Options Trading

6 Strong Trades That Could Surge on a “Short Squeeze”

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors Jun 1, 2011

Investments in Netflix, GameStop and these other picks allow you to take advantage of a "short squeeze" -- an event that could cause shares to jump 10% or more in short order!

Trade Oil Services Stock Foster Wheeler to a Gusher of Profits

By Stutland Volatility Group Jun 1, 2011

An option spread on Foster Wheeler (NASDAQ: FWLT) offers limited risk but decent rewards.

VIX, SPY Top Options Trading

By OptionsZone Experts May 31, 2011

Options trading at midday is led by the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX), SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPY) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL).

Take a Shot on Big Lots

By Jack Walker, IVolatility.com May 31, 2011

Use options to profit from lagging takeover target Big Lots (NYSE: BIG).

Marvell, Medco, CVS Option Trading Brisk

By OptionsZone Experts May 27, 2011

Quiet trading before holiday though CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), MedcoHealth Solutions (NYSE: MHS) are busy.

Smooth Trip for Options on Vail Resorts

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors May 27, 2011

Buy mid-term call options on Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) before it reports earnings.

CVS Grabs Options and Huge Fed Contract

By OptionsZone Experts May 27, 2011

CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) wins $3 billion federal contract and options volume jumps in midday trading.

Sell Sunshine With Shorts on Solar Stocks

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint May 27, 2011

Solar stocks will drop as government subsidies are reduced. Sell First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) options.

Profit as Gas and Silver Rebound

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader May 27, 2011

Options traders should buy calls on U.S. Gasoline Fund (NYSE: UGA), DB Agriculture Fund (NYSE: DBA), Silver Wheaton (NYSE: SLW).

Buy Biotech Elan Calls and QLogic Puts

By Ken Trester May 27, 2011

Profit from options trading in Elan Corp. (NYSE: ELN) and QLogic Corp. (NASDAQ: QLGC).

Microsoft, El Paso Grab Options Action

By Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com May 26, 2011

Options trading slow but Microsoft, (NASDAQ: MSFT), Tiffany (NYSE: TIF) and El Paso (NYSE: EP) garner strong volume.

Weekly Options Grow Stronger Everyday

By OptionsZone Experts May 26, 2011

Weekly options are growing in popularity with retail investors.

LinkedIn Trading Requires Kid Gloves

By Adam Warner May 26, 2011

Option traders in LinkedIn (NASDAQ: LNKD) should use spreads to limit their risk.

This Smucker Trade Has Got to Be Good

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors May 26, 2011

Buy call options on J.M. Smucker (NYSE: SJM) prior to its June 9 earning’s report.

Tesla Powers Up as SPY Options Drop

By Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com May 25, 2011

Options trading moderate with Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) and PowerShares Bullish Dollar Fund (NYSE: UUP) rising as the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) fell.