Options Trade

Apollo Flunks — Play for More Pain With a Bear Credit Spread

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
This for-profit ed stock can't get out of its own way. Selling an extremely near-term credit spread takes advantage of those missteps.

Need Income? You Need Covered Calls

By Bryan Perry
This conservative options strategy generates a steady flow of cash in stocks you want to hold.

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.

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.

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.

A Breakout Looms in Western Refining

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The stock is poised for a breakout after months of consolidation -- here are two options strategies to take advantage of the coming move.

Charge Ahead With a Visa Credit Spread

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
The stock has strong underlying support -- this income play pays if the stock stays above $169.45 through June expiration.

Make Google Pay You a 4% Dividend

By Jeff Reeves
Selling out-of-the-money calls in stocks you already hold is a strong, repeatable way to get an inflow of cash several times a year.

My Mini-Berkshire Strategy Using Options for Insurance

By Dividend Growth Investor
Using excess cashflow to purchase puts and calls will help me smooth out the risk in my dividend portfolio. Its a bit risky, so check with an advisor first

How to Boost Verizon Dividends Another 10%

By Traders Reserve
Verizon is a player smack in the middle of the mobile world, and it's dividend yield of just under 4% is nice, but here's a way to make much, much more.

Monster Beverage Is Running Out of Energy

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Monster Beverage is running into resistance and faces lots of big-picture headwinds. Make this bearish trade to profit.

Big Profits From Copper’s Collapse

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The best way to play for more downside isn't with the commodity itself, but rather a useful proxy.

3 Whale Trades to Make Now

By Traders Reserve
Pier 1, Ruby Tuesday and Bed, Bath and Beyond are all option trade heaven heading into earnings season, with each an opportunity to profit on earnings results

An Options View of the Bird Flu

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Avian flu is back, and Wall Street is taking notice. Consider these options strategies to take advantage of the swings to come.

10 Stocks to Generate Even MORE Income

By Traders Reserve
Using option plays in the market is a great way to boost both income and yield, and here are 10 stocks in different areas where the strategy is effective

With Mattel, This Call’s Got You Covered

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Volatility is back, and with it higher premium for protection. So selling calls in good stocks you own is a smart play here -- take a look at MAT.

CF Industries Has a Rough Spring Ahead

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
This fertilizer stock has fallen sharply over the past several weeks and could continue to struggle. Here's an options play to take advantage of that likelihood.
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