Options Trading

10 Top Stock Charts to Watch in March

Instead of waiting for a new high in the major indices, look to the technology, materials and retail sectors for trading opportunities.

Coming Soon: All-Time Highs for the Dow and S&P 500

The Dow Jones and S&P 500 are a stone's throw away from all-time highs, and the technicals suggest they'll be hit sooner than later. But the longer the rally continues, the more selective the group of stocks that continue higher along with the indices.

Mini-Options Change the Game for Small Investors

This powerful tool gives the average investor the ability to deploy lucrative options strategies with minimal capital outlay.

Print Some Cash With Proto Labs

Selling puts in this 3-D printing company is a shrewd way to get involved in this hot space for the short term.

Hedge Your Bets on Deckers Outdoor

Analysts can't seem to come to agreement about what to expect from the footwear company and its earnings report. Here's how to lower your risk on a trade.

Attention Traders: If Apple Hits This Level, Sell!

A break in Apple stock below this line would target a further decline to under $400.

Beware as Macy’s Sunny Forecast Sends Shares Higher

Retailer Macy's came in with strong earnings and revenues, but longer term we view this is a "put" play on the basis of a long-term economic slowdown

How to Play Groupon Into Earnings

Groupon shares have doubled since November, but the stock looks poised for a plunge. Here's one way to position yourself for a quick dip.

Gold’s Rebound Is Likely to Fizzle

The SPDR Gold Shares have been rebuffed on several rally attempts, and a number of possible resistances threaten the current rebound. Play bearishly with an options spread.

FSLR Looks Ready for an Earnings Pop

There's plenty to like about First Solar ahead of its quarterly report tonight -- here's one way to position yourself for an earnings-inspired rise in the shares.

Sector Performance Signals a Defensive Shift

Investors have been shifting toward more defensive sectors like consumer staples amid the recent market volatility, suggesting neutral-to-bearish options plays might finally get their day in the sun. Consider this trade on the Russell 2000.

Try a KORS Call on for Size

The apparel stock has pulled back to support -- this long call strategy is looking for a rebound from these levels.

Volatility Strikes Back, Opens Opportunity in Oil Fund

A rebound in the various VIX indices has punched option premiums back up and provided a good opportunity in the form of this oil play.

Editor’s Pick ‘Attractive, Buyout or Not’

Steris Corp.'s fundamental and technical characteristics are solid enough to drive the stock much higher, regardless of a buyout.

Don’t Chase Gold Further Into the Hole — Not Yet, Anyway

It might be tempting to try to ride gold lower or even buy anticipating a rebound, but investors with a little patience should wait for a clearer picture to emerge.

Commodities Cratered by Snarling Bears

Wednesday's selling brought the pain to basic materials stocks, and Freeport was hit hard. Here's how to play the inevitable bounce.

Hop Aboard JPMorgan For Its Push Through 5-Year Highs

JPMorgan is just mere cents away from setting a new five-year high, and it could keep rocketing past there. Bullish investors may consider this covered call trade.

This Overpriced Stock Looks Set to Plummet

Cree Inc. has flashed three sell signals in the past week.

Google Needs to Reload After Hitting $800

The run that has taken Google's stock past the $800 mark and to all-time highs likely will turn into some backpedaling in the near-term.