Options Trading

2 Days to Buy BBBY Calls

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
We're looking to keep our current winning streak going with an earnings trade in Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY).

7 Option Trades for Father’s Day

By OptionsZone Experts
In honor of Father's Day, our experts are bringing you dad-inspired option trades.

Is it Safe to Jump Into Retail?

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Let's look at the SPDR S&P Retail's (NYSE: XRT) chart to see if the sector is a buy.

How to Choose the Right Option to Sell

By Mark Wolfinger
Many covered call writers buy the wrong stocks and sell the wrong options. Learn how to pick the right ones.

Options Broker Review: tradeMONSTER

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Learn the pros and cons of this online options brokerage.

Go Short on Housing Weakness

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The SPDR S&P Homebuilders' (NYSE: XHB) chart shows the sector may be due for a pullback.

Can the Government Manipulate the VIX?

By Adam Warner
Find out how the government, or anyone for that matter, can manipulate the VIX.

Red Hat Looking Sharp

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
With corporate software spending on the rise, and a history of strong post-earnings moves, traders should look at Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT) call options.

Build Profits With 3 Crumbling Housing Stocks

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Housing stocks are vulnerable to a sell-off, especially if the economy weakens. Here are three option trades to profit from the sector's struggles.

Financial ETF Could Score You a Big Payday

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The ProShares Ultra Financials (NYSE: UYG) flashed a buy signal, and traders may be able to capture a 10-point run.

What is Covered Call Writing?

By Mark Wolfinger
Learn exactly how you go about executing the popular covered call option strategy.

With a Name Like Smucker’s, Buy Some Calls

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The J.M. Smucker Company (NYSE: SJM) may seem like a tame food company, but it tends to make big moves after earnings.

Writing Covered Calls: Getting Started

By Mark Wolfinger
Covered call writing is one of those 'too good to be true' option strategies, but when you don't understand options very well, it can be overly seductive.

Leverage a Bet Against Semi Stocks

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A break through the triple-top should launch the leveraged inverse semiconductor ETF, the ProShares UltraShort Semiconductors (NYSE: SSG), higher.

Best Buy Isn’t the Best Buy

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) needs a blowout report to overcome the market's bearish bias toward recent earnings numbers, and the odds are against that.

Your Next Chance to Short the Emerging Markets

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A series of new buy signals give investors an excellent opportunity for another trade in the ProShares UltraShort MSCI Emerging Markets (NYSE: EEV).

Short the Market With SJH

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With the broad market on the verge of a major breakdown, you should consider buying the ProShares UltraShort Russell2000 Value ETF (NYSE: SJH).

The Safe Way to Trade Oil Stocks

By Ron Ianieri
Buying oil stocks here comes with some pretty big risk, but there is a safer way to bet on their comeback.

BP Calls Could Deliver Some Slick Profits

By Jon Ogg
BP plc (NYSE: BP) will be in trouble for quite some time, but with the stock near its 52-week low, these longer-term call options could pay off.
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