Options Trading

Go for the Gold! (But Do It Quickly)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) has a little upside, if only in the short-term. Keep an eye on these price levels, as well as weakness in equities, for confirmation.

Bears Send a Shot Across the Bow

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
On Monday, small caps changed their stripes from market leaders to market laggards. Whether you think it's the tip of the iceberg or that the pain will be limited, bear call spreads are worth a look.

This 4% Yielder Could Be Your Ticket to Bull Market Profits With Less Risk

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
This ETF should move higher with the market while providing some degree of downside protection.

13 Must-See Charts for April

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The stock market has been going up for months, but there still is an abundance of fresh trading ideas as we move into April -- especially in these sectors.

Target Raised on This Top Stock for April — Buy Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Positive news has caused analysts to raise their price objectives for AmerisourceBergen Corporation.

CF Industries Has a Rough Spring Ahead

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
This fertilizer stock has fallen sharply over the past several weeks and could continue to struggle. Here's an options play to take advantage of that likelihood.

This Video Game Maker Looks Like a Winner

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Take-Two Interactive Software is trading in a bull channel with support from a new MACD buy signal.

Embrace the Low-Volatility Bonanza

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Low-volatility stocks like consumer staples have been running rampant of late, and some of the sector's stocks -- like Procter & Gamble -- are forming compelling setups.

Bears Should Make Their Way Toward Red Hat

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The sheer volume of bullish sentiment, RHT's weak price action and concerns about earnings guidance have me leaning toward a bearish put spread.

Oil & Gas LP Could Yield a Total Annual Return of 20%-Plus

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With a price objective in the low $40s and a projected distribution rate at over 7%, Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP (NASDAQ:CLMT) is a buy.

McDonald’s: Watch This Key Price Level

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
McDonald's has struggled in its battle to breach $100; now, traders should train their eyes lower to see if support can hold.

Options: Fly to Income With the Iron Butterfly

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The iron butterfly is an options strategy that you can use to leverage blue chips to enjoy some extra income while limiting your risk.

Let Tiffany & Co. Slowly Lose Its Luster

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Exploit Tiffany's rich valuation and technical weakness with bear call spreads.

SanDisk’s High-Volume Breakout Accompanied by ‘Buy’ Signal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
SanDisk Corp. (NASDAQ:SNDK) broke from a wide consolidation that took almost two and a half years to form.

Apple Still Has Some Technical Juice Left

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A constructive run for Apple stock in March could very likely be extended through April. Here are a few technical targets to watch in the short-term.

Get a Quick Buck out of Baker Hughes

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Baker Hughes finished last week by reversing off an upward-sloping trendline, which could lead to a quick pop. Consider playing it via calls.

A Bear Play Beckons in Bond Land

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The TLT bond fund has climbed higher in past weeks and currently is retesting strong resistance levels, making this low-risk bearish option play appealing.

Bigger Discounts Coming to Google

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Consider Google's latest slide a bump in the road -- but GOOG likely will see a couple more bumps before returning to its uptrend.

How to Cash In on Super-Coiled Silver

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Silver's volatility is at an all-time low, meaning a big move is almost surely coming soon. Spring your way to profit with one of these two trades.
Load More Articles