Options Trade

Expect Gold Prices to Rise as Euro, USD Come Under Pressure

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
GDXJ is down 25% YTD, while gold has rallied nearly a like amount. We look for this gap of nearly 50% to close, with GDXJ being a relative outperformer to gold.

The Way to Trade Greek Democracy

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
While Greece asks its people to vote on a bailout, there are several short-term trades we can make right now to profit from the market-wide fear in the meantime.

Lululemon Looking to Squeeze Higher

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
If a stock is able to rise in a weak tape, it is all the more likely to lead in a strong tape, which is why you should look at LULU now.

Halliburton Calls a Slick Way to Play Oil

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
HAL has been trading below most analysts’ estimates, and it may be the right time for this stock to head even higher.

Copper Wired for a Short-Term Correction

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Copper prices have just put in their best five-day performance ever, and SCCO has rallied nearly 16% in that time frame.

It’s Time to ‘Clean Up’ with Clorox Puts

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Not only did CLX not participate in the market run-up, but all technical signs point to continued downside.

Schlumberger Soars After Solid Q3 Revenues

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
SLB missed estimates by pennies but income soared 50% year-over-year. Here are two bullish options trades to play the stock's rise.

23 Million Reasons to Make This Netflix Trade

By Preston James, Weekly Windfall Secrets
With this weekly options trade on Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX), you can collect cash for each of the next 60 weeks!

Screaming Short: Chipotle Mexican Grill

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The company's valuations are out-of-whack by even the most generous metrics. Buy put options or short the stock directly -- just short it right here, right now.

Herbalife Set for Another Healthy Quarter

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
HLF has an impressive track record of beating analysts’ earnings estimates. In fact, the company hasn’t had a miss for the past six years.

Create Your Own Silver Lining With SLV Calls

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
If you want to acquire bullish exposure to silver, one good way would be to trade call options on the SLV.

Alexion Pharma Offers a Prescription for Profits

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
ALXN has been on a slow and steady climb, and is an excellent candidate for options income with covered calls.

Is CROX a Stock with Too Many Holes?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Crocs got smashed on a dismal earnings pre-announcement, but the stock could make its own upside surprise.

Royal Caribbean Cruising for a Bruising

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
The problem with RCL is its recent performance after reporting. The pattern is a run-up into earnings followed by a decline after the numbers hit the Street.

High-Flying Utilities Losing Power

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors have become defensive in seeking safety and yield. And utilities, via the XLU, are nearing an intermediate-term top.

Honeywell Calls Can Offer Sweet Short-Term Returns

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
HON beat analysts' expectations by 10 cents a share and raised its full-year outlook. This news could push shares higher the short term.

Apple’s Buying Event of the Decade: Don’t Miss Out!

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Not only is the stock (and the January 2012 and 2013 options) a steal right now, but you can pump up your returns with very attractive covered call premiums.

Crocs Falls Flat on Less-Than-Stylish Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
After the 42% haircut chopped off CROX share price in the last few days, there is opportunity for savvy investors to make money amid the rubble.

Make Your Portfolio Shine With Tiffany & Co. Calls

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
TIF had a nice run-up in October and has gotten above its 200-day moving average again, which is a bullish sign.
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