Calls, Puts & Options Trades

The Market’s in for a Crude Awakening

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Improving technicals are helping to strengthen the resolve of oil bulls. Consider this put trade on USO to play off a possible breakout.

Linn Energy Just Needs to Toe the Line

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Friday's trading might have signaled an end to Linn Energy's decline, putting this options spread into play.

It’s Time to ‘Put’ Your Big Winners in Protection Mode

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Are you sitting on big gains in stocks like Best Buy, Micron or Bristol-Myers Squibb? This basic options trade can help you shield your profits and keep you long.

Options: Don’t Make These Sucker’s Bets

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sometimes in the hunt for mega-premiums, you can get snookered into a bet you might regret. Avoid these tempting options plays in NFLX, AMZN and LULU.

Know the Basics About Small-Cap Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
There are few differences between trading options on large-cap stocks and small-cap stocks, but those differences are significant handcuffs.

Higher Ed, Higher Profits

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
For-profit education stocks are a dangerous game right now -- which is why they're perfect for the options world. Minimize your risk with this bullish play.

Earnings Loom for Rocketing Rite Aid

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Earnings announcements can be a volatile devil quick to steal shareholders’ profits, so with Rite Aid's report on the horizon, RAD shareholders should get protective.

Emerging Markets Are a Big Drag on Metals

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The XME looks poised for continued underperformance -- this options play looks to take advantage of that scenario.

Go Long and Soar to Profits With Boeing

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Now that Boeing's Dreamliners are back in the air again, the stock has been taking off too. Use long calls to cash in on the momentum.

‘Fear Index’ Got You Scared? Don’t Be.

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The VIX swung wildly last week as investors took on more "insurance" than needed. Our objective system can profit from this kind of emotion-driven trading.

Can’t Afford High-Flying Stocks? Try Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The rampaging stock market is leaving many investors simply priced out of high-flying stocks. Thankfully, options can get them back in the game.

Volatility Has Entered the Building!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The lift in implied volatility is increasing the appeal of option-selling strategies like individual credit spreads and iron condors. Consider these two SPY trades.

How to Short Stocks Using Options

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
During the past few years, I’ve run up against the problem of not being able to find shares to short. The solution? Deep-in-the-money puts.

Sina’s Best Offense Is a Great Defense

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chinese online media stock Sina Corp. is sitting atop a number of technical supports that should help this options trade pay off.

Play the Shifting Momentum in Gold Miners

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A few promising signs have formed during the past month, hinting at the potential for at least a short-term tradable bottom in the beleaguered GDX.

Brew Up a Winner With GMCR

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
This stock is piping-hot again -- take a look at this June call spread to take advantage of the renewed strength.

A Breakout Looms in Western Refining

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The stock is poised for a breakout after months of consolidation -- here are two options strategies to take advantage of the coming move.

Profit From the Bond Bulls’ Misfortune

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Aggressive traders looking to profit from the misfortune of bond bulls have a handful of bond ETFs to choose from. Consider this potential trade in the TBT.

Charge Ahead With a Visa Credit Spread

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
The stock has strong underlying support -- this income play pays if the stock stays above $169.45 through June expiration.
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