Options Trading

Fed’s Zero-Interest Rate Pledge Zaps Market Volatility

By Stutland Volatility Group Feb 6, 2012

The Fed’s move to push out low rates into 2014 will drive investors into more-risky capital allocations.

CELG to Break Triple Digits

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Feb 3, 2012

Celgene Corp. has flashed two buy signals in the past week. Get the target.

Making Money With Options the ‘Write’ Way

By Richard Band Feb 3, 2012

Options trading is a balancing act that favors the house. Find out how to master the balancing act and achieve great returns.

GMCR Options Jump Before Earnings

By Alex Hanson Feb 2, 2012

Volume soared from 41,000 to 140,000, with investors looking very short-term -- mostly within the February series.

Oil Riding the Bench During the Market’s Bull Run

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Feb 2, 2012

Crude oil has been noticeably absent from the recent bullish festivities.

Get Some Bang from the Busted Euro with FXE Puts

By Stutland Volatility Group Feb 2, 2012

The euro-zone crisis continues to take a toll on its member countries ... and the currency itself.

Quarterback Your Way to Year-Round Returns in NFLX, GMCR

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 2, 2012

Offense sells tickets but defense wins championships. So here are two option trades to put a little of both into your trading account.

Intel Stock Ready to Shine Again

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Feb 2, 2012

After a two-year consolidation, Intel Corp. is moving in the right direction. Get the target for INTC.

Bears Remain Hungry for YUM

By Alex Hanson Feb 1, 2012

Tuesday’s trading saw more than 7,500 contracts for the March 60-strike put cross the tape. Was a mixed earnings report from McDonald's a factor?

5 Options Trades to Profit From Super Bowl Sunday

By OptionsZone Experts Feb 1, 2012

Your OptionsZone experts will be keeping a close eye on the big game (that’s how dedicated we are to you!), and we’ve got some predictions for the big winners of the day.

Buy-Write Your Ticket on the UNP Profit Train

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 1, 2012

UNP might prove to be just the ticket to board the profit train to your desired destination.

Brew Up Some Weekly Gains With Green Mountain

By Karson Keith, Stock Wiz Kid Feb 1, 2012

Stocks are moving more then the implied volatility suggests they should, and we can buy options on a discount.

Las Vegas Sands Hot Ahead of Earnings

By Alex Hanson Jan 31, 2012

Casino stock Las Vegas Sands is trending higher going into Wednesday's earnings, but will it continue? Put buyers don't think so.

A Bear Bets Big as Starbucks Hits New High

By Alex Hanson Jan 31, 2012

A "ratio put spread" calls for medium-term downside. The trade got off to a bad start Monday when SBUX staged an intra-day rally.

One Way to Profit from Volatility’s Drop

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jan 31, 2012

The bullish launch of the equities market to kick off 2012 has been matched by an equally bearish beginning for the iPath S&P 500 VIX…

S&P’s Loud ‘Buy’ Signal Has Crummy Timing

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jan 31, 2012

Investors aren't ready to believe that the Golden Cross is pointing to a market rally, but it is. Just resist the urge to react at the first sign of trouble.