Options Trading

Options: Don’t Make These Sucker’s Bets

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sometimes in the hunt for mega-premiums, you can get snookered into a bet you might regret. Avoid these tempting options plays in NFLX, AMZN and LULU.

Know the Basics About Small-Cap Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
There are few differences between trading options on large-cap stocks and small-cap stocks, but those differences are significant handcuffs.

Higher Ed, Higher Profits

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
For-profit education stocks are a dangerous game right now -- which is why they're perfect for the options world. Minimize your risk with this bullish play.

Earnings Loom for Rocketing Rite Aid

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Earnings announcements can be a volatile devil quick to steal shareholders’ profits, so with Rite Aid's report on the horizon, RAD shareholders should get protective.

Google’s Posture Remains Positive

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Google stock has worked off its overbought condition and has potential upside from a swing-trading perspective. Here are the levels to watch.

Russell 2000: A Little Short-Term Juice Left, But That’s It

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The IWM's move higher since November 2012 is extremely steep and likely long in the tooth. It is merely a question of time before the Russell 2000 corrects.

Emerging Markets Are a Big Drag on Metals

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The XME looks poised for continued underperformance -- this options play looks to take advantage of that scenario.

Go Long and Soar to Profits With Boeing

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Now that Boeing's Dreamliners are back in the air again, the stock has been taking off too. Use long calls to cash in on the momentum.

‘Fear Index’ Got You Scared? Don’t Be.

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The VIX swung wildly last week as investors took on more "insurance" than needed. Our objective system can profit from this kind of emotion-driven trading.

Can’t Afford High-Flying Stocks? Try Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The rampaging stock market is leaving many investors simply priced out of high-flying stocks. Thankfully, options can get them back in the game.

Volatility Has Entered the Building!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The lift in implied volatility is increasing the appeal of option-selling strategies like individual credit spreads and iron condors. Consider these two SPY trades.

What to Do After Dollar General’s Double Top

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dollar General isn't exactly on the verge of an all-out collapse following Tuesday's haircut, but the short-term picture has become a bit rockier.

How to Short Stocks Using Options

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
During the past few years, I’ve run up against the problem of not being able to find shares to short. The solution? Deep-in-the-money puts.

Sina’s Best Offense Is a Great Defense

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chinese online media stock Sina Corp. is sitting atop a number of technical supports that should help this options trade pay off.

Play the Shifting Momentum in Gold Miners

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A few promising signs have formed during the past month, hinting at the potential for at least a short-term tradable bottom in the beleaguered GDX.

Chinese Large-Caps Still Look Vulnerable

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chinese large-caps -- as measured by the FXI exchange-traded fund -- haven't joined in 2013's broader rally. We explore whether that might change.

Friday’s Bloodbath Isn’t Over Yet

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Friday was a sea of red ... and the charts point to continued pain ahead. Here's what you need to know.

Brew Up a Winner With GMCR

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
This stock is piping-hot again -- take a look at this June call spread to take advantage of the renewed strength.

3 Ultimate Risk-On Option Trades

By Traders Reserve
Herbalife, Netflix and AK Steel are all running well. This may be a good time to earn income with options trades ahead of news and earnings.
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