Options Trading

2 Volatility Plays for Google’s First-Quarter Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Google set to report earnings tonight, traders can use weekly options for a volatility play.

Should You Buy the VIX Spike?

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
The VIX has gained 20% in the past two days, but this could be a bullish sign for the broader market.

3 Options Trades That Swing for the Fences

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Aggressive option traders may swing for the fences with out-of-the-money options, but with the potential reward comes risk.

Keep an Eye on Hovnanian

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Its rise during Tuesday's market slide -- and its chart -- are telling: Bulls and bears are fighting it out equally to see who'll gain control.

In a Down or Up Market, Gold Is the Trade

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Generate income with gold and silver ETFs whether the market is moving higher or correcting.

Market May Stall Amid Lower Earnings Expectations

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Consider these options strategies for a rangebound broader market.

VIX Breaks Above 20 (and Could Stay There)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A continued correction in stocks, including a pullback in Apple, could keep the VIX advancing beyond 20.

4 Long-Term Options Trades for Baseball Season

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Long-term call and put strategies on sports-releated companies can help your portfolio play ball.

Best Buy CEO Drama Inspires Options Traders

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Short-term calls and puts ignite with activity as CEO leaves the building.

Covered Call Advice From a Pro

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
An expert's look at covered call trading, including strategies, inherent difficulties and some of the best stocks to trade.

Trading Lady Luck via Las Vegas Sands (LVS)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Las Vegas Sands has shown excellent relative strength of late, and a bull call spread looks like an attractive strategy.

The Theta Thief Feasts on Option Value

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Theta becomes more bold as expiration approaches, benefiting the options seller and robbing the options buyer.

5 ETF Options Trades to Play the Market Recovery

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
As the market continues to climb a Wall of Worry, option players can consider bullish and bearish plays in ETFs.

Defend Your Portfolio with a Colgate-Palmolive Long Call

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Traders wanting to employ options strategies on defensive names could consider Colgate-Palmolive.

Looking for Profits with Valspar Covered Calls

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Traders can use the covered call strategy to play upside in Valspar shares.

Bulls Expect a Breakout in Disney

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Disney shares are trading lower Wednesday, providing an entry point for bullish option traders using both call and put options.

3 Options Trades on Volatile Stocks

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
A look at the 10 optionable U.S. stocks that currently have the highest beta rankings, and bullish option strategy ideas on three high-volatility names.

Filling Up on Calls Ahead of Constellation Brands Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors and analysts are bullish on Constellation Brands ahead of earnings, but implied volatility makes options expensive.

Sell Weekly Groupon Options for Quick Cash

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Selling weekly puts can be a conservative and structured way to generate capital for your portfolio.
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