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Options Fact or Fiction
Take this quiz to discover if you can separate the truth from fiction about the options trading market.
Margin-Sized Profits for Less
By
John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Many traders turn to margin to increase their profit potential, but there are alternatives available that provide the same buying power with less risk.
5 Red-Hot Trading Strategies
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These year-end trading strategies will let you traders out there play this crazy market volatility as this wild year comes to an close.
Five Keys to Value Investing Profits
Some say this style of investing is broken, but there is a time and a place for this technique to work when you keep your focus.
Which Party Is Actually Better For the Markets?
While many people believe that Republicans are better for the markets, historical data on the Dow doesn't seem to support that notion.
It’s Not Too Late To Go Short
By
Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
How do I know there's still plenty of time left? I attended a cocktail party. Find out how you can profit from the worst sectors of 2008.
The Way to Trade This Volatile Market
Buy-and-holding investing isn't working, and day trading in this market will likely lead to an aneurism. But trading intermediate trends can be predictable and profitable.
Leverage Works Two ways — Liberty Media (LCAPA)
Traders in
LCAPA have implemented an interesting stratagy for the next six months.
Sell Volatility to Outsmart This Market
We love to follow the "smart money" into profitable trades. And with the market having some of its worst days in more than two decades, it's only natural for us to see what the big-money players are buying. And lately, they're selling.
Option Styles: American vs. European
By
Wade Hansen, Editor, Strategic Trader
Learn the differences between these two styles of options and how they affect risk premiums.
‘Naked’ Puts: An Alternative to Covered Calls
Learn why put writing can be less risky and offer more profit potential than writing covered calls.
Go ‘Buck Wild’ With Dollar ETFs
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Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Making a buck in the market isn't as easy as it used to be. But you can make money playing the greenback when it goes up -- or down.
Covered Calls – Trading Covered Calls on LEAPs — Part 1
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John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Trading covered calls on LEAPs affords you the advantages of both strategies, but you need to also be aware of the risks involved. Learn the benefits and risks here.
Use LEAPS to Avoid Value Traps
By
Wade Hansen, Editor, Strategic Trader
Is it the right time to buy that value stock? Maybe. Maybe not. Find out how to use LEAPS to ride out near-term volatility while you wait for a longer-term trend to emerge.
Options Traders’ Top Questions Answered
Expert gives advice about dealing with volatility and using the iron condor strategy.
Be Selectively Bullish During the Financial Crisis
The Street's assumptions are wrong (again). You can pick your places to start buying now.
How to Trade Fed Funds Futures
By
John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Buying and selling futures based on the Fed funds rate is a great way for traders to hedge interest rate risk and future changes in that rate.
Outsmart the ‘Dumb Money’ With Profitable Earnings Trades
By
Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
Everyone wants to follow what they perceive as the 'smart money.' But don't confuse those players with the 'dumb money' -- because you can make BIG profits off of their foolish bets!
5 Ways to Profit From Volatility
By
Ken Trester
The crazy volatility spike has some people shying away from trading, and they're missing out. Find out how to use volatility to your advantage.
