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Writing Covered Calls: Getting Started
Covered call writing is one of those 'too good to be true' option strategies, but when you don't understand options very well, it can be overly seductive.
Best Buy Isn’t the Best Buy
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) needs a blowout report to overcome the market's bearish bias toward recent earnings numbers, and the odds are against that.
The Safe Way to Trade Oil Stocks
By
Ron Ianieri
Buying oil stocks here comes with some pretty big risk, but there is a safer way to bet on their comeback.
BP Calls Could Deliver Some Slick Profits
By
Jon Ogg
BP plc (NYSE: BP) will be in trouble for quite some time, but with the stock near its 52-week low, these longer-term call options could pay off.
Buy DLM June 12.50 Calls
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Del Monte Foods Company (NYSE: DLM) may not be the sexiest name out there, but the profits from these DLM options should be anything but boring.
Carry Out a ‘Surgical Strike’ Option Trade in BBY
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) is a stock that really moves after earnings. Here is the best way to trade it.
Discount Retailer Could Make You a Quick Buck
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
With strong earnings results from the discount retail sector, look at Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) before it reports next week.
Sallie Mae Looks Like a Smart Trade
By
Jon Ogg
Buying call options on student loan company SLM Corporation (NYSE: SLM) could have you feeling pretty smart this summer.
The 5 Cheapest Options Strategies
By
Ken Trester
Don't let high commissions eat away at your bottom line. Learn which options trading strategies incur the smallest commission costs.
Jump on JOYG June 50 Calls
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Earnings could launch Joy Global Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYG) to its high near $65.
The Best Way to Hedge a Risky Market
By
Ron Ianieri
Hedging with put options can become very expensive in a volatile market like this one. But there is a way to fund your protection.
2 Trades to Profit From the Oil Volatility Explosion
By
Adam Warner
If you're looking for a way to capture the high volatility in options on crude, you must respect the strong price trend, as well. Here are two trades that do just that.
Buy AEO June 15 Calls
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
If stocks show signs of stabilizing, a bullish earnings play in American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) could have you flying high.
TIVO Options – Speculative TIVO Options Could Record Big Profits
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Jon Ogg
TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO) was cut in half following news that its patent victory would be heard in appeals court. But a reversal trade could have you seeing green.
AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) Earnings Trade
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
This unloved stock continues to outperform the broader market, has earnings growth comparable to Microsoft, and a return on capital that is better than Apple. Find out what it is here.
Trading Credit Spreads
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Find out how to profit when a stock doesn't move or even if the stock moves somewhat against you.
BZH Options – Get Homebuilder BZH at a Discount
By
Jon Ogg
Beazer Homes USA Inc. (NYSE: BZH) is up big on an upgrade and hedge fund interest, but rather than chase the stock, you can use options to buy it at a discount.
Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) Earnings Trade
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
It looks like Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) is going to have a hard time pleasing the Street when it reports earnings, so some May puts could deliver a quick profit.
6 Speculative Option Trades for Your Vegas Money
These trades may be a little on the risky side, but they offer you the chance to win it big.