Calls, Puts & Options Trades

A Bearish Silver Trade: SLV Credit Spread

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
It appears precious metals will falter short term, so open a credit spread on silver ETF iShares Silver Trust ETF (NYSE: SLV).

Buy JAS Sept 45 Puts

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Jo-Ann Stores is likely to pull back after issuing a blowout earnings report.

The Cheapest Genzyme Buyout Trade

By Jon Ogg
These speculative options are a great deal if Genzyme gets a higher offer.

The Deflation Trade: Buy UUP Calls

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Deflation is getting its 15 minutes of fame.

Sell a Credit Spread on China ETF

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Take advantage of the risky co-dependent relationship between China and the U.S.

How to Spot a Dead Cat Bounce

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Find out what to look for if you want to trade this bearish pattern.

Joy Global Could Put a Smile on Traders’ Faces

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
These JOYG options could double after earnings.

5 Option Trades to Prove Tech Isn’t Dead

By Jon Ogg
Tech stocks may not be as dead as people think.

Short a WHR Call Option Spread

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
This week's durable goods orders and housing data do not bode well for Whirlpool.

SanDisk Options: Lock ‘n’ Roll

By Jon Ogg
What happens when you have an exponential return in an option before your trade rationale has even played out? You lock in your gains and…

Buy Ford Oct 13 Calls

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
If Ford rises $2, these options should go up 300% or more.

A Safe-Bet Options Trade

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Waiting to buy these JDSU calls until after earnings should pay off.

5 Cheap Option Trades on Education Stocks

By Jon Ogg
If you're interested in cheap options trading picks with big upside, these five trades on education stocks are just what you're looking for.

A Cheap Way to Bet on a Slowing SanDisk

By Jon Ogg
With a much higher beta than peers, buying these SNDK put options become a cheap way to bet on a slowing SanDisk.

Tiffany Could Be a Put Trader’s Best Friend

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The optimism surrounding luxury stocks like Tiffany & Co. looks overdone.

An Options Winner If RIMM Gets Torched (RIMM, AMZN, AAPL)

By Jon Ogg
Weak BlackBerry Torch smartphone sales cause retailers to slash price and Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ: RIMM) to fall.

Trade the HP Sex Scandal Rebound

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Hewlett-Packard plunged on sexual harassment charges that caused its CEO to resign, but should come back after earnings.

Apollo: A God Among Education Stocks?

By Jon Ogg
APOL is shining where other stocks in the for-profit education sector are failing

3 Criteria for Picking Bearish Plays

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Learn how to pick good shorting candidates to help you profit in a downtrend.
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