Options Trading

Enjoy the Calm Before the Storm

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
The slump in market and political volatility looks like a temporary one.

How to Defend Your Options Profit

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Here's a strategy to avoid giving away too much profit.

Your Next Stock to Sell: Sony

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders may get a small bounce in Sony Corp., but investors should sell into strength.

A Rare Pick for an Overbought Market

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
For most stocks, this is not the time to go long, but Coventry Health Care (NYSE:CVH) may be an exception.

Plow Ahead With This Agriculture ETF

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Last week's stock surge suggests agricultural commodities may be back in play. Get the trade.

Retail Setting Up for a Short Sale

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A high-probability short setup is close to occurring in the Retail HOLDRs (AMEX:RTH).

It’s Time to Shop for Zumiez Calls

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) has shown the tendency to surprise to the upside with its earnings reports.

Rise and Shine for a Bed Bath & Beyond Options Bet

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
BBBY, with its solid fundamentals, is a good candidate for a covered call-option trade.

The Next Step for Gold

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Nothing -- not even gold -- can defy gravity indefinitely. Here's what past performance suggests investors can expect next.

Citigroup Could Hit $50

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
High-risk Citigroup stock is only for bottom fishers, but could pay off long-term.

The Good News/Bad News About This Market

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
October looks like a potential positive turning point for the stock market, but until then, don't count on much from the market.

Use Calls to Capture Dollar General’s Upside

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Here's another deep-discount retail stock that should get a lift from a strong earnings performance.

Estee Lauder Looking Like an Attractive Buy

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Estee Lauder (NYSE:EL) could reach $100 if it can overcome its 200-day moving average.

Sell Gold Puts Before Bernanke Speaks

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Gold might appear broken, but a careful way to play its' resurgence is to sell puts before Bernanke speaks.

Going Long Monsanto Could Prove Fruitful

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Agriculture stock Monsanto Co. (NYSE: MON) is enjoying a nice rally.

Use Options to Bet Against Goldman Sachs

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Here's a lower-risk way to profit from the investment bank's continued slide.

A Powerhouse Energy Stock to Buy

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Unlike most of the energy sector, Linn Energy is nowhere near its August lows. See the trade.

Want to Trade Gold? Let Us Count the Ways

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
A variety of strategies exist to capture gold's rise, depending on your willingness to take on risk.

Bullish Call Spread Trade on AAPL

By InvestorPlace Staff
One option trader bet on an upside move for Apple by executing a bullish call spread.
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