Options Trading

Earnings Trade – Halliburton-HAL

By Jon Lewis, Contributor
Skepticism in Halliburton (HAL) may be on the verge of unwinding into buying pressure, which could be what the stock needs to break out to new highs.

Binary Options: An Investment to Avoid (For Now)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Trading with binary options is an all-or-nothing investment, and one that many investors aren't ready for. This simple case study explains how they work.

Earnings Trade – Breakout in Infosys Technologies-INFY Almost a Sure Thing

By Jon Lewis, Contributor
Infosys Technologies (INFY) reports earnings next week, and that could very well be the key to a breakout in the stock.

Understanding How Implied Volatility Affects Options Traders – Part Three

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Trading options on the VIX is different from most stock option trading, but can be extremely profitable. Here's how to do it.

Options Trading – The Secret to Market-Beating Returns

By Chris Rowe
As the economy works out some very serious long-term problems, the stock market, while it will encounter spikes and drops, might just end up in the same long-term range for quite some time. But that doesn't mean you can't profit.

Bear Spreads – Hedge Your Portfolio With Bear Spreads

By Lawrence D. Cavanagh
All too often, investors make the mistake of buying nominally cheap put options as insurance, but this won't really protect them. Learn a better strategy.

Understanding How Implied Volatility Affects Options Traders: Part Two

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
The VIX is one of the most useful forms of implied volatility and can signal important trends in the market. Here's how to identify them.

Earnings Trade: Could We See a Monster Run-up in JBL?

By Jon Lewis, Contributor
Jabil Circuit's chart is a thing of beauty, and the stock usually makes a big move up after earnings. Find out the best way to play it.

10 Touchdown Options Trades

By OptionsZone Experts
We're combine two of America's favorite pastimes -- football and making money -- and bringing you 10 winning options trades from our very own all-pro options trading team.

Shipping Stocks – Don”t Miss the Boat on These 3 Options Trades

By John Lansing
While dry bulk shipping may not sound like the sexiest topic on the planet, I have three options trades in this sector that should really get your engines revving.

Combine Conservative and Speculative Strategies for Maximum Profit

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Play it safe or take a risk? Have the best of both worlds by combining index options with bonds to give your portfolio a profitable boost.

Married Puts – How to Buy Insurance on Your Stocks

By Josip Causic
You can protect your long stock positions with options. Find out how a married put strategy functions like insurance for your portfolio.

Exiting a Trade – Plan Your Exits Before You Make the Trade

By Josip Causic
Increase your chances of success and limit your losses by determining multiple exit strategies prior to entering a trade.

What is Options Delta? Part V

By Chris Rowe
Learn how to lock in profits when you find yourself in a winning trade that you're not ready to exit.

What is Options Delta? Part IV

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Take on a fraction of the risk that the stock/ETF trader takes on while positioning yourself to realize the same (or a much larger) profit by picking the right option.

Invest Internationally With LEAPS Options

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Learn how long-term investors can increase their profit potential in emerging market stocks.

Earnings Trade: FedEx May Deliver Some Quick Profits

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
A stock busting out to multi-month highs amid a skeptical sentiment environment before earnings is typically a bullish play in our book.

10 Things You MUST Know Before Shorting a Stock

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Don't even think about shorting a stock before you read this.

How GLD Can Protect Your Portfolio Against Inflation

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
While gold is an ideal hedge against inflation, investing in the actual spot commodity or speculating in the futures market can be expensive for most individual traders. Now there's a simpler way to invest in gold.
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