Calls, Puts & Options Trades

A Low-Risk Entry Beckons in Bonds

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jul 18, 2013

With TLT resting so close to resistance, a low-risk entry point has presented itself to those looking to exploit a continued slide in bonds. Here's one options trade to explore.

Get Ready to Ride the Google Rocket

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 18, 2013

A positive earnings report tonight could send Google shares into uncharted territory. Consider these two options plays -- one aggressive, and one conservative.

Expect Goldman Sachs to Stay Rock-Solid

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 18, 2013

Goldman Sachs is hardly new to adversity, and Tuesday's hiccup should be no exception. This credit spread banks on GS shaking off a little negativity.

Chancing It With IBM? Try This Trade

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 17, 2013

IBM's pre-earnings picture is plenty murky, but there are some high-risk/high-reward options opportunities if you're game.

Spread Out to Play a Continued Yahoo Comeback

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 16, 2013

Yahoo hits the earnings confessional tonight to let shareholders know whether the turnaround is still a go. Here's how to play YHOO before earnings.

Make a Bounty From This Tech-Splosion!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jul 16, 2013

Among the tech stocks carrying the Nasdaq higher is Texas Instruments, which could be on the verge of a breakout. Here are a couple options possibilities.

Let LinkedIn List Its Way to Options Profits

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2013

LinkedIn stock is facing a couple of walls of resistance that could keep LNKD down before this call credit spread expires.

Are Emerging Markets Actually Re-Emerging?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jul 12, 2013

Emerging markets performed an impressive about-face Thursday despite slipping back a bit Friday. But this might be an opportunity to get in on a broader swing higher.

Options: The QE Tapering Hedge

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 10, 2013

In the event that QE tapering eventually takes place, selling covered calls might be better than puts to hedge your entire portfolio.

Robust Starbucks Is Ripe for a Trade

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 9, 2013

Starbucks has spent the past month setting new all-time highs right and left. This options trade just needs SBUX to merely maintain its peak to be profitable.

Bet on Amgen Staying in Neutral

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 8, 2013

With two weeks to go until July expiration, this trade idea is counting on pharmaceutical stock Amgen to stay below the $100 area.

Call Up an Options Order for Krispy Kreme

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 3, 2013

Krispy Kreme has extended its streak of improving same-store sales at company-owned stores, and the technical picture is improving, too. Go long via these calls.

Bet on More Bullishness From Amazon

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 1, 2013

An attractive set of technical support and resistance for Amazon stock opens the doors for this put credit spread idea.

Wall Street Might Be Too Sour on BlackBerry

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 27, 2013

The bar for BlackBerry's Q1 earnings has been set to 'expert limbo,' and BBRY's sales prospects and technicals look promising. Consider these bullish options ahead of its report.

Apollo Flunks — Play for More Pain With a Bear Credit Spread

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 26, 2013

This for-profit ed stock can't get out of its own way. Selling an extremely near-term credit spread takes advantage of those missteps.

Shake the Seeds of Doubt in Monsanto

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 25, 2013

Monsanto is heading into its fiscal third-quarter earnings report with a great deal of negativity and uncertainty facing its stock. A contrarian bull play is the way to go.