Options Trading

Starbucks Still a Hot Commodity

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Starbucks' most recent earnings once again showed how its coffees still are a "must" despite the expense. Play continued bullishness through call options.

Apple Hits Our Target — What’s Next?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's been two weeks since we called for Apple $480-$460, and Thursday's rout blew the stock down past that. What's next? For traders ... maybe a break.

Use Options to Play RIM’s BB10 Launch

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
RIMM stock is in a crucible ahead of its make-or-break release next week -- here are a couple of options spreads that limit risk while still getting you directional exposure.

Transports Ripe for a Quick Hiccup

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Dow Transports have climbed to all-time highs, powered by stocks like FDX and KSU, but many might be in line for a pause. When they do, snatch 'em up.

Options for 3 Overvalued Fad Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
These three stocks are destined to crater some day -- but since we don't know when, long-term puts provide a way to play these possible apocalyptic scenarios.

Buffalo Wild Wings Could Get Hot

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Buffalo Wild Wings' stock is setting up for a good risk/reward situation on the long side. Look for a move above this resistance level.

An Options-Centric View of Apple Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A look into the implied volatility of Apple options heading into its big earnings report reveals a pair of potential options trades.

Make Money With Goldman Sachs

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the Wall Street giant back to raking it in again, buying long calls gives you a good way to ride its run-up, which looks go keep going.

Take Flight With an Iron Condor on Gold

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
This trade sounds daunting, but it's really just two credit spreads. And if the GLD stays within its recent range, it could pay off nicely.

The Express Train Is Picking Up Steam

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Express screamed past running retailers Tuesday; traders looking for additional upside in EXPR should consider this options spread.

Traders Get a Second Chance at Lululemon

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
About a month after a great trade to the long side of Lululemon, another swing is setting up. Here's how to play LULU in the coming days.

Internet Stock Issues Sell Signal — Short Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If VeriSign breaks below its 50-day moving average, look for a test of its November low.

Think the Dell Buyout Fails? Here’s Your Play

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Investors have already priced in much of the potential of a Dell buyout. Should things go south, DELL's stock will, too. Use this trade to profit.

FedEx Could Deliver Much Higher Returns

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Volume confirmed the breakout in FedEx , reaffirming our trading target.

Attention Bond Bears — Opportunity Knocks

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
With equity volatility downright dormant so far this year, look to bonds for an appealing options play on TBT.

3 Turnaround Plays Using Options

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Using deep in-the-money calls can limit your risk in these situations. Let's see how that would work for J.C. Penny, Burger King and Jamba.

Snap Up Steel as It Catches Up to Autos

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Steel and autos tend to trend together, but steel has been lagging as of late. Try this options spread to profit off a game of catch-up.

Play Boeing for a Bounce

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Boeing shares have hit the skids after a series of bad headlines for the new Dreamliner. If you're bullish on the longer term, though, the options world has some intriguing possibilities.

A Technical Cloud Hangs Over Cintas

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cintas hasn't made any progress through resistance, and it seems likelier to break through support. Consider this options trade in anticipation of a drop.
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