Options Trading

The JPMorgan Weekly Option Blow-up Trade

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
The recent JPM stock blow-up is providing traders with an opportunity to bank fast profits from JPM weekly options.

Trade Your Way to Big Profits With Commodity Futures

By Ken Trester
Demand for crude oil, metals and other materials is increasing, so now is the perfect time to learn how to trade commodity futures.

Finding Value in Vale

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
This Brazilian basic materials company has been unduly punished, and you can use any of several option strategies to take advantage of that.

A Stone-Cold Earnings Trade Lock of the Week

By Traders Reserve
4 companies will release earnings later this week, each providing a chance to profit on call options, including an options lock of the week pick

A Renewed Look at the Volatility Landscape

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Despite the fact that recent selling has been a subdued, low-volatility slide, the VIX is picking up at a strong clip. Perhaps too strong?

Place a Bearish Bet on FLIR Systems

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Using a long put strategy on this thermal imaging company is a low-risk way to profit handsomely if the stock keeps falling.

Options Trades for Cisco’s Crawl Back

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The reaction to Cisco's earnings and guidance has been overdone. Expect CSCO to slowly make its way back up, and use these plays to profit.

How to Make a Quick Buck on Whole Foods

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A bull put spread is a high-probability play worth considering.

The 9 Most Interesting Charts in Energy

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Energy might be the worst-performing sector in the market this year, but it's also home to nine interesting charts that might provide trading opportunities.

4 Critical Tips for Every Options Trader

By Mark Wolfinger
Four rules every options trader should follow.

Don’t Just Skip Facebook’s IPO; Skip ‘Em All!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Facebook IPO is exciting many investors, but not all of them. Here's one trader's take on why newly trading stocks should be left alone.

Traders, Cover Yourself With ASH

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Specialty chemicals company Ashland Inc. is swimming in positivity; take advantage of the bullishness with this covered call.

7 Technical Levels That Could Signal a Breakdown

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The technical picture could deteriorate quickly with one or two more negative sessions. These are the key levels to watch in four major indices and three ETFs.

3 Solar Trades Searching for a Silver Lining

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amid a torturous season for solar stocks, three more report this week with expected losses -- options traders can capitalize with these plays.

A Trio of Strategies for Tech Sector Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tackle earnings through options trades before the reports of a networking giant, a software firm and a semiconductor specialist.

Green Mountain Drops Into Value Range

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Green Mountain (GMCR) recently got knocked back into more reasonable valuations. Put these option strategies into play going forward.

Market Correction Sows Seeds for Short Volatility Plays

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Rather than fearing the 'V' word, look for opportunities. For instance, a little volatility will help create short put plays in the U.S. Oil Fund ETF.

Insure Yourself With Allstate Calls

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Play a bullish outlook on U.S. home and auto insurer Allstate (ALL) with this options trade.

Time to Unload This Gun Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders should nail down profits in Sturm, Ruger and Co. now. See the target.
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