Options Trade

4 High-Risk, High-Return Covered Calls

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
A look at stocks you can buy that might not be a great idea to hold for the long term, but that you actually want to get called away after selling calls against them.

Goldman Sachs Looks Golden for Bullish Option Traders

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Goldman Sachs (GS) bulls can capitalize on the stock's and the financial sector's strength with a short-term bull put spread.

Bears Shopping at Kroger Ahead of Earnings

By David Russell, optionMONSTER
Options traders use April puts and March calls to target eventual downside in Kroger. The grocer reports earnings on Thursday.

2 Bullish Options Strategies for a Whole Foods Breakout

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Option traders looking for Whole Foods to break out to the upside could consider one of two strategies using April-dated options.

Seek Profits in Google With Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Google is too rich for most stock traders' blood, but you can use this bullish options spread to take advantage of a move higher in the shares.

A Short-Term Trade Idea for Netflix Bears

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
With more companies entering the streaming video business, can Netflix keep afloat? Long puts may help the bearish cause.

Microsoft Puts: A Little Bet on a Big Move

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft put buyers dream big in the short term with a sizable (but cheap) bet.

Differing Put Strategies Hit Live Nation and BP

By Chris McKhann, optionMONSTER
Live Nation puts are active in the option pits after earnings disappoint, and BP sees put sellers bet on support.

Is the China Dragon Running Out of Breath?

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
China may be focusing on inflation more than stimulating growth.

Paying More at the Pump? Here’s a Way to Get Paid Back

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Many oil and gas names are breaking out with the surge in crude.

Apple Options Say the Stock is in Dangerous Territory

By Dan Sheridan, Sheridan Mentoring
America’s favorite pastime used to be baseball. But during the last couple of years, that has changed. The new American pastime has become to get…

Cell Tower Stock Crown Castle Keeps Climbing

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
CCI just set its all-time high and has not looked back since.

‘Apple Love’ Won’t Fade, but More Profit-Taking is Probable

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
AAPL won't likely fall sharply, or even fall much at all, but I do look for the momentum to fade and some profit-taking to ensue.

Lockheed Looking to Rocket to Resistance

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
LMT could pull back before marching higher, which is a great setup for a buy-write trade.

A Different Way to Take a Bite out of Apple

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Speculators are snatching up out-of-the-money call options set to expire at the end of the week.

St. Paddy’s Day Puts to Steal Gold from the Rainbow

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Enjoy some extra coins in yer pot o’ gold as St. Patrick’s options expiration day approaches!

Grab Another Round of Earnings Cash With Baidu Options

By Karson Keith, Stock Wiz Kid
AAPL's big volatility after its strong move higher presents a great opportunity.

SPY Calendar Trade & Discussion with Dan Sheridan

By Dan Sheridan, Sheridan Mentoring
Calendars can help you make money with options without needing the stock to make a big movement.

MGM: Will its Earnings Make a ‘Grand’ Showing?

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
While most big casinos offer Broadway-quality shows, this trade might just be the show-stopper.
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