Options Trading

Predicting Volatility With the VIX, Part 2

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Learn how the VIX can be used to help identify entry and exit points, even when market volatility is high.

Predicting Volatility With the VIX

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
The VIX is the best gauge of risk and sentiment available to the investing public, and can be used effectively by any trader within any market.

Wal-Mart vs. Target: Which is the Better Deal?

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
When it comes to the retail giants, Wal-Mart has been the clear favorite, but investors may want look at less-liked Target.

Trading Iron Condors, Part III

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Get the rules of thumb for how and when to adjust an iron condor when the trade moves against you.

LEAPS: The Safest Bet in the Financial Sector

By Jon Lewis, Contributor
Financials have rallied lately, but it's doubtful it'll be all good from here on out. At some point, though, the sector will bottom out and reverse higher. So here's how you play it.

Covered Calls: Why Trade Covered Calls?

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Looking for a strategy that can reduce the ups and downs of your portfolio, but still deliver great returns? Then you're in luck.

How Moving Averages Work

By Chris Rowe
Learn how to use moving averages to identify trends, and why these 'imaginary lines' are stronger support and resistance levels than ever before.

Spread Trading: Vertical Spreads

By Stan Freifeld
Learn how to construct bullish and bearish vertical spreads to reduce trading costs and lower your breakeven point.

What is a Short Squeeze?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
What is a short squeeze and how does it drive stock prices higher? Find out and learn how to avoid being on the wrong side of one.

Bear Call Spreads Gone Bad

By Josip Causic
Leverage is a two way street, and what seems like a small loss could, in fact, be much bigger if you are not mindful of your position size. Learn from one trader's mistake.

Trading Iron Condors, Part II

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Iron condors can be designed to accommodate your risk tolerance and account objectives. Learn how to size your iron condor trades.

Trading Iron Condors

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
The mechanics of entering an iron condor are not that complicated when evaluated one component at a time.

Earnings Trade: Is Gap Headed for a Hard Fall?

By Jon Lewis, Contributor
The retailer is set to report next week, and with no downside support on the charts and plenty of optimism to unwind, I'd consider put options.

Charting Stocks: Chart Your Way to a Lifetime of Profits

By Chris Rowe
This fundamental concept has served as the basis of a tremendous amount of profitable trades throughout the history of the stock market.

Technical Analysis 101

By OptionsZone Experts
If you're interested in getting started with technical analysis, then you've come to the right place.

Chart Analysis: Head-and-Shoulders Bottom

By John Lansing
Expert explains how to identify a head-and-shoulders bottom, which indicates a possible reversal of a downtrend into a new uptrend.

Taking the Pain Out of Real Estate Investing With REITs

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Real estate bargain hunters are beginning to reemerge. Find out how savvy investors can include some exposure to the real estate market without all the headaches.

Trade of the Day – Canadian Oil Sands Trust Headed to $50

By Chris Rowe
COSWF broke out from a bullish cup-and-handle formation this week after a period of heavy accumulation.

Nordstrom Earnings Trade – A Retailer Worth Being Bullish On

By Jon Lewis, Contributor
Position yourself for profits before Nordstrom (JWN) reports earnings next week.
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