Options Trade

Now’s the Time for a Christmas Tree Spread

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
This strategy is very similar to the Butterfly Spread. Both combine a debit (bull) call spread and a credit (bear) call spread sold at a higher strike price.

5 Stocks to Create Your Own Personal Cash Dividend Machine

By Traders Reserve
Profit from these name brand stocks through an options play that enhances returns in addition to the dividends they generate

An Options Play to Ride RIMM’s Rise

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Selling a January put credit spread looks like a good move now. It's a simple trade idea that can take advantage of the stock's dramatic buildup.

Men’s Wearhouse Not a Guarantee After Poor Report

By Traders Reserve
Men's Warehouse just let analysts know it was expecting a lower revenue and growth number in the future, and a call strategy is the best bet for investors

Wait for a Pullback in MCD

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Despite shares moving higher after good November same-store sales numbers, the upside trade looks a bit tough right now.

Buy Downside Protection on Facebook

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A high-volume reversal like the one FB suffered on Monday signals a good time to use covered calls to guard against an overextended position.

Profit From These December Earnings Disasters

By Traders Reserve
These 4 companies will release latest quarter earnings in December and investors can bet those earnings will not be as good as the Street hopes: take advantage

Short the Costco Dividend For a Real Reward

By Traders Reserve
Costco's entry into the special-dividend player group is welcome news to investors looking for a pop, but here's another play to make post-dividend

Special Dividends, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Primacy of Trend

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The smartest thing you can do after a special dividend is announced isn't to pile in or chase the yield -- look for opportunities to take advantage of price dislocation within a broader trend around the ex-date.

GMCR Is Roasting the Bears

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The stock is up big on the back of a solid earnings report. If you're options-inclined, here are two longer-term trades to consider.

Bank Some Holiday Cash With Retail Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Price action and a compelling narrative suggest the retail sector will continue its recent ascent -- here's how to play the trend using options on the XRT.

Profit From the Volatility Funk

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Traders looking for bearish exposure to VXX might consider buying a January 33 – 28 bear put spread for $2.90.

Make a Bearish Bet on LVS

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Casino stocks popped across the board on Penn National's move to split off a REIT -- this bearish play on LVS looks to cash in on that unwarranted pin action.

Profit From Netflix Streaming Higher

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Given NFLX's strength lately in the face of a seriously down market, a bull call spread is looking good as an options trade to make some easy money.

Don’t Paint LOW With the HD Brush

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
It's tempting to get bullish on Lowe's after Home Depot's blowout quarter, but recent earnings action would suggest a different approach.

Avoid Buyer’s Remorse in These 7 Retailers

By Ken Trester
Stay away from these retail stocks going into Black Friday and the holiday season, but don't overlook the profit opportunities in put options.

Profit From Volatility in Gilead and Celgene

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
The stocks popped Monday on good drug trials -- but these stocks should be on your radar for regular income through selling overheated puts.

Trade the Biotech News With Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The news-driven biotech world is perfect for options -- traders can position themselves for upside or downside based on recent technical developments.

Bullish Bets on Saks and TJX Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
If Wall Street sellers have finally exhausted themselves, investors could be in for a treat. Here's a way to play each retailer's earnings ahead the reports.
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