Options Trading

Learning Options Lingo

If you want to trade options, you need to know how to talk the talk. Get a crash course in the key terminology you need to know to become a successful trader.

7 Reasons You Need a Broker Who Specializes in Options

Trading options is not a game for the uninitiated. The often-arcane terminology and sometimes-complex trade constructions are capable of boggling the brain of even the sharpest traditional broker.

Learning the Ropes of Forex Markets

Interested in trading currencies? An expert trader walks you through the basics of this intriguing market.

The Secret Advantages of Trading Options

It's becoming a short-term trading market, and those investors who understand that... and can act on it... will have a chance to prosper this year.

More Tips on Following the Insiders

Now that you know what type of buying to look for, it's time to learn which insider buyers are worth watching.

Profit Legally From Insider Trading

What the insiders know can make you lots of money -- but only when you follow the patterns that lead you in the right direction.

12 Keys to Trading Earnings for Profits

There are few constants in the market and even fewer things you can rely on. Everyone searches for those constants, those reliable indicators that provide an edge.

Bargain Hunters Beware

Stocks may look cheap now, but are they really? There's a better way to make money in this market.

Buckle (BKE) Up, Santa!

Given activity in BKE's call options, one has to wonder if Santa is loading up on the stock.

The Bad News Victims of 2008 are the New Victors of 2009

There were a lot of losing trades last year, but there were also winners for those willing to bet against conventional wisdom -- and this will be the case in 2009, too.

The 10 Dumbest Analyst Calls of 2008

This collection of calls has been easier to write than See Spot Run. My only difficulty has been restraining myself in order to not be sued, punched out or have my tires slashed.

Genentech — Not What It Used to Be

While DNA has strong fundamental prospects, traders believe the big money win is unlikely in the next couple of months.

Top 10 ‘Financial Geniuses’ Who Got It Wrong in 2008

Everybody makes mistakes, but some mistakes are bigger than others. OptionsZone.com staff looks back at the year to determine the 'financial geniuses' who really blew it.

Nine Winning Trades For 2009

The good news is options are still one of the best ways to gain outsized performance in this coming trader's market with low risk in a stagnant market that we see ahead in 2009.

A Doubler Over the Next Six Months?

Traders believe that Eastern European TV operator CETV will appreciate by more than 100% in six months.

‘Blink’ Your Way to Profits

If you want to make more money when trading, you need to learn to trust your instincts.

10 Reasons to Use ETFs When Trading Options

How do investors and traders cope with a market that has fallen more than 40% in just one year and survive until greener pastures return?

Investor Jiu-jitsu – The 88% Strategy Credit Spreads

This strategy is all about using the market's momentum against itself to take advantage of leverage and pile on the profits month after month.

Strike the Right Position

Part of the options profit equation is knowing what type to buy and when.