Options Trading

Profit From the Whispers About Lennar

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 14, 2013

A bull call spread ahead of earnings may be a good contrarian play, given speculative investors' overall negative sentiment.

Let the Good Times Roll, S&P!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 14, 2013

The S&P 500 has reached multiyear highs, and it still has a nice head of steam. It might be due for a little hiccup, but the medium-term looks strong.

Sam Collins’ No. 1 Sector for 2013

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jan 14, 2013

The First Trust ISE Cloud Computing Index Fund (NYSE:SKYY) was met with criticism when it launched in 2011, but I think it could provide investors with a huge return.

Make Cash off What Facebook Is Building

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 11, 2013

Facebook optimism is rolling to a slow boil, and now is being helped along by a cryptic event announcement. Ride FB higher with this bullish options trade.

3 Ways to Make the VIX Work for You

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Jan 11, 2013

The VIX made headlines with last week's historic 39% drop, but here's why you should watch this index even when markets aren't fearful.

Don’t Get Fooled by This Drugmaker’s Chart

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jan 11, 2013

Eli Lilly may look like it is approaching a formidable double-top, but momentum and volume should carry it higher. Get the target for LLY.

Shake the Shorts for More Seagate Profits

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 10, 2013

Seagate excited Wall Street with an early announcement of better-than-expected Q2 sales. If STX sees more bullish follow-through, these options plays should pan out.

Stratasys Is Sitting Pretty for a Covered Call

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 10, 2013

The maker of 3D prototype systems for automotive, aerospace and industrial use is set up well for such a strategy.

Option Plays for 3 Costly Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 9, 2013

Selling naked puts can generate gigantic premiums with little risk, so it's a good way to get in on stocks that have rich per-share prices.

Top Biotech Powering Higher on Breakout

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jan 9, 2013

Celgene Corp. (NASDAQ:CELG) broke from a cup-and-handle followed by a breakaway gap.

GameStop Bears Might Just Be Getting Started

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

Video game retailer GameStop (GME) was getting punished for lackluster holiday same-store sales. Put spreads could profit if the beating continues.

Profit Amid Crude’s Awakening

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

2012 was downright shoddy for oil, though it has been more constructive of late. Let's follow up the success of our last successful USO fly with another.

AAPL’s Next Stop: $480

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 8, 2013

AAPL's massive decline since its September top has been less spectacular and more a healthy reversion; unfortunately, there's still a little more floor to go.

Price Target Raised for 8% Yielding MLP

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jan 8, 2013

Rentech Nitrogen broke from a consolidation and could add another leg to its bull market. Get the target for RNF.

Red-Hot HOT Might Be Ready to Cool Down

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 7, 2013

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has been on a bullish run since mid-December, but it looks to be a bit extended now. Steer into a downturn by buying puts.

Profit From the Bond Rebound

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jan 4, 2013

Treasuries -- as well as the TLT bond ETF -- have fallen amid the fiscal cliff deal-sparked rise in equities, but TLT might be primed for an oversold bounce.