Options Trading

Betting Against First Solar Bears Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
If its earnings have even a hint of good news, a rally in the beaten-down shares is possible. If you're willing, now's the time to make that bet.

Paint Your Portfolio Green With Sherwin-Williams

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's how to set up a covered call strategy that can pay off if SHW keeps moving higher, which it has been doing steadily of late.

Goldcorp: A Value Play in Gold?

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Goldcorp has been battered by recent news and is trading at an all-time low to spot gold. Now's the time to choose between several bullish option strategies.

Tractor Supply Set to Plow Higher

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Traders looking for a cost-effective way of gaining bullish exposure to Trailer Supply (TSCO) should consider this play.

5 Things You Must Know to Trade Index Options

By Mark Wolfinger
A tutorial on trading index options like the S&P 500 (CBOE: SPX), CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX), Russell 2000 (.RUT), and the Nasdaq-100 Index (.NDX).

Options Trading: 3 Common Rookie Mistakes

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Sure, errors are inevitable -- and every trader makes some. But beginners need to be aware of these three, which are easily avoidable.

Option Plays Ahead of Retail Earnings

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Earnings reports are just around the corner, so here are some potentially profitable and low-risk option plays surrounding these reports.

Call Volume Gushes Ahead of Transocean Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Transocean has been behind the 8-ball on its past few earnings report, and could surprise on low expectations. Play the potential upside with this trade.

A Good Deal from Chipotle Weekly Options

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
I can't help but laugh at criticisms of Chipotle Mexican Grill. With weekly CMG options, you can laugh with me -- all the way to the bank.

Is Whole Foods Market at Risk of a Post-Earnings Sell-Off?

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Whole Foods is attracting bullish attention despite stalled price action, and could face a negative post-earnings reaction. Consider this play before earnings.

Monster Beverage Options Spike on Takeover Buzz

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Option players opt for Monster call options and Coca-Cola put options as rumors spin of a massive beverage buyout.

5 Rules for Selling Options for Profits

By Traders Reserve
Generating income from options strategies takes time and knowledge, and here are five plus-one rules to help you find your way through.

Amazon Spikes After Earnings, But Details Breed Caution

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon earnings surprised the Street, but further upside may be hard to come by.

Trading the Golden Coil with Straddles

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A straddle trade benefits from increased volatility or a sharp move, both of which seem increasingly likely from gold.

10 Stock Charts to Watch for Opportunity

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Technical opportunities abound across the market. Right now, traders might want to look for those opportunities in the charts of these 10 stocks.

Options Trading and the “Sell in May” Phenomenon

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Whether or not you believe in "Sell in May and Go Away," there are options strategies to take note of during the summer doldrums.

3 Relative-Strength Leaders to Buy on the Dip

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
The combination of relative strength and technical indicators offers three candidates for bullish options traders.

3 Ways to Play Gaming Sector Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Three options trading ideas to consider as earnings season ramps up for the gaming sector.

Is it Time to Buy Chesapeake Energy?

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Option strategies to consider if Chesapeake Energy (CHK) has reached a bottom.
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