Calls, Puts & Options Trades

Opportunity’s ‘Call’-ing in Herbalife

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Options traders should consider these plays in Herbalife to capitalize on a "Reverse Einhorn Effect."

Repairing AAPL Damage with Options

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors who bought above $600 can recoup their losses via a "stock repair strategy."

A Bullish Play on a Chinese Gaming Site

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
A covered call strategy on NetEase has good potential. It allows the stock to move higher and still lets the trade to take advantage of selling premium.

Computing an Options Play on Dell

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The stock is so low now that a bounce is due soon, here are some possibilities for options strategies.

The Longs and Shorts of Yahoo’s Alibaba Deal

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The sentiment for Yahoo is exceedingly different depending on how far you're looking out. Use these two options plays for both the short and long term.

A Pair of Strategies for Nasdaq OMX’s Botched Facebook IPO

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bears still are chomping at Nasdaq OMX (NDAQ) after a high-profile glitch delayed the Facebook IPO. Capitalize with either of these two options trades.

Climb on American Tower Via a Long Call

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Even in this bearish market, AMT could be set up for a bullish play. It has been bouncing between $64 and $68. It's now back to near $64, so $68 could be next.

Apple Due for Some Institutional Support

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) has mostly struggled since reporting earnings in April. Explore these options plays for a potential boost by institutional buyers.

Give Into Dollar General’s Trading Temptation

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can't trade Dollar General based on its many charitable donations, but you can bank on the strength of its stock by using this covered call idea.

The JPMorgan Weekly Option Blow-up Trade

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
The recent JPM stock blow-up is providing traders with an opportunity to bank fast profits from JPM weekly options.

Finding Value in Vale

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
This Brazilian basic materials company has been unduly punished, and you can use any of several option strategies to take advantage of that.

A Stone-Cold Earnings Trade Lock of the Week

By Traders Reserve
4 companies will release earnings later this week, each providing a chance to profit on call options, including an options lock of the week pick

A Renewed Look at the Volatility Landscape

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Despite the fact that recent selling has been a subdued, low-volatility slide, the VIX is picking up at a strong clip. Perhaps too strong?

Place a Bearish Bet on FLIR Systems

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Using a long put strategy on this thermal imaging company is a low-risk way to profit handsomely if the stock keeps falling.

Options Trades for Cisco’s Crawl Back

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The reaction to Cisco's earnings and guidance has been overdone. Expect CSCO to slowly make its way back up, and use these plays to profit.

How to Make a Quick Buck on Whole Foods

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A bull put spread is a high-probability play worth considering.

Traders, Cover Yourself With ASH

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Specialty chemicals company Ashland Inc. is swimming in positivity; take advantage of the bullishness with this covered call.

3 Solar Trades Searching for a Silver Lining

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amid a torturous season for solar stocks, three more report this week with expected losses -- options traders can capitalize with these plays.

A Trio of Strategies for Tech Sector Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tackle earnings through options trades before the reports of a networking giant, a software firm and a semiconductor specialist.
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