Options Trading

Tapering Talk Should Keep Toppling REITs

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Rising interest rates haven't done the iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (IYR) any favors. If you expect the trend to continue, try this options trade on for size.

2 Options Plays Before Priceline Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Traders can use options to take advantage of a potential post-earnings rally out of Priceline, as well as high near-the-money premiums.

Don’t Despair About the Dow Jones’ Descent

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The multiday declines of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the transports, as well as the DJTA's underperformance, still isn't much to hang one's hat on.

The Summer Doldrums Take Hold

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Trading patterns so far this month have certainly supported August’s low-volume reputation. Now, we get to see whether volatility will stay low, too.

Clean Up With Whirlpool Spreads

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Whirlpool (WHR) is sitting above a number of technical support lines that should help this credit spread trade pan out.

Homebuilder Stocks Are in a Technical Mess

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The broader SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF as well as individual homebuilder stocks like D.R. Horton are showing troublesome charts, but don't be too quick to jump into bear trades.

Tesla Might Bounce If It Clears the Low Bar

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla's expected to post a significant loss when it reports earnings tonight, but a larger favorable view toward TSLA fundamentals might tame the bearish crowd.

Get Defensive With Apple Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Apple stock is facing several technical hurdles including a big point of overhead resistance. Consider getting protective via Apple options.

Apple Stock Breaks Resistance … Now What?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple stock just broke past a key area of resistance at $465, and momentum clearly is with AAPL. But how much will that momentum be worth?

Mueller Water Is Gushing Higher

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
This small-cap water play looks poised to break to new highs after finding support near $7.25.

Afraid to Chase? Try a Play in Steel

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Not everyone has arrived to the bull party on time. Commodities are just pulling up, including a potential breakout candidate in Nucor. Consider this options trade.

Gold Could Be in for a Short-Term Pop

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The past couple weeks of GLD trading have been tight, which smells of consolidation that ultimately could resolve with a break higher for gold.

Let Philip Morris Burn Itself Out

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Philip Morris has suffered a painful few months and currently is fighting overhead resistance -- a nice setup for this options spread trade.

Beware the Bear Raid in Ags

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The meat might have been fully stripped from the carcass of agribusiness stocks most directly exposed to potash prices, but Monsanto still looks beefy.

Watch Visa for Weakness

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Visa recovered a bit Thursday, a day after a swipe fee ruling knocked V stock off its perch, but future weakness could be troubling for the broader market.

Bet on the Yen Finding Its Zen

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The decline in the yen has relented, and the yen more recently has struck a neutral-to-mildly bullish posture. Spreads on FXY look appealing.

Keep Your Eyes on Western Digital’s Chart

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Western Digital has pulled back from all-time highs, but appears to have reversed back up and still is in an uptrend. Go long with this simple call trade.

The Slide in Bonds Might Have Just Begun

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A look at bonds solely through the lens of technical analysis shows a lot of gravity, and a lot more sky to fall through before reaching "normalcy."

Dig for Golden Profits With GDX Puts

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Be ready with this trade on gold-mining fund GDX in case Bernanke lights a fire under gold this afternoon.
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