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Trading Credit Spreads
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Find out how to profit when a stock doesn't move or even if the stock moves somewhat against you.
BZH Options – Get Homebuilder BZH at a Discount
By
Jon Ogg
Beazer Homes USA Inc. (NYSE: BZH) is up big on an upgrade and hedge fund interest, but rather than chase the stock, you can use options to buy it at a discount.
How Skew Affects the VIX
By
Adam Warner
You need to understand how skew impacts the VIX, because the 'volatility of volatility' can overstate how fast options are actually moving.
Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) Earnings Trade
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
It looks like Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) is going to have a hard time pleasing the Street when it reports earnings, so some May puts could deliver a quick profit.
6 Speculative Option Trades for Your Vegas Money
These trades may be a little on the risky side, but they offer you the chance to win it big.
Buy Put Options on Gold ETF GLD
By
Jon Ogg
Gold recently hit a record high and may keep going up. But if you have some speculative cash lying around, a bet against that could make you a nice profit.
Netflix-NFLX Earnings Trade
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
With the majority of analysts rating Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) a hold or sell, we've go to ask: Are they looking at the same chart and profit numbers we are?
2 Hot Commodity Option Trades
If you've ever thought about trading commodity options, now is a great time. Here are two trades to get you started.
An Option Strategy for Those Who Can’t Afford to Lose
All trading comes with some degree of risk, but if minimizing your losses is your top priority, we have just the strategy for you.
Cisco Options – Using Puts to Buy Cisco Under $25
By
Jon Ogg
If you missed the chance to get in on Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) when the stock fell last week, it may not be too late.
BIDU Options to Play Baidu Inc Stock Split
By
Jon Ogg
These speculative calls will benefit if Baidu, Inc. ADS (NASDAQ: BIDU) pops after analysts adjust their targets following Wednesday's 10-for-1 stock split.
Play Retail Earnings With Retail ETF XRT
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The retail sector will hog the earnings spotlight this week. With fundamentals on the upswing, you should look at calls on the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT).
6 Tips for Buying Commodity Options
By
Ken Trester
If you want to trade commodity futures the safer way with options, we have some pointers to get you started.
Volatility and the VIX – How to Use the VIX
By
Adam Warner
We have elaborated on what the VIX can't do, but how about what it can do? Find out here.
Electronic Arts Inc-ERTS Earnings Trade
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) seems to be making the same type of comeback as its famous sponsor Tiger Woods -- a slow one.
Hedging – Using Covered Calls and Put Options to Hedge a Position
By
Ron Ianieri
Here are two ways you can hedge your portfolio when the market is falling.
8 Option Trades for Mother’s Day
Our mom's were often forced to clean up after us, so let's show her we've learned from her example. Clean up with these Mother's Day inspired trades.
Dean Foods-DF Earnings Trade
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Dean Foods (DF), which is best known for its dairy products, looks like it's going to run dry after its earnings report.
Volatility and the VIX – Is the VIX Indicating a Future Market Sell-off?
By
Adam Warner
Many are interpreting the recent VIX explosion to mean the market is in serious trouble. Learn more.
