Options Trading

Options Volume Spikes on High-Fashion Names

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Options traders are bullish on Michael Kors, but bearish on Ralph Lauren. Both saw unusually heavy action on Monday.

What Netflix’s Chart Is Saying

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The stock moved through its 20- and 50-day averages -- and could keep climbing. Get the target for NFLX.

Bank of America Calls Soar as Shares Battle for Double Digits

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Options traders hedge their bets with call spreads as BAC tries to breach double digits.

One Way to Make Money on Airlines

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The disaster that is the airline sector might be playable via put options.

Is PetSmart an Option Trader’s Best Friend?

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
A short-term options opportunity with limited risk and unlimited opportunity.

Dig up Profits in Newmont Mining Options

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
As gold finds support, look for mining stocks like Newmont Mining (NEM) to rebound.

Staples Bulls See Long-Term Upside

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Option players buy long-dated call options in hopes of a prolonged rally in Staples shares.

The Uphill Battle for VIX Bulls

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The VIX continues to sit at annual lows, but trying to wager on upside is probably more difficult than you think.

Hedge Rising Interest Rates With TBT

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Inverse bond fund, ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury Fund, takes advantage of increasing interest rates and falling bond prices.

A Covered-Call Idea in International Paper (IP)

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
A covered-call strategy is one way to generate short-term income on uptrending stocks.

Trading Covered Calls in Your IRA

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Covered calls: a neutral-to-bullish options strategy for all levels of investors.

3 March Madness Option Trades

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
This trio of bullish option trades could benefit from March-Madness-related buying.

Stocks Climbing Through the Wall of Worry?

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
Does investor pessimism amid a strong uptrend mean the bullish ride should continue?

Playing the Green Mountain Bounce with Weekly Options

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Consider selling puts in Green Mountain to generate income over a half-week period.

Office Depot Options Activity Spikes

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Option traders bet on Office Depot’s long-term upside potential, with unusually heavy volumes of long calls and long straddles.

Urban Outfitters Post-Earnings Options Strategy

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Use Urban Outfitters (URBN) options to bet on a bounce higher in the shares.

Put Buyers Target PulteGroup

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
They're betting that the home builder's stock will topple in the next few weeks even amid tentative signs of improvement in housing.

VIX Update: Volatility Returns to Status Quo

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Your VIX outlook should depend on your outlook for the broader market.

Playing Buffalo Wild Wings with Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Buffalo Wild Wings could get a jolt from March Madness, making this bull call spread a winning options trading idea.
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