Options Trading
So How Do We Trade The Markets Now?
In an amazingly short amount of time, the financial markets appear to have stabilized. It was shaping up to be a very tense month of February, with several catalysts capable of roiling the market. Somehow though, the past week or so has gone more smoothly than many could have imagined. First off, the biggest (potential) […]
Now’s A Great Time To Use Weekly Options
Well, it was only a matter of time before volatility returned to the market. After all, equities weren’t going to go up forever without at least a little selling now and then. Fortunately, I don’t believe the fundamentals support a sustained selloff. Yes, China’s economy isn’t as strong as expected. And, that’s not a great […]
How To Use Options To Trade Earnings Season
Believe it or not, it’s that time of the year again… earnings season. Fourth quarter earnings season always seems to hit us by surprise because it happens so soon after the holidays. But here we are again. Earnings season has just begun. So how can we use options to trade earnings? Here’s the thing… Earnings […]
A New Year Brings New Opportunities In Options Trading
2014 is underway, and that means you can expect many more articles from me about options, stocks, and the financial markets in general. However, I’m going to take a break from my usual variety of topics to briefly cover my subscription service, the Options Trading Wire. The purpose of the Options Trading Wire is really […]
Call Options Or Put Options On Lululemon (LULU)?
Lululemon (LULU) is back in the news after releasing third quarter results. LULU is a popular, high-end athletic apparel company. LULU shares are trading at $60.39, down 12% last week and 21% year to date. The stock’s up just 1% from the 52-week low of $59.60 and is 27% below the 52-week high of $82.50. […]
Amazon Continues To Rewrite The Rules Of Retail
Of all the movers and shakers in today’s business world, Amazon (AMZN) may have the highest upside potential. It seems the sky’s the limit with what the giant online retailer can accomplish. Already the world’s largest online seller of goods, AMZN continues to rewrite the rules and delve into new, groundbreaking strategies. For instance, just […]
How Important Are Holiday Sales To The US?
Believe it or not, it’s already that time of year again. Thanksgiving is this week… which means Black Friday is almost here. Yep, the holiday season is upon us and it’s time for America to go shopping. But, the holidays aren’t just about presents, family time, and cheesy music (which is always playing no matter […]
Is The Fed’s QE Actually Helping Us?
There’s always a hefty amount of discussion going on regarding the merits of the Fed’s various QE programs. The so-called unconventional monetary policies are quite the divisive topics in Washington, on Wall Street, and on Main Street. And it’s no wonder no one can agree on the value of QE – the impact of the […]
Is It Time To Buy Gold?
It’s been an interesting, unpredictable year for gold. The widely held and closely followed precious metal has taken on a different role lately – after being in the spotlight for much of the post-financial crisis period. You see, the yellow metal’s massive popularity was due to the political and economic landscape at the time. Circumstances […]
Unusual Trading Activity: JNK, S Options
This week we’re taking a look at unusual options trading activity in Barclays Capital High Yield Bond (JNK) and Sprint (S). As many of you know, unusual options volume can be a valuable indicator as to what traders are thinking, and more importantly, where these stocks are heading in the short-term. This is something professional options traders pay […]
