Options Trading

Live Large With Big Lots Calls

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The discount retailer's stock should continue to bounce higher. Get the trade for BIG.

SLV May Still Have Some Shine Left

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Even after a massive rally, volatile iShares Silver Trust could go higher from here. See the trade.

Use GLD, SLV, BAC Weekly Options to Profit by Friday

By OptionsZone Experts
See profits by the end of next week using weekly options on NYSE:GLD, NYSE:BAC and NYSE:SLV.

Short This Unlucky Casino Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Volatile Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) is likely to see further weakness.

Learn to Embrace Volatility’s Tipping Point

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A surge in implied volatility can offset the risk of selling puts against a stock's downtrend.

Tap Into Sky-High Option Premiums

By Josip Causic
Option premiums are at levels not seen in a year, and as a result, selling options in today’s market is an excellent strategy.

It’ll Pay to Be Early on a Heinz Call Option

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The premium is attractively low, and the company is well-positioned to get a boost from earnings.

Try a Covered Call to Profit from Carbo Ceramics’ Bounceback

By Dan Passarelli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's a way to lower risk with a good stock in a choppy market.

A Rising Energy Play With a Steady Dividend

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Consolidated Edison is in a long-term bull market and pays a 4.4% dividend. Here are more reasons why it's a buy.

Get Ready to Short Tech ETF XLK

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
As the broader markets run out of steam, build a short position in the Technology Select Sector SPDR (NYSE:XLK).

Use Options to Trade the Mess in Europe

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Here are ways for traders and investors alike to place bets on the banks and gold prices.

How to Play the Gold Rush With LEAPS

By OptionsZone Experts
Here's a way to avoid volatility and place some long-term bets.

Get Out of General Dynamics While There’s Time

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A reversal in General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) is the perfect opportunity to sell.

RIMM Almost Ripe for the Picking

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
M&A talk should give Research In Motion a short-term boost. Here's the trade.

Covered Calls: A High-Volatility Crutch?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
This options strategy isn't automatically the best in fearful markets.

History Suggests We Haven’t Seen the Low

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
History shows that a "V" recovery pattern isn't that common. We'll likely see this "letter" instead.

Consider an Option Put Spread to Play Gold’s Comeback

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Here's a lower-risk strategy to capture profit.

Staples Looks Good for a Put Option Trade

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The bullish sentiment towards SPLS is a head-scratcher. Options traders have a great opportunity with this vulnerable stock.

Monday’s OptionsPlace: Avnet Calls Catch Fire

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Options volatility continues to slump in the wake of the move higher in stocks.
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