Options Trading

Google Ready to Go to $700

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Google has finally broken from a dramatic "W" formation. See the trade for GOOG.

Gold Has Further to Fall — Before It Can Rally

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Gold was expected to finally stop its bleeding at at $1,548 per ounce, but a more severe drop is likely still to come. And as crazy as it sounds, that may be a good thing.

4 Hot Option Trades to Kick Off 2012

By Stutland Volatility Group
Keep your resolution for a prosperous new year with these four option trades in AT&T, AOL, CNOOC Ltd. and Western Digital.

Energy-Drink Maker Hansen Natural Ready to Pop

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Monster Energy drink maker looks ready to pop; capture the upside with covered calls.

VZ Sell Signal Is Your Chance to Buy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A correction is likely in the communications sector. Buy Verizon Communications on a pullback under $38.

7 Most Dramatic Market Charts of 2011

By Jeff Reeves
Sometimes, a simple chart is a more effective storyteller than scores of artfully written articles. Here are seven compelling market charts that describe 2011.

3 Shorts Set to Crash Harder Than Sears

By Jeff Reeves
Aggressive investors with a pessimistic streak could profit big by shorting these three losing stocks.

Cloud Computing Edge Can Lead VMware Sky-High

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
After the recent Oracle earnings debacle, VMW is gaining back most of its losses.

Top Charts to Watch in the First Quarter

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
These 19 stocks are within striking distance of their 52-week highs, with the potential to outperform if the market strengthens in the months ahead.

Futures Offer a Fast and Liquid Market

By Adam Warner
A primer on futures options with a focus on the CBOE S&P 500 Index Options (CBOE: SPX) and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPY).

BB&T Is a Top Banking Buy for 2012

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Momentum could push BB&T Corp. through major resistance. Get the target for BBT.

Why It’s Time to Buy Options Again

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
This time of year you might want to get a flu shot for your portfolio so you aren’t susceptible to the annual "bull fever" epidemic.

Garmin: Your Roadmap to Options Returns

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
It looks like GRMN can map out the way to the land of profitability.

Find Big Option Premiums in This Top Emerging Market

By Stutland Volatility Group
Economic growth in 2012 will be minimal in the United States, non-existent in Europe and slowing in China, from the looks of current data. However,…

Valero Fuels up for an Early 2012 Run

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Expect VLO to move back toward the 200-day moving average of $24.50 by June expiration. Get the trade.

Fade the Gold Pop With GLD Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The rally in GLD may continue for a few more days before a new wave of selling takes hold.

Make Money Practically Every Time You Take Out the Trash

By Stutland Volatility Group
In today’s uncertain market, there is one certainty – Americans will generate lots of garbage in 2012.

IBM No Longer Overpriced – Buy Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
IBM has corrected to our buy point. See our trading target for the stock.

Amgen CEO Resigns, Stock Perks Up

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
The CEO may be leaving in May, but the returns are starting right now in AMGN options
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