Options Trading

Play the Bond Teeter-Totter

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
After favoring bonds since Big Ben announced QE3, it just might tilt back to stocks. If you think so, try this bear call spread on TLT.

I Got Your Baby Back, Baby Back, Baby Back Options

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chili's parent Brinker International (EAT) is pulling back -- just like most stocks -- and could be ripe for a covered call play.

Tough Times for Chips

By Ken Trester
Cyclical in nature, chipmakers look to be gearing up for a gap down -- but you can play it with puts. Here's a name to focus on.

A Wal-Mart Special on WMT Calls

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Technicals, WMT seasonality signal that it's time to pick up Wal-Mart calls at a bargain for a cheap way to profit from this retailer's rise.

For Caterpillar, It’s All Downhill

By John Lansing
The leaders of Caterpillar say it can remain steady even during a recession, but its chart isn't so positive.

Has the Risk-Off Flip Been Switched?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
For the past week at least, it seems like it has. And if we're heading into a range-bound market, here's an option strategy that work out well.

Cautiously Join the Bulls Before DFS Reports

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Expectations are high for red-hot Discover Financial (DFS) before its third-quarter earnings report. Take a careful bullish approach through this options trade.

There’s Still Time to Sell This Troubled Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Cognex Corp. remains on our short-sale list as analysts grow increasingly bearish.

Take a Steely Gaze at This Sector’s Weakness

By John Lansing
The broader markets might be surviving this sideways trading environment, but individual sectors are fading -- especially this one.

Another Chance to Buy This Top-Performing Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Cerner Corp. has retreated to the bottom of its bull channel and it is time to buy. Get the target for CERN.

Follow the Bears Down Under for Profits

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
With ongoing signs of a global slowdown, emerging markets could continue to underperform -- and if that happens, the Aussie dollar could suffer.

A Pretty, Simple Options Trade

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Things are looking pretty positive for cosmetic stock Estee Lauder (EL). Use this simple bullish options trade to capitalize.

Time to Sail on Carnival Options?

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Given the cruise operator's history of beating estimates, a bull call spread is a way to play an upside earnings report coming on Tuesday.

We’ve Got a Golden Cross — Literally

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The "golden cross" has shown up in gold, setting the bugs abuzz. It hasn't happened often, but when it has, profitable trades have folowed.

Wade Into a Choppier China With Options

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
China's caught between nagging economic issues and promising stimulus measures. Reduce your risk by making Chinese bets through options trades.

This Oil Stock Is Bad News

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Murphy Oil Corp. should resume its bear market after crude's false breakout to $100. See the trade of the day.

Sell the Slippery Slide in Crude

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Unsurprisingly, the slippery slide in crude has resulted in renewed demand for option contracts and driven implied volatility higher. Look to sell USO options.

Will XLF Reap the Fed’s QE3 Bounty?

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
At least in the short term, QE3 should give financials a helping hand. Here's an options play on the XLF ETF for the next one to two months.

Can You Catch the Google Butterfly?

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
While everyone flutters about AAPL $700, don't forget that GOOG is nearing all-time highs, too. Cautiously bullish Googlers should consider this options trade.
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