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Buckle (BKE) Up, Santa!
Given activity in BKE's call options, one has to wonder if Santa is loading up on the stock.
The Bad News Victims of 2008 are the New Victors of 2009
By
Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
There were a lot of losing trades last year, but there were also winners for those willing to bet against conventional wisdom -- and this will be the case in 2009, too.
The 10 Dumbest Analyst Calls of 2008
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This collection of calls has been easier to write than See Spot Run. My only difficulty has been restraining myself in order to not be sued, punched out or have my tires slashed.
Genentech — Not What It Used to Be
While DNA has strong fundamental prospects, traders believe the big money win is unlikely in the next couple of months.
Top 10 ‘Financial Geniuses’ Who Got It Wrong in 2008
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Everybody makes mistakes, but some mistakes are bigger than others. OptionsZone.com staff looks back at the year to determine the 'financial geniuses' who really blew it.
A Doubler Over the Next Six Months?
Traders believe that Eastern European TV operator CETV will appreciate by more than 100% in six months.
‘Blink’ Your Way to Profits
By
Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
If you want to make more money when trading, you need to learn to trust your instincts.
10 Reasons to Use ETFs When Trading Options
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How do investors and traders cope with a market that has fallen more than 40% in just one year and survive until greener pastures return?
Investor Jiu-jitsu – The 88% Strategy Credit Spreads
By
Ken Trester
This strategy is all about using the market's momentum against itself to take advantage of leverage and pile on the profits month after month.
Options Fact or Fiction
Take this quiz to discover if you can separate the truth from fiction about the options trading market.
Margin-Sized Profits for Less
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John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Many traders turn to margin to increase their profit potential, but there are alternatives available that provide the same buying power with less risk.
Five Keys to Value Investing Profits
Some say this style of investing is broken, but there is a time and a place for this technique to work when you keep your focus.
Which Party Is Actually Better For the Markets?
While many people believe that Republicans are better for the markets, historical data on the Dow doesn't seem to support that notion.
It’s Not Too Late To Go Short
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Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
How do I know there's still plenty of time left? I attended a cocktail party. Find out how you can profit from the worst sectors of 2008.
Leverage Works Two ways — Liberty Media (LCAPA)
Traders in
LCAPA have implemented an interesting stratagy for the next six months.
Sell Volatility to Outsmart This Market
We love to follow the "smart money" into profitable trades. And with the market having some of its worst days in more than two decades, it's only natural for us to see what the big-money players are buying. And lately, they're selling.
Option Styles: American vs. European
By
Wade Hansen, Editor, Strategic Trader
Learn the differences between these two styles of options and how they affect risk premiums.
‘Naked’ Puts: An Alternative to Covered Calls
Learn why put writing can be less risky and offer more profit potential than writing covered calls.
Go ‘Buck Wild’ With Dollar ETFs
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Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Making a buck in the market isn't as easy as it used to be. But you can make money playing the greenback when it goes up -- or down.