Options Trading

Caterpillar Won’t Have to Do Much to Pop

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Considering Wall Street's low expectations for Caterpillar and already oversold conditions, even OK earnings could be enough to make this call spread pan out.

eBay Looks Like a Lousy Bet Here

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Both eBay's longer- and shorter-term charts are now flashing warning signs.

Make a Bullish Run (Well, Jog) at Google

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Google's fundamentals and technicals both have the stock primed to head higher on a good earnings report. If you want to play it conservatively, consider this bull call spread.

Options: The Diagonal Call Spread

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The diagonal call spread takes some patience, but it offers decent rewards for very little risk. Get familiar with the options strategy with this Priceline trade idea.

A Quiet Apple Can Be a Profitable Apple

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple is oozing volatility and earnings are just around the bend, giving this speculative butterfly option idea some appeal.

2 Ways to Play Google Before Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
If you're inclined to make a directional bet into Google's earnings report, here are two high-risk, high-reward plays -- one bullish and one bearish -- to consider.

Salesforce on a Slippery Slope

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Salesforce.com has been developing a bear flag formation and may break below a key support area.

Squeeze Profits From Oil With Strangles

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
On the heels of the downturn in oil, implied volatility for United States Oil Fund options has risen to its highest levels of the year. Play this rich volatility with a short strangle.

Let Traders’ Low Expectations for AmEx Be Your Friend

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
AmEx isn't getting much love ahead of tonight's first-quarter earnings report ... but those low expectations coupled with technical support help make a bullish case.

CME Group Skating on a Thin Support Zone

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
If broken, CME Group may drop toward its 200-day moving average.

Don’t Bet on Intel Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The sentiment going into Intel's quarterly earnings report tonight are middling to bearish. Those wanting to swim with the crowd might consider this options spread.

Exploit This Volatility Spike With Iron Condors

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The Russell 2000 was taken to the woodshed Monday, but if you think the cratering will give way to more even trading, consider this options play.

Industrial Stock’s Slide Looks Set to Continue

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Owens Corning sliced below a key uptrend line and is likely headed even lower.

The Ceiling Is Coming for Whole Foods

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Whole Foods is coming up against a line of resistance that has held strong in WFM's past two attacks. Expect that ceiling to go 3-0, and make this bearish trade to profit.

Tie Down Your Silver Straddle

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Last month's long straddle on SLV is sitting on 50% gains. Here's how to squeeze a little bit more out while securing some of the profits in the original trade.

Macy’s Headed for a Breakdown

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
For those looking for a swing trade, retailer Macy's (NYSE: M) is setting up a short-side opportunity.

3 Whale Trades to Make Now

By Traders Reserve
Pier 1, Ruby Tuesday and Bed, Bath and Beyond are all option trade heaven heading into earnings season, with each an opportunity to profit on earnings results

Play the Long-Term Future of Online Gaming

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Morgan Stanley is bullish on Boyd Gaming's ability to capitalize on a long-term explosion of online gaming. If you are too, consider playing this long-term options play.

Buyers of Dunkin’ Brands Should Expect Some Sweet Rewards

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A breakout from a mini-consolidation phase could take Dunkin' Brands Group (NASDAQ:DNKN) to new all-time highs.
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