Calls, Puts & Options Trades

Apple’s Volatility Swoon Spells Opportunity

Option addicts are taking note of an interesting development in the implied volatility of AAPL options.

Are the Bulls Exhausted Already?

Last week’s price action may have signaled a short-term top in the market.

Options Traders Look for (Even) More RIMM Downside

Service interruptions. Fierce competition from Android and iPhone. A recession. General ennui. These factors and others have made business difficult for Research In Motion (NYSE:RIMM).…

Pan American Silver’s Stock Can Shine With Minefinders Takeover

Before yesterday’s bullish movement, PAAS was trading at its lowest level in relation to spot silver since the financial crisis of 2008.

PNC’s $3.45B RBC Takeover Could Prop up the Stock

Its purchase of Raleigh-based RBC Bank USA could be a real positive for the shares.

4 Covered Call Trades to Love for February

Now is the time time to hunt for solid mid- to large-cap companies that have enough volatility to earn a good 2%-2.5% for selling February calls.

4 Trades to Profit from the Unpredictable Swings of Earnings

Make earnings gains in 4 big names with these surprisingly conservative options plays

Are Bullish Traders Looking for a Safeway Short Squeeze?

Heavy options activity in the form of Safeway (SWY) call buying suggests hope for future upside in the grocery stock.

3 Big Bullish Option Trades

Call buyers are looking for upside in BofA, Citi, and Lowe’s. All three stocks were the subject of outsize trades on Friday.

An Option Trade to Play the Yin and ‘Yang’ of Yahoo!

Someone apparently is expecting a major move in the VIX or at least a major volatility pop in the VIX options.

Don’t Drink the Rally Kool-Aid: It’s Time to Get a Bit Short!

I’m starting to get some bearish soldiers ready to help out all my bullish soldiers who are getting a bit excited about the upside.

As Oil Prices Trend, Tap This Driller for Energy Gains

Drill for options gains in oil and natural gas driller/producer WFT.

Another Reason for Bulls to Love Big Blue

After estimate-beating earnings, IBM gapped up and is likely to break through its next resistance at $190.

Pandora Sounds Good to Put Sellers

This options play on Pandora stock has a high probability of success.

Take a Bite out of Crocs’ Profits

2012 has entered with a bang.  With the New Year not even a full three weeks old, the Nasdaq is already up an impressive 6.2%. …

Bearish Options Traders Pile on Carnival

The sentiment that it's going to get worse for the tragedy-struck cruise line shows in the whopping 77,000 put options that were traded Tuesday.

How to Profit Right Now on 4 ‘Forever Hold’ Stocks

Selling calls with modest premiums makes the stocks you plan to hold forever even-more attractive in the interim.

The ‘REIT’ Way to Profit With American Tower

AMT just recently set a new 52-week high, a good sign that it's trending higher.

4 Ways to Profit During Earnings Season — While Avoiding Earnings!

Our screener has identified 4 strong covered-call candidates to help you earn profits this season without the earnings risk