Options Trading

VIX and Other Indicators Signal a Stock Slide

By John Nyaradi, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the S&P 500 in seriously overbought territory, a correction looks to be near. Here are 3 ETFs that let you play the VIX.

The Gold Rise Is Back in Play

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
GLD looks poised to make another run. Bullish options investors can take advantage of gains with this play.

The Trouble With Trading Transport

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
When oil prices rise, transportation stocks ... well, they do a lot of things. The oil-transport correlation is shaky, so keep your eye on the charts instead.

Wal-Mart Options Active Post Earnings

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Short-term options volume spikes as world’s largest retailer disappoints with its fourth-quarter earnings.

Top Nat Gas Stock Continues Its Climb

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Enterprise Products Partners is ‘stair-stepping’ in a long-term advance. Get the target for EPD.

Is the China Dragon Running Out of Breath?

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
China may be focusing on inflation more than stimulating growth.

Paying More at the Pump? Here’s a Way to Get Paid Back

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Many oil and gas names are breaking out with the surge in crude.

Apple Options Say the Stock is in Dangerous Territory

By Dan Sheridan, Sheridan Mentoring
America’s favorite pastime used to be baseball. But during the last couple of years, that has changed. The new American pastime has become to get…

Cell Tower Stock Crown Castle Keeps Climbing

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
CCI just set its all-time high and has not looked back since.

Kellogg Call Options ‘Pop’ on Pringles Deal

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bulls expect further upside from the consumer-foods giant as options activity in K spiked Wednesday -- the vast majority on the call side.

10 Industrial Stocks Poised to Break Out

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The energy and technology sectors have been chock full of potential breakouts -- now industrials seem ready to join in the fun. Keep an eye on these 10 charts.

2 Options to Play the Fact that Fear Is on the Rise

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Volatility is saying that either a sell-off is in store, or the VIX is going to fall from its lofty highs.

‘Apple Love’ Won’t Fade, but More Profit-Taking is Probable

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
AAPL won't likely fall sharply, or even fall much at all, but I do look for the momentum to fade and some profit-taking to ensue.

A Biotech That May Boost an Anemic Portfolio

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Celgene Corp. is in an aggressive bull market and recently flashed another buy signal. Get the target for CELG.

Lockheed Looking to Rocket to Resistance

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
LMT could pull back before marching higher, which is a great setup for a buy-write trade.

A Different Way to Take a Bite out of Apple

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Speculators are snatching up out-of-the-money call options set to expire at the end of the week.

St. Paddy’s Day Puts to Steal Gold from the Rainbow

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Enjoy some extra coins in yer pot o’ gold as St. Patrick’s options expiration day approaches!

Grab Another Round of Earnings Cash With Baidu Options

By Karson Keith, Stock Wiz Kid
AAPL's big volatility after its strong move higher presents a great opportunity.

The Equity Rally Is Getting Exhausted

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Growth is slowing, inflation is real, and stocks are looking increasingly overbought. Investors might be hard-pressed to find upside in the near term.
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