Options Trading

Intel-INTC Earnings Trade

By Adam Warner Apr 9, 2010

Intel (INTC) reports earnings Tuesday, but if you're planning to make an earnings trade, you might want to hold off a bit. Find out why.

Casino Stocks – Option Trades on Casino Stocks

By Jon Ogg Apr 9, 2010

I'd say the run in casino stocks is just about over and suggest you place a bearish bet on these four casino stocks.

The Advantages of Options Trading

By Mark Wolfinger Apr 8, 2010

If you think (or have been told by your broker) that options are dangerous, you've got things all wrong.

Put-Call Parity – Using Debit and Credit Spreads to Take Advantage of Mispriced Options

By Mark Sebastian Apr 8, 2010

The only thing you need to take advantage of mispriced options is an understanding of a simple formula and a basic options strategy.

Earnings Trade – Monsanto-MON

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors Apr 6, 2010

Traders seem bullish on agriculture biotech giant Monsanto (MON) heading into earnings. But will the ag stock sizzle or fizzle after its report?

Earnings Outlook – FDO, MON, BBBY, STZ

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors Apr 6, 2010

Only four companies of note report earnings this week. Find out which one we're bullish on and which ones it may be best to avoid.

A Common Trading Mistake That Could Ruin You

By Mark Wolfinger Apr 6, 2010

Traders often ignore one vital statistic: the risk of ruin. Learn what it is and find out how an understanding of it can help keep you from going broke.

USO Options – Bet Against Rising Oil Prices With USO Put Options

By Jon Ogg Apr 6, 2010

Find out why you should bet against the crude rally with these United States Oil Fund (USO) put options.

Implied Volatility – Why Put Options Don’t Always Gain When a Stock Falls

By Adam Warner Apr 5, 2010

Think all traders who owned Research In Motion (RIMM) put options were sitting pretty after the company announced disappointing earnings? Not quite. Find out why.

4 Cheap Option Trades on Expensive Stocks

By Apr 2, 2010

Don't pass on a stock you like simply because it is too expensive. Use options to profit instead.

5 Option Trades on Hot Takeover Rumors

By Jon Ogg Apr 1, 2010

It seems we hear rumors every day about which company is next in line to be acquired. Find out how to play the hottest ones.

Earnings Trade – Family Dollar Stores-FDO

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors Apr 1, 2010

With strong technicals, unwinding pessimism and a great earnings track record, it's time for a bullish play in Family Dollar Stores (FDO).

Iron Condors – The Right Options Strategy for Right Now

By Adam Warner Mar 30, 2010

We seem to be at a crossroads with options: They're too cheap to sell and too expensive to buy. So here's what you want to do.

AAPL Options – Use AAPL Options to Bet on Apple iPad Launch

By Jon Ogg Mar 29, 2010

With all the hype surrounding the upcoming iPad launch, will Apple (AAPL) sell off on the news? And how should you play it?

Earnings Trade – SAIC-SAI

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors Mar 25, 2010

The odds favor a strong upside post-earnings move in SAIC (SAI), and yesterday's pullback makes the trade all the more attractive.

A Glitch in the VIX

By Adam Warner Mar 24, 2010

The CBOE Volatility Index-VIX has a tendency to look weaker on Fridays and stronger on Mondays when no real change in volatility has occurred. Find out why.