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Do You Have the Guts to Bet on LeBron
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Jon Ogg
This speculative options trade could be a slam dunk if LeBron James decides to don a Knicks' jersey.
Short Selling Stocks – There is Nothing Evil About Shorting!
By
Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
Short selling and shorting stocks are often seen as evil investing strategies. But the bottom line for equity investors is that short sellers can offer value to the stock market, and provide a source of investing insight. Short selling stocks is not inherently wrong.
3 Ways to Profit From the Euro Zone Crisis
By
Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
The euro zone crisis is far from over. Find out how to turn Europe's pain into your gain by shorting the euro, the British pound and European banks.
8 Explosive Option Trades
We've put together a list of rocket-fueled options trades designed to light up your portfolio.
Customize Your Collar for a Volatility Trade
By
Adam Warner
Selling options in this market might seem like a no-brainer, but there's another strategy that may better serve option traders.
A Cheap Way to Protect Your Portfolio From Market Crashes
Find out how to use inexpensive options to protect yourself and even profit when the market tanks.
A Fast Trade for a Slow Week Ahead
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Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
This earnings trade in Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) could provide a handsome return during the slow holiday-shortened week.
2 Ways to Profit From RIMM’s Struggles
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Jon Ogg
BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ: RIMM) is losing market share to iPhones and Droids. Here are two ways to play the stock's slide.
Short Selling Report – Stocks the Market is Betting Against Now
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Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
For the period ending June 15, short sellers in the stock market made some huge bets against the largest companies listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ according to data from each exchange. Leading the charge were financial stocks like Citigroup (C) and Bank of America (BAC), but also tech mainstays like Microsoft (MSFT) and Cisco (CSCO).
A Trade to Protect You if the Market Crashes
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Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
With the downside risks growing, traders need to prepare for the worst and protect their portfolios.
Monsanto is a Bad Seed
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) is no longer the dominant presence in the agriculture sector that it once was, and traders should make a nice profit with July 50 puts.
How to Limit Your Losses When Trading Covered Calls
Part of successful covered call writing is knowing how to manage a losing trade.
2 Days to Buy BBBY Calls
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Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
We're looking to keep our current winning streak going with an earnings trade in Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY).
7 Option Trades for Father’s Day
In honor of Father's Day, our experts are bringing you dad-inspired option trades.
How to Choose the Right Option to Sell
Many covered call writers buy the wrong stocks and sell the wrong options. Learn how to pick the right ones.
Red Hat Looking Sharp
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
With corporate software spending on the rise, and a history of strong post-earnings moves, traders should look at Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT) call options.
Build Profits With 3 Crumbling Housing Stocks
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Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Housing stocks are vulnerable to a sell-off, especially if the economy weakens. Here are three option trades to profit from the sector's struggles.
What is Covered Call Writing?
Learn exactly how you go about executing the popular covered call option strategy.
With a Name Like Smucker’s, Buy Some Calls
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Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The J.M. Smucker Company (NYSE: SJM) may seem like a tame food company, but it tends to make big moves after earnings.