Options Trading

VIX Shows Stocks, Options About to Enter Turkey Coma

By Adam Warner
Traders are likely to continue lowering their bids/offers as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday.

Chart of the Day – Veeco Instruments (VECO)

By John Lansing
Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: VECO) has broken out above the symmetrical triangle downtrend line and looks poised to resume its uptrend.

5 Stocks That Will Lead the Rally

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
These stocks to buy are about to make a technical bounce.

Go Long CEL, Short DTV

By Ryan Mallory
Cellcom Israel Ltd. (NYSE: CEL) is ready for another leg up, while DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is encountering overhead resistance.

Beware Dead-Cat Bounce

By Ryan Mallory
It is typical to see these extreme bounces in the market before resumed selling.

Get Motorola on Sale

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The general market weakness is providing long-term investors with an excellent opportunity to buy Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT) at a reasonable price.

Chart of the Day – Goldman Sachs (GS)

By John Lansing
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) is bouncing off strong support.

Market Close to Putting in Lower Low

By Ryan Mallory
The 50-day moving average could offer some support should the market drop that far.

Scale Into Silver ETF

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Scaling into the iShares Silver Trust (NYSE: SLV) is an effective strategy for this fast-moving market.

When to Exit an Options Trade

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Knowing when to exit an options trade is the most difficult part of trading. I'll help you to understand 'when to hold 'em' and 'when to fold 'em.'

5 Things to Watch Going Into Expiration

By Mark Wolfinger
There are certain situations that can amplify or crush the value of your option positions as expiration Friday approaches.

Chart of the Day – Cree, Inc. (CREE)

By John Lansing
Cree, Inc. (NASDAQ: CREE) is setting up for a $15-$18 move higher by the end of December or early January.

Go Long MCD, Short ADBE

By Ryan Mallory
McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) is a defensive stock to buy, while Adobe Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) will make a good stock to short if the trendline breaks.

Your Signal to Cash Out

By Ryan Mallory
If the S&P 500 closes below its 20-day moving average, then you may want to close out your long positions.

The Big VIX Picture

By Adam Warner
The VIX seems to have found a pretty comfortable range here, but there are some real changes below the surface.

AEO Calls Should Soar After Earnings

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Retail stock American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is setting up to surge after the company reports earnings.

Charts Say Traders Should Be on the Defensive

By Chris Vermeulen
The dollar, gold, oil and the equities market have had such big moves that trading defensively is the only way to play right now.

4 Benefits of Selling Options

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
When you buy options, you have to be right about market direction and about the amount of time it will take the market to move. But did you know that it is possible to be on the other side of the trade?

Will the Shorts Cash In?

By Ryan Mallory
After being burned numerous times by not taking profits after significant market sell-offs, the bears could be all too willing to do so today.
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