Calls, Puts & Options Trades

Skew This Volatility Index

By Adam Warner
Contrary to a recent report, call options on the S&P 500 Index Options (CBOE: SPX) are dirt cheap.

Anadarko Option Will Confound Bears

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
A call option on Anadarko Petroleum (NYSE: APC) could rise despite poor earnings.

Baker Hughes, Ericsson Tops in Options

By Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com
Options trading picks up after Bernanke speaks. Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) see action.

Options Lunch – Big Bucks Buy SPX Puts

By OptionsZone Experts
Jefferies study finds put buying in the three-month series in the S&P 500 Index Options (CBOE: SPX).

Intel Earnings Drive Market – Again

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a market driver but it’s price looks too high. Consider a covered call trade.

Silver America’s New Favorite Option

By Adam Warner
Options on the iShares Silver ETF (NYSE: SLV) have topped volume charts, followed by ProShares Ultra Short Silver ETF (NYSE: ZSL).

Yahoo, Microsoft Lead Options Trading

By Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com
Option volume picks up with traders active in Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO) and Allied Nevada Gold (AMEX: ANV).

Options Lunch – Traders Eye Fed, Play Silver

By OptionsZone Experts
Options activity is mild midday as the market preps for the FOMC meeting Wednesday.

Silver Volatility Suggests Option Sales

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Option sellers could profit from the volatility premium built into option prices in iShares Silver Trust ETF (NYSE: SLV).

Play Rackspace on the Cheap With Options

By Stutland Volatility Group
Buy a call options spread on Rackspace Hosting (NYSE: RAX) to profit if the stock moves higher.

Silver Options Busy on Slow Day

By Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com
Options trading slow but IShares Silver Fund (NYSE: SLV) trades more than 1 million contracts.

Healthcare’s Up, Cerner Options Rally

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Buy a call option on Cerner Corp. (NASDAQ: CERN) as healthcare sector continues higher.

Options Midday – Market Awaits Fed Moves

By OptionsZone Experts
Options trading tense but slow as traders await word on possible QE III.

Ride Gold ETF Uptrend With Option Spread

By Jack Walker, IVolatility.com
Trade an options spread on the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD) while interest rates are low.

Trade a Covered Call on International Paper

By Stutland Volatility Group
Sell a covered call on International paper (NYSE: IP).

A Dollar Tree Spread at Half the Price

By Dan Passarelli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Try an options put spread on Dollar Tree Stores (NASDAQ: DLTR).

6 Options for a Japanese Comeback

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Trade long-term options on Japanese stocks, ETFs to profit as the nation revives.

Combat Uncertainty With an Option Collar

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
An options collar trade can protect a stock position while still garnering premium.

Buy Mylan Calls, United Rental Puts

By Ken Trester
Buy call options on Mylan (NASDAQ: MYL), and puts on United Rental (NYSE: URI).
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