Options Trading

4 Dividend Stocks You Never Knew About

By OptionsZone Experts
If a growth stock doesn't offer a dividend, you may have to take it yourself.

Buy YUM Aug 39 Puts

By Jon Ogg
It doesn't seem like the market will be able to keep Yum! Brands, Inc. afloat much longer.

Short China Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The ProShares UltraShort FTSE/Xinhua China 25 (NYSE: FXP) is on the verge of issuing a buy signal.

How to Trade Volatility in This Market

By Adam Warner
When we're seeing complacency and abject fear at the same time, traders may have to alter their approach.

Traders Speculating on RadioShack Options

By Jon Ogg
RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) near-term call options were active today on no real news, but a buyout could be looming.

Gold Stock Ready for Big Move Up

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: ABX)--This acquirer, explorer and developer of gold, copper, silver and zinc, has pulled back from a high of $48 in early…

A Star in a ‘Dying’ Industry

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The newspaper industry is one that most have given up for dead, but Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) could make a good trade ahead of earnings.

Diagonal Spreads 101

By Mark Wolfinger
Learn how to execute this option trading strategy.

Stock Trading Tools: 5 Ways Twitter Can Make You a Better Trader

By OptionsZone Experts
Twitter is an invaluable tool for investors and option traders. Learn how you can use Twitter to your advantage.

Your Next Chance to Profit When the Market Falls

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Buy the ProShares UltraShort S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SDS) on a rebound to profit from the ongoing bear market.

Your First Trade of the New Earnings Season

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Start earnings season of right with call options on The Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE: SHAW).

Time to Bank Your Profits in This ETF

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With the market due for a bounce, it would be prudent to take profits in the ProShares UltraShort Russell2000 Value ETF (NYSE: SJH) and wait for a better buying opportunity.

Do You Have the Guts to Bet on LeBron

By Jon Ogg
This speculative options trade could be a slam dunk if LeBron James decides to don a Knicks' jersey.

Short Selling Stocks – There is Nothing Evil About Shorting!

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
Short selling and shorting stocks are often seen as evil investing strategies. But the bottom line for equity investors is that short sellers can offer value to the stock market, and provide a source of investing insight. Short selling stocks is not inherently wrong.

Short Commodity ETF Gives Off Powerful Sign

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The volatile PowerShares DB Commodity Double Short ETN (NASDAQ: DEE) just gave one of the strongest buy signals -- the gold cross.

3 Ways to Profit From the Euro Zone Crisis

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
The euro zone crisis is far from over. Find out how to turn Europe's pain into your gain by shorting the euro, the British pound and European banks.

8 Explosive Option Trades

By OptionsZone Experts
We've put together a list of rocket-fueled options trades designed to light up your portfolio.

Hidden Fees Your Online Broker Won’t Tell You About

By InvestorPlace Staff
Commissions aren't the only fees you'll pay to enjoy the services of a discount broker. Like banks, most brokers also charge fees, which can range from annual maintenance fees to fees for paper statements and confirmations.

Customize Your Collar for a Volatility Trade

By Adam Warner
Selling options in this market might seem like a no-brainer, but there's another strategy that may better serve option traders.
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