Options Trading

Traders Could Ride This Auto Parts Stock 20% Higher

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A strong buy signal from MACD suggests that another breakout is in progress for Johnson Controls.

Shop the Fire Sale in NFLX Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
These two risk-reduction strategies for Netflix shareholders are made all the more appealing by the current discount on NFLX options.

Warning: Ignore the ‘Buy’ Signal in Gold

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A short-term buy signal has been issued for SPDR Gold Shares, but the long-term trend is down.

Apple’s Chart Still Has No Pep in Its Step

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A confluence of factors -- technical trends, buybacks, institutional investors -- has limited Apple stock's potential in both the upside and downside for the time being.

Protect Your Newfound Intel Gains

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The semiconductor sector is being lifted by a recent breakout in Intel. If you've been riding INTC's crest, consider a little protection in the form of covered calls.

Try a Southwestern Energy Straddle Before Earnings

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the past, Southwestern Energy's stock has acted very volatile before its earnings report ... and for this straddle idea to work, that needs to happen again.

Short Banks at Your Own Peril

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
I expect financials to eventually revert to the mean, but for now, trying to play banks to the short side will only end in failure.

Apple’s Slide Isn’t Over, But Wait for This Price to Sell

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders should short Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) on a reactive bounce to its 50-day moving average.

Squeeze More Income Out of Exxon

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you already own Exxon Mobil stock, consider playing XOM before Thursday morning's earnings report via this options spread trade.

Triple Top Panic Time for the S&P? Not Yet.

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The next minor stock market downturn is likely to be accompanied by increased talk of a triple top in the S&P 500 Index. Are concerns about this triple top valid?

Qualcomm Issues ‘Buy’ Signal Ahead of Earnings Announcement

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Our proprietary indicator has correctly triggered three trading buy signals for Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) since last summer.

Support Looms for Big Blue

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Multiple support levels should lead to a slowing in IBM's decline, if not an outright rebound. Here are two different tactics options traders could use right now.

How to Play a Potential VMware Earnings Pop

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Given the low earnings expectations for VMware and its current technical backdrop, options traders should consider a bullish stance heading into tonight's report.

The Price Level to Watch in Exxon Mobil

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
When Exxon Mobil reports Thursday, everyone -- XOM shareholders, as well as energy and broader market followers alike -- should be paying attention.

Options: The Short Bear Ratio Spread

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you think your stock will tank, protect yourself with this complex option strategy. Here's an example using the upcoming Green Mountain earnings.

Resist the Urge to Make a Quick Apple Play

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
If you're going to try to make an Apple earnings bet, consider longer-dated options instead to widen the margin of error.

Netflix: Time to Cash Out?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders who bought on my initial recommendation are sitting on a profit of more than 100%.

Monster Beverage Is Running Out of Energy

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Monster Beverage is running into resistance and faces lots of big-picture headwinds. Make this bearish trade to profit.

Big Profits From Copper’s Collapse

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The best way to play for more downside isn't with the commodity itself, but rather a useful proxy.
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