Options Trading

Using Implied Volatility to Select the Right Option

By Stan Freifeld
Find out how to use implied volatility to determine whether an option's premium is overpriced or undervalued.

6 Stocks That Could Double in 2011

By Jon Ogg
The stocks on this list could deliver 100% returns in the next 12 months.

5 Retail Stocks to Short

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Retailers have been some of the best performers in the past few months, but these retail stocks are due for a fall.

A ‘Crafty’ Retail Options Trade

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Earnings Trade - Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. (NYSE: JAS) may not have the appeal of some other retailers, but the stock has a knack for making big gains after earnings.

An ETF for Traders Only

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With a correction in progress, it's time to get back into the ProShares Ultra Russell2000 Value ETF (NYSE: UVT).

3 Stocks About to Make a Recovery

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Leverage these bullish candidates with call options.

11 Market Predictions for 2011

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Start preparing yourself for the bumpy ride in the year ahead with these market predictions and trading ideas for 2011.

8 Thanksgiving Option Trades

By OptionsZone Experts
The holiday season is shaping up to be bountiful for a number of retailers and food companies (and not so plentiful for others). And the best way to leverage the moves in these stocks will be with options.

Go Long MENT, Short TIE

By Ryan Mallory
Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) is trading near support; Titanium Metals Corporation (NYSE: TIE) breakdown in place.

Can the Bulls Break S&P 1,200?

By Ryan Mallory
A breakout above this level will change the sentiment of the market.

Top Tech Stock to Buy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) is worth considering both as a trade and as a quality addition to a portfolio of technology stocks.

Will the Bulls Get Something to be Thankful For

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The PowerShares US Dollar Index Bullish Fund's (NYSE: UUP) stochastic issued a strong sell signal, which is another plus for stock market bulls.

A Retail Stock That Should Surprise Traders

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) should easily overcome the ridiculously low earnings expectations.

Chart of the Day – Rubicon Minerals (RBY)

By John Lansing
Gold stock Rubicon Minerals Corp. (AMEX: RBY) is outperforming the rest of the sector.

Go Long RAH, Short VPRT

By Ryan Mallory
Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RAH) looks poised for another move higher; VistaPrint NV (NASDAQ: VPRT) is encountering heavy resistance.

Watch S&P 1,173

By Ryan Mallory
A break below this level would establish a new downtrend.

Straddles: When You’re Not Sure

By Stan Freifeld
These spreads can help option traders get in the game even when they don't have a clue about which direction the market is heading next.

AAPL Contrarian Options Trade Pays Big

By J.W. Jones
Find out why options are a contrarian trader's best friend.

Second Chance to Buy JetBlue

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The recent market sell-off is giving investors another shot to buy JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU).
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