Options Trading

How to Profit From the QE2 Bond Backlash

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
QE2 will be bad news for bonds, and traders can take advantage with a credit back spread on the iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NYSE: TLT).

VIX Goes to Canada

By Adam Warner
The TMX Group Inc. launched a volatility index called the S&P/TSX 60 VIX.

A Fed-Proof Options Straddle

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Position yourself to profit whether the market rallies or declines with an options straddle on the iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund (NYSE: IWM).

Use GLD Calendar Spread to Profit From Gold’s Fall

By J.W. Jones
GLD Calendar Spread - The price of gold and gold ETF SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE: GLD) are likely to decline as the U.S. dollar has a relief rally.

2 Ways to Trade a Potential Massey Buyout

By Jon Ogg
Massey Energy Company (NYSE: MEE) is on the move after news of a possible sale.

ABT – A Slow and Steady Earnings Winner

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) is about as predictable as it gets when it comes to earnings.

How to Trade 3 Big-Name Earnings Reports (AAPL, GS, WFC)

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Earnings from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) and Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) will be the market's focus this week.

Dollar Rally Could Hurt Stocks

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund's chart shows the foreboding oversold condition of the U.S. dollar.

Using Options to Predict an Earnings Move

By Adam Warner
A look at the options markets ahead of a company's earnings announcement can clue you in to a big move.

Apple Options That Are Worth Every Penny

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
These Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) options could double by April.

7 Stocks Primed for a Short Squeeze Rally

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The following stocks are potential candidates for a short squeeze rally based on the trends in their short interest and price activity.

S&P 500 May be About to Take a Breather

By David Banister
We are likely to see a pullback before a rally to new highs, according to Elliott Wave Theory and Fibonacci retracement.

Make Bank on Europe’s Worst Bank

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Spain's Banco Santander, S.A. (NYSE: STD) is facing enormous problems, and you can capitalize on them with put options.

Are You Brave Enough to Bet Against Big Blue?

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) has rallied 14% since late August, but the stock is likely to fall after the company reports earnings.

The Deflation Trade: GLD, SLV Calls

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Quantitative easing to counter deflation should make going long the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD) and the iShares Silver Trust (NYSE: SLV) lucrative trades.

8 Things You Must Do Before Expiration Day

By Mark Sebastian
Expiration trading provides a lot of opportunity, but it's not as easy as you think. Get tips for managing expiring options positions.

‘Value’ Stocks – Golden Opportunity or Land Mine?

By Ron Ianieri
Before buying a so-called value stock, there are two questions you must ask.

A Funny Thing Happened in the VIX Today

By Adam Warner
Find out what the unusual VIX action may be signaling.

How to Profit From Google’s Coming Sell-off

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
This debit spread will limit your risk while providing you with the chance to profit if Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) sells off after earnings as it usually does.
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