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Sweet 16 Option Trades
Top traders offer up their game-winning ideas for OptionsZone's Annual March Madness Contest.
Earnings Trade – AAR Corp-AIR
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Jon Lewis, Contributor
Aerospace supplier and service provider AAR Corp. (AIR) looks poised for a major move higher after it announces earnings.
Profit From Greece’s Short-Term Recovery With National Bank of Greece SA-NBG Calls
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Jon Ogg
Greece's issues are not likely to disappear entirely any time soon, but that doesn't mean you can't make some money betting on a near-term bounce on an aid and austerity package.
Is the VIX Cheap on the Anniversary of the Bear Market Low?
By
Adam Warner
A year after we hit the bear market lows with the VIX around 50, the 'fear index' is now below 20. But does that mean the VIX is cheap here?
10 Red Carpet Option Trades
In honor of Hollywood's biggest night, our experts have compiled some Oscar-themed trades. Here are the nominees for the best option trades …
Use Palm-PALM Put Options to Profit From Company’s Struggles
By
Jon Ogg
The only hope for floundering smartphone maker Palm (PALM) may be an acquisition, but in the meantime, traders should take advantage of the company's struggles.
Earnings Trade – Kroger-KR
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Grocer Kroger (KR) looks vulnerable as it heads into earnings. Find out why.
What is the VIX Signaling?
By
Adam Warner
The VIX has dropped about 30% in a mere three weeks. So what, if anything, is the fear index saying about the market?
Put Options – How to Get Around the SEC’s New Short-Selling Restrictions
By
Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The SEC voted to impose new restrictions on short selling, but there's a perfectly legal way to get around it.
Earnings Trade – Big Lots-BIG
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Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
If history is any guide, Big Lots (BIG) should make a substantial move next week. Find out which direction we think it's headed.
Use Options to Bet on Millipore-MIL, Thermo Fisher-TMO Deal
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Jon Ogg
If you want to get long acquisition target Millipore (MIL), options are a much safer bet here than buying the stock outright.
WMT Options – Wal-Mart Headed for a Fall
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Jon Ogg
Despite Wal-Mart's (WMT) better-than-expected earnings, the stock looks to be headed for a breakdown. We recommend covering your ass(ets) with the following put options.
Earnings Trade – Express Scripts-ESRX
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Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Pharmacy management services provider Express Scripts (ESRX) should beat earnings estimates and continue its move higher.
4 Stocks: 3 Hot, 1 Not
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
We think the Street has it all backward when it comes to these four stocks. Find out how to position yourself on the right side of these trades.
9 Option Trades to Fall in Love With
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Whether you love or loathe the sappiest of commercial holidays, you'll be tickled pink with the profits you'll see from these Valentine's Day-inspired trades.
Earnings Trade – Whole Foods Markets Inc-WFMI
By
Jon Lewis, Contributor
Whole Foods Markets Inc. (WFMI) has a habit of making big moves after reporting earnings, and traders who take the right side of this bet could be handsomely rewarded.
3 Option Trades for a Market Crash
By
Jon Ogg
The latest stock market pullback has many traders looking for ways to hedge against a market crash. Here are three option trades that will allow you to protect yourself from a crash -- AND profit from it.
6 Winning Super Bowl Option Trades
In the spirit of this weekend's gridiron rumble, we're bringing you stocks to trade that could score you some big profits.
Earnings Trade – Electronic Arts-ERTS
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
One of videogame maker Electronic Arts' (ERTS) greatest strengths has turned into a major problem for the company -- its sponsorship of Tiger Woods. And that's not all that's wrong with the stock.
