Options Trade

Trade of the Day: American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. (MTGE)

By Ken Trester
With several market indicators giving bullish readings, options traders should tilt their portfolios toward calls.

Trade of the Day: Quanta Services (PWR)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
There is a high probability that Quanta will likely be awarded repair work by Xcel in the Colorado flood crisis -- a big positive for its gross margins.

Spruce Up Your Trading With Calls on Pier 1 Imports (PIR)

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy
PIR nearly toppled in the recession, but it built itself up again as the housing market improved. Call options are a good bet going into earnings.

Toll Brothers (TOL) Ready for a Rebound?

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy
TOL has seen some weakness lately, but fundamental strength in the homebuilding area bodes well for the stock. Take advantage with call options.

Double That Dividend – Sell a Call

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
An options selling strategy could be a great way to leverage your income on Enerplus (ERF), which already yields 6% in dividends.

Trade of the Day: VIX Options

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The "fear index" is showing investors are letting down their guard. But one set of bad headlines from Syria or the Fed could bring a spike in volatility.

5 Reasons to Look for More Upside in TEL

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy
The Koch brothers made a big splash in the connector space this week -- here's why your best play is in TE Connectivity.

Long Call Butterfly on Google (GOOG)

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
This is a speculative trade--but one based around Google's past highs.

2 Under-the-Radar Obamacare Options Plays

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Ignore the haters. Selling puts on these overlooked healthcare stocks could net you 35% to 45% annualized.

Trade of the Day: Tenet Healthcare (THC)

By Ken Trester
Upcoming political budget battles could cause significantly more problems, so holding bearish positions also makes sense.

Trade of the Day: 3D Systems Corp. (DDD)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
With its broad product line, optimal revenue mix and positive technicals, this 3D printing stock is well positioned for the growth expected in this industry.

7 Reasons to Buy Kroger Calls (KR)

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy
Kroger reports earnings tomorrow, and several smart business moves have placed it in a great spot for a positive report.

Trade of the Day: Cytokinetics (CYTK)

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Though this pharmaceutical stock has been battered lately, both analysts and management are confident in the company's drug currently in the FDA pipeline.

A Golden Opportunity in GLD

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Strong negative correlation with the S&P 500 suggests a downside move in equities would mean a move higher for GLD -- here's how I would play it.

Dress Up Your Portfolio With Men’s Wearhouse (MW) Options

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy
Without George Zimmer at the helm, how will Q2 earnings for Men's Wearhouse shape up? Several factors point to a positive report.

Apple Is Still Ripe for Upside

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Today's big announcement shouldn't disrupt the uptrend in AAPL -- try this options spread on for low-risk profits.

4 Reasons Pep Boys (PBY) is Turning Back Up

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy
With 17 new stores in California, Pep Boys is growing in a way that its competitors aren't -- creating a good opportunity to buy call options.

Build Your Profits With Hovnanian (HOV) Options

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy
Though there's a lot of shorts in HOV, analyst estimates have been moving higher...a combination that makes the call options attractively priced.

Apple Earnings — Shrewd Options Plays Are Tough to Come By

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
All eyes are on Apple earnings tonight -- but options traders should be sitting on their hands headed into what looks to be a ho-hum event.
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