Calls, Puts & Options Trades

Link Up With a Bullish LinkedIn Play

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
One high-probability strategy worth consideration is selling the September 90-85 bull put spread for 60 cents or better.

Making a Bearish Bet on BMC Software

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
A long put could be the right play if BMC stops again at its resistance level around $42. Since a weak earnings report, the stock has risen on falling volume.

It’s Hammer Time for Bonds

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
TLT has breached its pivotal 50-day MA for the first time in four months, but it might be premature to declare the bond bull dead. Optimists should consider this options trade.

Ariad Pharmaceuticals: Steady Wins This Race

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
A covered call strategy is ideal for a stock that's rising gradually. But it's also wise for traders to have strategies at hand no matter what happens next.

Housing Comeback Creates an XHB Play

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The homebuilders ETF could be ready for another leg up, and a couple of bull call spreads would be good ways to make bets on it.

Time to Bite Into Whole Foods Market

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
It looks like a winner through 2013. Get our price target on WFM and two ways to play its appeal to folks who don't mind spending more for better food.

A Pivotal Level Is Approaching in Exxon

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Every time Exxon Mobil attacks $88, resistance gets a little weaker -- and a breach should result in a huge push higher. Optimists should consider this options spread.

Stay Bearish on Facebook Stock

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite Facebook's continued foibles and stock falls, there's reason to think the decline can continue. Use this simple options trade to benefit.

Amazon Put Spread Shows Promise

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
This put spread trade idea on Amazon (AMZN) is a high-probability alternative to other bullish option plays.

GLD: A Pivotal Moment in the Making?

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
New central bank stimulus now seems to be just a matter of when. Here are some ways to position yourself for this gold-boosting event.

Try This Healthy Tobacco Trade

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Altria Group is coming off a fantastic earnings report and sports a friendly six-month chart. Use this options trade idea to profit off the tobacco giant.

Gold Support Spells Options Opportunity

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The SPDR Gold Trust's support at $150 creates a good trade idea using a bull put spread. That support line also serves as a sign for when to exit this position.

3 Antidotes to Piggish Trading

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Don't let quick gains blind you to the always-present downside. Here are three techniques you can use for a profitable call option trade.

Strike It Rich With Baker Hughes

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Recent strong earnings have provided new momentum in Baker Hughes. Consider this simple options trade to profit off continued bullishness in BHI.

A Call Spread Can Collect on COG

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
If Cabot Oil & Gas keeps its uptrend intact, this option strategy will pay off. It's a cheap way to acquire bullish exposure to a further rise in COG’s price.

Option Plays for Election Outcomes

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Both the stock market and politics are couched in uncertainty. The good news is options are perfect when it comes to hedging your portfolio for such circumstances.

Cover Yourself With Verizon

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Verizon should have resistance around $44 and has reasons for optimism, making it a potential covered call candidate. Here's a trade idea with that in mind.

Use USO Short Puts to Play Oil’s Dip

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
With oil's path of least resistance remaining sideways to higher, selling put options in the United States Oil Fund appears a reasonable strategy.

Options Plays for Apple Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The market is hoping Apple earnings will deliver a bag of goodies to the bulls. Options traders can get in on the big to-do with these options strategies.
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