Options Trading

Use Bearish Calls Against the Market’s ‘Dead-Cat Bounce’

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Traders expecting some downside have a few options.

GLD Sell-off Is a Golden Opportunity

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A pullback in the SPDR Gold Trust should provide an attractive entry point.

Even with Higher Margin Requirements, Gold Still Glitters

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Even though new margin requirements increased the cost of gold futures by 22%, the metal is still a good buy for traders.

Thursday’s OptionsPlace: Nvidia Calls Find Buyers

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Traders are placing bets ahead of the company's earnings report.

7 Tips for Mastering Put Selling

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Selling put options can provide consistent profits or allow you to buy stocks at a discount.

Plow Ahead With a Put Option on Deere

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The stock has recently slumped after earnings reports. This time looks no different.

The Best Gold Miner to Buy Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Here's why Yamana Gold should be a top pick for all gold-minded investors.

Place Your Chips on Intel

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Semi stock Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) can be traded for a quick oversold bounce.

How to Trade Fear and Uncertainty

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
The old-fashioned play of precious metals still delivers in tough times.

Make a Quick Buck on JPMorgan

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Given the oversold market and the financials’ under-performance this year, JPM could make a short bullish run.

One Sector Worth Going Long

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A fairly quick rally of around 10% in the Industrial Select Sector SPDR (NYSE:XLI) may be in the cards.

Use Options to Keep Rooting Against News Corp.

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Buying a put on the media giant looks like an attractive proposition.

Stock Breakdown in Full Effect

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
This week could be another volatile one with stocks falling sharply lower. Here's what investors can expect and what they can do.

5 Advantages of Trading Weekly Options

By Mark Wolfinger
Find out what it is that traders love so much about Weeklys.

Options Volatility Not Leaving Anytime Soon

By Adam Warner
It's clear that investor fear won't subside quickly.

Sort Through the Wreckage of a 500-point Down Day

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Thursday's Dow plunge included a major overselling, providing investors with a prime opportunity to cash in on a trading bounce.

Transocean (RIG) – A Stock Getting Drilled

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Here's why you should bail out -- or short -- the stock of Transocean, an international provider of offshore contract drilling services.

Today’s Two Market Choices: Bad or Worse

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Heads, shoulders and necklines -- oh my! Charts show things are going to get ugly, with a possible bottom as low as 15% down from the market's current level.

Use Options to Trade the Coming Double Dip

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
It's time to follow the market sentiment and use options to trade the coming double dip.
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