Options Trade

3 Rules for Trading on News Events

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
How to avoid the crowds so you can profit on premiums instead of paying them.

Bearish Bets on a ‘Kill-JOY’ Market

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
As economies around the world slow, Joy Global could watch its floor drop even further. Here's a bullish options strategy to play a fall in JOY.

Effective Management, New Business Should Drive Exxon Mobil

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
XOM's strong management team and bevy of new deals should help the stock move forward through October. Consider these options plays to profit.

Tips for Technical Analysis

By John Lansing
Here are 3 things to know about when doing technical trading: Direction, speed and distance. Plus: Here's 1 good trade.

Use VXX Put Options to Cash in On the Greek Elections

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Sell VXX put options to profit from the market volatility that is sure to follow the Greek elections.

Exploit the AAPL Breakout with Call Spreads

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The options market provides several ways to structure AAPL trades for dirt cheap.

3 Quick Option Plays for Quick Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Naked puts and covered calls can be a great way to hedge a bet, and can provide ways to play a degree of uncertainty you may have in a given stock.

Playing the Fear Percolating in Oil

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Implied volatility of USO options has spiked to levels not seen since fall 2011. The time is ripe for selling USO options in some fashion.

4 Apple Options Trades to Play the Latest Hype

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Pocket some quick cash from the latest Apple hype with these Apple options trades.

Get Energized With Long Calls on Monster

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
The energy beverage maker has been fairing well so far this year, and its business fundamentals are sound. It could be set to break higher.

3 Key Money Management Tips — and a Bonus

By John Lansing
Don't let bad habits sap your profits. These 3 simple but often neglected steps can help ensure you maximize your returns. Plus: 3 trades to make now.

Tiger’s Memorial Win: A Boon for Nike?

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Overly bearish sentiment on Nike (NKE) finally is starting to wane, and swoosh-bearer Tiger Woods' re-emergence could help things improve in coming months.

Prepare Now for Some Profitable Put Trades

By John Lansing
With the S&P 500 index is approaching upside areas of resistance, it's an ideal time to establish short-side positions before the market's next leg down.

AMZN Trade Alert: Sell Weekly Put Options

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Sell weekly put options on Amazon to create a dividend.

SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF Is Rebuilding Its Battered Reputation

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Rather than ditching homebuilders at the first sign of trouble, they have been treated like a hedge. If Europe's woes continue, XHB could be a beneficiary.

Cover Your Optimism in BB&T Corp.

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
If BBT can hold support, it has a chance to move to a recent high. Optimistic traders can use this covered call idea to benefit.

Opting for OmniVision Calls Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
This maker of digital cameras on a chip lost a key Apple contract, but its next report could have an upside surprise, which would push the stock higher.

Playing a Possible Facebook Bounce

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Think the social network giant is getting oversold in the post-IPO backlash? Here are some options strategies that will score if it rebounds.

Hungry for Lions Gate Calls Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bulls in the options pit are anticipating a strong report from the moviemaker on the back of 'The Hunger Games' success.
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