Calls, Puts & Options Trades

Go Long on This Low-Priced Retailer

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ross Stores' fundamentals are impressive, but technicals are what stick out as pointing to more bullishness. Capitalize with this options trade idea.

With Fed Announcements Behind Us, the Great Wait Begins

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Given this lackluster environment, I expect the S&P 500 to be range-bound through September. To prep for that event, consider these options trading ideas.

Facebook: Should You Sell Puts or Buy Calls?

By Nick Atkeson and Andrew Houghton
Despite FB's disappointing IPO, our outlook is that it will appreciate over the next few months.

Dining on Darden Options Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The restaurant chain reports its latest results Friday morning. While many options traders are bearish, the stock's short-term technicals support a bullish play.

Make This Chocolatey Covered Call

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Defensive stock Hershey (HSY) has been on a decent uptrend for the better part of a year. Here's an options trade idea for the venerable confectionery giant.

MSFT Options Trade: Use Weekly Puts to Profit

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Use weekly puts to profit from Microsoft's new Surface tablet.

Option Plays for 3 Internet Powerhouses

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Free cash flow at these companies sets you up for easy options income using covered calls and naked puts.

The Case for Apple Straddles

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Straddles are a tough trade to consistently make money with, but Apple now provides a good opportunity.

A Short-Term Option Strategy for Adobe’s Muddy Forecast

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With a dual layer of technical support near $30, a bull put spread may be a solid strategy for short-term options traders right now.

How to Prepare for Bed Bath & Beyond Earnings in a Turbulent Market

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the analyst community is fairly bullish on Bed Bath & Beyond, options traders aren't so much. Should you follow a rush into BBBY puts?

3 Rules for Trading on News Events

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
How to avoid the crowds so you can profit on premiums instead of paying them.

Use Options to Play Priceline on the Cheap

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Option-spread trades can generate sizable returns without having to buy this pricey stock outright.

Bearish Bets on a ‘Kill-JOY’ Market

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
As economies around the world slow, Joy Global could watch its floor drop even further. Here's a bullish options strategy to play a fall in JOY.

Effective Management, New Business Should Drive Exxon Mobil

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
XOM's strong management team and bevy of new deals should help the stock move forward through October. Consider these options plays to profit.

Trade the Flames of Fear

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Trouble -- or at least the fear of trouble -- is bubbling beneath the surface. Depending on your view, consider trades in either the SPY or VXX.

A Shorter-Term Play on Utilities

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
When traders think of utility stocks, they usually think of slow-moving performers. But slow climbers like DUK can make for excellent covered call candidates.

Use VXX Put Options to Cash in On the Greek Elections

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Sell VXX put options to profit from the market volatility that is sure to follow the Greek elections.

Exploit the AAPL Breakout with Call Spreads

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The options market provides several ways to structure AAPL trades for dirt cheap.

3 Quick Option Plays for Quick Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Naked puts and covered calls can be a great way to hedge a bet, and can provide ways to play a degree of uncertainty you may have in a given stock.
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