Energy Options Play
By
John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cabot Oil & Gas is well-positioned to capture rising natural gas prices -- and investors can capture COG's stride through this options trade idea.
