Options Trade

Trade of the Day: Apple (AAPL)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Apple's (AAPL) bullish wedge breakout last week, plus added holiday demand, could boost the stock 9%.

Trade of the Day: Southwest Airlines (LUV)

By Ken Trester
The markets haven't been terribly exciting lately, but as the saying goes, "never short a dull market." Here's a call trade to take advantage of the trend.

Trade of the Day: Boston Scientific (BSX)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Wall Street has been selling Boston Scientific (BSX) since it reported earnings, yet put options are still reasonably priced.

Trade of the Day: PulteGroup (PHM)

By Ken Trester
Though the indexes remain in bullish territory, a pullback is due and could happen when traders have been lulled into complacency.

Forget the Twitter IPO – Trade Tech Volatility

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
The Twitter IPO may be trending, but there's already so much volatility in the tech space that you have plenty of options to choose from.

Bite Into AAPL Profits with this Credit Spread

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple has several levels of support that should lead to a nice profit on this credit spread.

Trade of the Day: Cigna (CI)

By Ken Trester
Keeping some puts in your portfolio affords you downside protection, since the indexes are overbought and likely to pull back a bit.

APOL: Bet on Big Movement in Apollo Group

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sometimes you know a stock is going to make a major move, but you just don't know which direction. Strangle trades cover you either way.

Trade of the Day: Groupon (GRPN)

By Bryan Perry
Try a naked put trade in GRPN to play the upside in this stock.

Trade of the Day: Halliburton (HAL)

By Ken Trester
With our indicators improving, and political roadblocks temporarily set aside, traders should begin to lean more heavily toward bullish positions.

Apple Earnings – Do They Mean Anything?

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
AAPL earnings are unlikely to reveal any big surprises -- but you can still generate extra income this earnings season by using covered calls and selling puts.

Trade of the Day: U.S. Steel (X)

By Bryan Perry
Leverage the global demand for commodities with a covered call trade.

Trade of the Day: Facebook (FB)

By Wade Hansen, Editor, Strategic Trader
Sentiment in the markets is seeming more hopeful, and this social media stock is along for the ride.

Use Options for Income on Gulfport Energy (GPOR)

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Fracking plays are still an area of strength -- and the best way I see to play it is by selling puts.

Look to Supplier Stocks for an Obamacare Trade

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Wall Street hasn't paid much attention to Questcor (QCOR), a drug company with patients that could be moving to Medicaid in droves.

Trade of the Day: Triquint Semiconductor (TQNT)

By Bryan Perry
Pick up on this radio frequency device-maker's signal -- it's broadcasting a great opportunity for a covered call.

Two-Part Trade for Accenture Earnings (ACN)

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy
Simultaneously buying a call and a put hedges your risk with ACN earnings today.

Invest in AAPL, Then Trade It

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
AAPL is avoiding a major slip-up that has plagued its competitors: chasing market share rather than profit margins. That should be a big long-term advantage.

Make a Call on Target’s Holiday Strategy With Options (TGT)

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy
Target is getting smarter about the holiday season, but it's currently discounted...which means call options are a great deal!
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