Options Trading

BBY Is on the Brink — Here’s How to Profit

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
If you think Best Buy is destined to go the way of the dodo bird, you can make money on BBY's demise through a long-term put option.

An Options Trade to Feel Good About

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Aon has been recognized with a perfect score in the Corporate Equality Index -- and more importantly to investors, it has the potential to head higher.

Textbook Bullish Formation Makes KKR a Buy

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The chart shows Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (NYSE:KKR) is a great candidate for a bounce.

Profit From the Volatility Funk

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Traders looking for bearish exposure to VXX might consider buying a January 33 – 28 bear put spread for $2.90.

It’s Hammer Time for the S&P 500!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A big bounce around midday Friday left "hammer candles" across U.S. stocks -- coupled with Monday's follow-up surge, that bodes well for the S&P's short-term.

Green Light to Buy Google

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Google's (NASDAQ:GOOG) reversal was accompanied by two buy signals.

Consolidation Provides Good Entry Point for Top Biotech

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) is in an orderly bull market characterized by breakouts followed by short-term consolidations.

Make a Bearish Bet on LVS

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Casino stocks popped across the board on Penn National's move to split off a REIT -- this bearish play on LVS looks to cash in on that unwarranted pin action.

Profit From Netflix Streaming Higher

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Given NFLX's strength lately in the face of a seriously down market, a bull call spread is looking good as an options trade to make some easy money.

Abercrombie & Fitch Stock: More Potential After the Pop?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After an eye-popping 34% gain, traders can expect some sort of pullback in ANF shares -- but still could be primed for a more modes climb afterward.

Fiscal Cliff Confusion Creates Buying Opportunity in 8.2% Yielder

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A temporary breakdown in CVR Partners makes now a good time to buy this high-yield investment.

Big-Box Retail Options: Go Against the Grain

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Traders looking for some action going into retail earnings' main event could consider these options spreads on Walmart and Target.

Qualcomm: Buy Now or Wait?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) ran up after reporting earnings, but could pull back to under $60.

Don’t Paint LOW With the HD Brush

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
It's tempting to get bullish on Lowe's after Home Depot's blowout quarter, but recent earnings action would suggest a different approach.

Avoid Buyer’s Remorse in These 7 Retailers

By Ken Trester
Stay away from these retail stocks going into Black Friday and the holiday season, but don't overlook the profit opportunities in put options.

Profit From Volatility in Gilead and Celgene

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
The stocks popped Monday on good drug trials -- but these stocks should be on your radar for regular income through selling overheated puts.

Traders’ Protocol Before Cisco Q1 Earnings: Get Bearish

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Slowdown in demand might show up in Cisco's Q1 sales, and analysts also are worried on the guidance front. Consider this options trade ahead of a potential flop.

Trade the Biotech News With Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The news-driven biotech world is perfect for options -- traders can position themselves for upside or downside based on recent technical developments.

Your Second Chance to Buy This Top Stock is Here

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After running up following earnings, Standex International has pulled back to our buy point.
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