Options Trading

UPS Should Deliver Big Profits

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The record number of deliveries this holiday season and a strong technical trend bode well for United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE: UPS).

What’s to Blame for the Low VIX?

By Adam Warner
Correlation is down as investors grow complacent.

A ‘Last-Minute’ Options Trade

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Traders still have time to buy Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) call options before the company reports earnings.

A Cheaper Way to Buy GLD

By J.W. Jones
Selling cash-secured naked puts on the SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE: GLD) is an options strategy traders can use to take advantage of a pullback in gold prices.

Top 10 Market Villains of 2010

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
2008 had the big banking executives that put the global economy at risk with their outrageous leveraged bets. In 2009, it was the infamous Bernie Madoff and his Ponzi scheme. Now find out who were this year's biggest offenders.

What Will the Rest of 2010 Bring?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If history repeats itself, the bulls have the rest of December to enjoy the party.

4 Reasons to Trade ETF Options

By Andrew Hart
Learn the advantages of trading options on exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

12 Tips for Writing Covered Calls

By Ken Trester
Many investors think writing options (i.e., covered calls) is an easy way to generate cash. But there's more to it than meets the eye.

Battle Line Remains Drawn at S&P 1,227

By Emily Norris, Contributing Editor
Yesterday's price action was choppy, but the bulls managed to hold the important support level on the S&P 500.

One Sector I’m Not Worried About

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
I am a cautious bull on the overall market, but a firm bull on precious metals.

Could the Clouds be Lifting on Solar Stocks?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Several solar energy stocks and ETFs have started to shine

A Smarter Way to Trade Buyout Rumors

By Mark Sebastian
Avoid ringing up commissions and trading costs with a risk reversal strategy using an options spread.

Managed Futures Going Mainstream

By Chuck Epstein, Mutual Fund Writer
An intro to the managed futures product

Do VIX ETNs Make Good Portfolio Hedges?

By Adam Warner
I typically complain about VXX and VXZ, but they can be useful hedges with certain options strategies.

2 Bank Stocks to Short

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Europe's economic struggles continue to create opportunities for short sellers.

When to Exercise an Option

By Stan Freifeld
Options expert explains when it makes sense (and money) to utilize your right to exercise an option.

Should Investors Be Nervous?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Tuesday's high-volume key reversal day is not a good sign.

JOYG Calls Should Give Traders Reason to Rejoice

By Bryan Perry
With commodity demand and prices on the rise, Joy Global Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYG) should be a major beneficiary.

Top 7 Reasons to Trade Options

By John Lansing
Some investors shy away from trading options, but here are seven reasons you should consider using these powerful tools.
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