Options Trading

Make a Bounty From This Tech-Splosion!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Among the tech stocks carrying the Nasdaq higher is Texas Instruments, which could be on the verge of a breakout. Here are a couple options possibilities.

AMZN: The Chase Higher Just Got Tougher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon stock might actually have some upside left after pushing its all-time highs above the $300 mark, but overbought indicators are ringing across the board.

Let LinkedIn List Its Way to Options Profits

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
LinkedIn stock is facing a couple of walls of resistance that could keep LNKD down before this call credit spread expires.

Fund Offers Bondholders Triple the Protection

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares helps offset the negative impact of lower bond prices and higher interest rates.

Are Emerging Markets Actually Re-Emerging?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Emerging markets performed an impressive about-face Thursday despite slipping back a bit Friday. But this might be an opportunity to get in on a broader swing higher.

The Nasdaq’s Long-Side Odds Are Deteriorating By the Hour

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Nasdaq's run to 13-year highs has left the index at a perilous level from a long-term perspective.

These 4 Internet Stocks Keep Trending Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors have kept chasing the high momentum of these four Internet stocks -- all of which report in coming weeks, and could be prone to some sizable gaps.

Is Any Metal Worth Trading Right Now?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
From gold to palladium, traders have hammered away at just about anything metal in 2013. However, the charts finally show a couple bullish opportunities.

Options: The QE Tapering Hedge

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the event that QE tapering eventually takes place, selling covered calls might be better than puts to hedge your entire portfolio.

Robust Starbucks Is Ripe for a Trade

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Starbucks has spent the past month setting new all-time highs right and left. This options trade just needs SBUX to merely maintain its peak to be profitable.

U.S. Dollar: Just Preparing for Higher Highs

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Considering the U.S. dollar's almost vertical leap in the past couple of weeks, the breakout is unlikely to stick -- but it should lead to constructive filling.

Apple Bottoming! Get Ready to Buy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A close above the resistance line at $465 would signal that a long-term bottom has finally been established in Apple.

Bet on Amgen Staying in Neutral

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
With two weeks to go until July expiration, this trade idea is counting on pharmaceutical stock Amgen to stay below the $100 area.

Call Up an Options Order for Krispy Kreme

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Krispy Kreme has extended its streak of improving same-store sales at company-owned stores, and the technical picture is improving, too. Go long via these calls.

Amazon Should Make a Run to $300

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite settling just short of its January highs, Amazon remains in good position to break past that area and eventually into the $300 zone.

Gold Might Finally Be Building a Bottom

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold -- as measured by the GLD -- is finally starting to show signs of fruitful bottom-building, but the near-term action won't be for the faint of heart.

Goldman Sachs Is Dancing on Crucial Technical Support

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Watch the charts of Goldman Sachs, which will provide us with some hints about how investors feel about both this earnings season and interest-rate hikes.

Bet on More Bullishness From Amazon

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
An attractive set of technical support and resistance for Amazon stock opens the doors for this put credit spread idea.

Apple Riddled With Lousy Price Action

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't expect much respite following Apple's break below $400. For now, the charts point to more time exploring the upper and maybe even mid-$300s.
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