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Earnings Trade – Oracle Corp-ORCL
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Options players are seemingly trying to call a top in Oracle Corp. (ORCL), but we think the stock still has room to run.
4 Lucky Option Trades for St. Patty’s Day
Tap into the luck of the Irish with these option trades.
Apple-AAPL iPad Set to Steal Market Share From Amazon-AMZN Kindle
By
Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Apple's (AAPL) iPad is going to steal market share from Amazon's (AMZN) Kindle. Traders might want to ride AMZN downriver with these put options.
Sweet 16 Option Trades
Top traders offer up their game-winning ideas for OptionsZone's Annual March Madness Contest.
How to Use Trendlines When Trading Stocks
By
Chris Rowe
Learn how to use trendlines as a foundation for profitable technical analysis based decisions.
Earnings Trade – AAR Corp-AIR
By
Jon Lewis, Contributor
Aerospace supplier and service provider AAR Corp. (AIR) looks poised for a major move higher after it announces earnings.
Put/Call Ratios – Using Put/Call Ratios to Gauge Investor Sentiment
By
Adam Warner
Put/call ratios are used to measure investor sentiment, but there are some serious flaws with the calculation that traders need to take into consideration.
Profit From Greece’s Short-Term Recovery With National Bank of Greece SA-NBG Calls
By
Jon Ogg
Greece's issues are not likely to disappear entirely any time soon, but that doesn't mean you can't make some money betting on a near-term bounce on an aid and austerity package.
Is the VIX Cheap on the Anniversary of the Bear Market Low?
By
Adam Warner
A year after we hit the bear market lows with the VIX around 50, the 'fear index' is now below 20. But does that mean the VIX is cheap here?
10 Red Carpet Option Trades
In honor of Hollywood's biggest night, our experts have compiled some Oscar-themed trades. Here are the nominees for the best option trades …
Use Palm-PALM Put Options to Profit From Company’s Struggles
By
Jon Ogg
The only hope for floundering smartphone maker Palm (PALM) may be an acquisition, but in the meantime, traders should take advantage of the company's struggles.
Earnings Trade – Kroger-KR
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Grocer Kroger (KR) looks vulnerable as it heads into earnings. Find out why.
What is the VIX Signaling?
By
Adam Warner
The VIX has dropped about 30% in a mere three weeks. So what, if anything, is the fear index saying about the market?
Vertical Roll – How to Roll an Option Position
By
Ron Ianieri
Learn how a vertical rolling technique allows you to capture profits without giving up a winning position, and get the secret to exactly when to use it.
A Virgin’s Guide to Going Naked
By
Chris Rowe
Learn how to get paid to buy stocks at a price you want by selling naked puts.
Put Options – How to Get Around the SEC’s New Short-Selling Restrictions
By
Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The SEC voted to impose new restrictions on short selling, but there's a perfectly legal way to get around it.
The Best Time to Own Options in the Expiration Cycle; Redux
By
Adam Warner
A recent article on the best time to own options from a volatility standpoint caused some confusion, so we'd like to clarify a few things.
Earnings Trade – Big Lots-BIG
By
Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
If history is any guide, Big Lots (BIG) should make a substantial move next week. Find out which direction we think it's headed.
Use Options to Bet on Millipore-MIL, Thermo Fisher-TMO Deal
By
Jon Ogg
If you want to get long acquisition target Millipore (MIL), options are a much safer bet here than buying the stock outright.
