Options Trading

VIX-apalooza – 8 VIX ETNs Debut

There are now even more ways to trade volatility, but do we really need them?

A Warning to the Bears

Be very careful of getting overly bearish in this market, as this rally could last for a while.

Can the Bulls Keep the Rally Going?

The bulls pulled a rabbit out of the hat Wednesday, but in a volatile, headline-driven market, the good news can easily turn sour.

A Hated Stock You Might Just Love

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) has been one of worst-performing stocks of 2010, but it has a history of rallying after it reports earnings.

2 Goldman Sachs Option Spreads

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) is offering an interesting setup for long and short traders.

$1,500 Gold Possible in the Not-So-Distant Future

Gold prices will head to $1,480-$1,525 before a major correction.

Don’t Trust the Early Market Action

We've learned that the large gaps at the open, whether up or down, cannot be trusted.

Brace for a Sell-off

The support at S&P 1,174 is within 8 points of cracking.

The ETF to Buy Before the Next Leg Down

With the S&P 500 on the verge of a breakdown, traders should buy the Direxion Daily Large Cap Bear 3X Shares (NYSE: BGZ).

Short Treasurys With TLT Options

A synthetic short trade using iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund (NYSE: TLT) options could pay off if the run in bond prices is over.

6 Top Stocks for December

These top stocks to buy could break out before the new year.

The 2 Most Important Numbers for Traders

The bears need a close below S&P 1,173; the bulls need a close above 1,200.

Why Traders Should Play it Safe Today

Another day of selling and a close below S&P 1,174 would spell trouble for stocks.

Mr. VIX’s Wild Ride

Find out what the VIX rally and subsequent sell-off mean for traders.

Stock Up on Kroger Call Options

A bullish options trade ahead of Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) earnings could pay off.

How to Trade With Better Than 50/50 Odds

Option trades with better than even odds are rare, but they do exist.

OptionsXpress to Pay $4.50 Dividend

Investors still have time to get in on OptionsXpress Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: OXPS) special dividend.

Wild Market Remains in Trading Range

Despite big price swings, the market continues to consolidate within a narrow range.

Headlines Ruling the Market

The news is overshadowing technicals, and the near-term direction of the market is in doubt.