Calls, Puts & Options Trades

Bullish Call Spread Trade on AAPL

By InvestorPlace Staff
One option trader bet on an upside move for Apple by executing a bullish call spread.

Live Large With Big Lots Calls

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The discount retailer's stock should continue to bounce higher. Get the trade for BIG.

Use GLD, SLV, BAC Weekly Options to Profit by Friday

By OptionsZone Experts
See profits by the end of next week using weekly options on NYSE:GLD, NYSE:BAC and NYSE:SLV.

It’ll Pay to Be Early on a Heinz Call Option

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The premium is attractively low, and the company is well-positioned to get a boost from earnings.

Try a Covered Call to Profit from Carbo Ceramics’ Bounceback

By Dan Passarelli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's a way to lower risk with a good stock in a choppy market.

Use Options to Trade the Mess in Europe

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Here are ways for traders and investors alike to place bets on the banks and gold prices.

How to Play the Gold Rush With LEAPS

By OptionsZone Experts
Here's a way to avoid volatility and place some long-term bets.

Consider an Option Put Spread to Play Gold’s Comeback

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Here's a lower-risk strategy to capture profit.

Staples Looks Good for a Put Option Trade

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The bullish sentiment towards SPLS is a head-scratcher. Options traders have a great opportunity with this vulnerable stock.

Monday’s OptionsPlace: Avnet Calls Catch Fire

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Options volatility continues to slump in the wake of the move higher in stocks.

Use Bearish Calls Against the Market’s ‘Dead-Cat Bounce’

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Traders expecting some downside have a few options.

Even with Higher Margin Requirements, Gold Still Glitters

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Even though new margin requirements increased the cost of gold futures by 22%, the metal is still a good buy for traders.

Thursday’s OptionsPlace: Nvidia Calls Find Buyers

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Traders are placing bets ahead of the company's earnings report.

Plow Ahead With a Put Option on Deere

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The stock has recently slumped after earnings reports. This time looks no different.

How to Trade Fear and Uncertainty

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
The old-fashioned play of precious metals still delivers in tough times.

Use Options to Keep Rooting Against News Corp.

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Buying a put on the media giant looks like an attractive proposition.

Transocean (RIG) – A Stock Getting Drilled

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Here's why you should bail out -- or short -- the stock of Transocean, an international provider of offshore contract drilling services.

Use Options to Trade the Coming Double Dip

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
It's time to follow the market sentiment and use options to trade the coming double dip.

Polo’s Earnings Pop Could Bring a Quick Profit

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Here's a way to profit from a stock that usually jumps after earnings.
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