Options Trading

Participate in the Emerging-Markets Retreat With Puts

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 13, 2013

The EEM has decoupled from the S&P 500, but history says they'll correlate again sooner than later. Consider these put options if you think EEM's the one that'll stay the course.

Don’t Expect Summer Driving to Get Much Cheaper

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 12, 2013

Oil prices are being supported by technical levels and an overbought dollar. Combine that with seasonality, and all signs point north for gas prices in the months ahead.

Sell Pricey BBRY Options for Quick Profit

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 12, 2013

The rumor mill has caused options prices to surge -- here's a low-risk way to take advantage of the hype.

Use BDCs and Covered Calls for Hefty Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 12, 2013

The buy-write strategy on monthly distribution stocks can make for an intriguing income play.

Get Behind Ford Via Call Spreads

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 12, 2013

Positive news on the Chinese auto sales front helped Ford stock resume its multimonth uptrend, making its cheap options look even more attractive.

Crocs Ready to Hoof It Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 11, 2013

Crocs is no longer the single-tooled company that fueled a momentum coaster years ago, but you still can trade it for big gains. Right now, CROX looks set to head higher.

Ride Home Depot Even Higher!

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 11, 2013

Rather than taking pulling back on its last breather, Home Depot has surged out to new heights. Ride HD a little longer via this options trade.

Is a Bond Rebound Looming?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 8, 2013

The most recent bout of bond selling has sent the TLT fund to what seems like short-term extremes. Play a snapback via this put spread.

The Secular Winds Be a-Shiftin’ for Gold

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 8, 2013

The continued erosion of gold's technicals as well as a resurgent stock market don't bode well for the yellow metal. Long-term bears should consider this put spread.

Watch the Utilities for the Rally’s End

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 8, 2013

Don't chase utility stocks higher right now, but make it a daily fixture in your chart-watching habits -- it could say volumes about the market's next direction.

Options: Iron Condors vs. Covered Calls

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 8, 2013

Covered calls theoretically are the riskier of the two strategies, but they're still a better option in certain situations.

Option Profits Are as Easy as ABC

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 7, 2013

AmerisourceBergen has been in an uptrend since last summer and continues to set new all-time highs. Try riding ABC a little longer via this covered call play.

Watch Apple’s Chart for ‘Bounceability’

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 5, 2013

A number of reference levels could keep pushing Apple stock down in the intermediate-term, but keep your eyes peeled -- we could see signals of a significant bounceback.

Make a Tactical AAPL Long Trade

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 5, 2013

Exploit a short-term snapback in Apple stock -- as well as juiced up options -- by making this spread trade.

Google Is Building Another Head of Steam

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 5, 2013

Now that Google has consolidated and broken past resistance, the stock could be headed higher, and toward yet another big, round number.

Reserve Your Spot in OpenTable

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 4, 2013

Breakouts tend to fail, but breakouts that close above resistance with authority and volume have a better chance of moving higher -- and such is the case with OpenTable.