Options Trading

Anadarko Option Will Confound Bears

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
A call option on Anadarko Petroleum (NYSE: APC) could rise despite poor earnings.

Aerospace Stock About to Come Crashing Down

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Following a sell signal, General Dynamics Corp. (NYSE: GD) could test its 52-week low.

Baker Hughes, Ericsson Tops in Options

By Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com
Options trading picks up after Bernanke speaks. Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) see action.

Options Lunch – Big Bucks Buy SPX Puts

By OptionsZone Experts
Jefferies study finds put buying in the three-month series in the S&P 500 Index Options (CBOE: SPX).

Intel Earnings Drive Market – Again

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a market driver but it’s price looks too high. Consider a covered call trade.

Silver America’s New Favorite Option

By Adam Warner
Options on the iShares Silver ETF (NYSE: SLV) have topped volume charts, followed by ProShares Ultra Short Silver ETF (NYSE: ZSL).

Options Speak 101 — Meet the Greeks I

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Options traders would do well to learn about the Greeks. First, delta and theta.

Yahoo, Microsoft Lead Options Trading

By Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com
Option volume picks up with traders active in Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO) and Allied Nevada Gold (AMEX: ANV).

Options Lunch – Traders Eye Fed, Play Silver

By OptionsZone Experts
Options activity is mild midday as the market preps for the FOMC meeting Wednesday.

Silver Volatility Suggests Option Sales

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Option sellers could profit from the volatility premium built into option prices in iShares Silver Trust ETF (NYSE: SLV).

Play Rackspace on the Cheap With Options

By Stutland Volatility Group
Buy a call options spread on Rackspace Hosting (NYSE: RAX) to profit if the stock moves higher.

Why Selling Options Works for Traders

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The strategic sale of an option offers income, flexibility, protects gains, and locks in a purchase price.

Decline of VIX Futures Worth Watching

By Adam Warner
The iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures (NYSE: VXX) is dribbling away.

Silver Options Busy on Slow Day

By Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com
Options trading slow but IShares Silver Fund (NYSE: SLV) trades more than 1 million contracts.

Healthcare’s Up, Cerner Options Rally

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Buy a call option on Cerner Corp. (NASDAQ: CERN) as healthcare sector continues higher.

Options Midday – Market Awaits Fed Moves

By OptionsZone Experts
Options trading tense but slow as traders await word on possible QE III.

Ride Gold ETF Uptrend With Option Spread

By Jack Walker, IVolatility.com
Trade an options spread on the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD) while interest rates are low.

Oil Stock Closing In On New All-Time High

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A break to new highs should catapult Baker Hughes Inc. (NYSE: BHI).

Trade a Covered Call on International Paper

By Stutland Volatility Group
Sell a covered call on International paper (NYSE: IP).
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