Options Trading

Analysts Jumping the Gun

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It's too soon to call yesterday's breakout an inverse head-and-shoulders formation.

Buy BBBY Oct 42 Calls

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
These options should give you the biggest bang for your buck if Bed Bath & Beyond rallies after earnings.

The Secret 99% of Investors Don’t Know

By Chris Vermeulen
Find out who is making a killing while you sleep.

A VIX Product That’s Headed to Zero

By Adam Warner
Find out why the iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures ETN (NYSE: VXX) doesn't measure up.

Buy ETF Options to Profit From Latin Fever

By Andrew Hart
While the U.S. market may be struggling, Latin America is on fire, and traders can take advantage with Brazil ETF BRF calls.

What Happens to In-the-Money Puts at Expiration?

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Find out why you're better off selling the put option than holding it through expiration.

19 Stocks Wall Street Wants to Own

By Ryan Mallory
Find out where the smart money is putting their capital to work.

An ETF to Profit in This Tired Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With stocks looking very tired, the ProShares UltraShort Russell2000 Value ETF (NYSE: SJH) could reverse from support.

12 Bubble Stocks About to Burst

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
These stocks are at the top of their trading ranges and headed for a short-term correction.

Make a Rush for This Gold ETF

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With central banks buying gold, the SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE: GLD) could hit new highs

Chart of the Day – How to Play Steel in this Market

By John Lansing
Today's Chart of the Day features a continuation rising wedge on steel stock United States Steel Corp (NYSE: X).

Euro Freefall Ahead

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Find out how to play the next phase of the European debt crisis with currency ETF CurrencyShares Euro Trust (NYSE: FXE).

Another Way to Short This Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If the market stumbles, the inverse ProShares UltraShort Semiconductors ETF (NYSE: SSG) could make a run.

VIX Sending Mixed Signals

By Chris Rowe
If you're trying to predict the market's next move with the VIX, you'll need a little help from some other indicators.

Understanding How Implied Volatility Affects Options Traders

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
When used correctly, implied volatility can control your risk and help you make smarter trades by getting a better read on market behavior.

Watch for Buy Signal From Home Depot

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE: HD) is still in a bear market, but long-term buyers should put this stock on their watch list.

Short the Fallen Smartphone Kingpin

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Buy put options on Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ: RIMM) before the company reports earnings.

Beware Coming Correction in Gold

By Chris Vermeulen
Gold is in a long-term uptrend, but a correction could be around the corner.

20 Stocks Headed for a Meltdown

By Ryan Mallory
These stocks are likely to break down before the overall market does.
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