Options Trading
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 […]
New Volatility Products Mean Even More Ways For You To Make Money
With the way exchanges and investments companies are consistently rolling out new products, you could argue that this is the golden age of investing. For investors and traders, there are more choices than ever before when it comes to different types of investments. Back in the day, the average investor was fortunate to have access […]
Why Is Volatility Important?
If you spend any time studying options, you’ll consistently come across the concept of volatility. Actually, volatility has become a widely followed market indicator. So, it’s not just an obscure options topic anymore. In fact, it’s very normal to see quotes on the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) flashed across the major financial news networks. The […]
One More Reason To Trade Options Instead Of Stocks
By now most options traders are aware of the numerous benefits to using options. As options trading grows in popularity, more and more people are trading options rather than stocks. I personally believe there are very few reasons left to trade stocks. The clear advantages to using options include the ten to one leverage (compared […]
Speculator’s Corner: How To Trade LinkedIn (LNKD)
If you read or watch financial news, you’re probably hearing plenty about Facebook (FB). After all, it’s the largest social network in the world and has something like 1 billion users. And the stock is finally trading above its IPO price. But, there’s another online community doing extremely well – and it doesn’t get nearly […]
Three Ways To Make Buying Options More Affordable
There’s absolutely no denying how powerful options can be. Options have nearly unlimited uses. And, savvy traders can learn to reap huge rewards from trading options on a regular basis. Of course, like anything else in the world of investments, options aren’t perfect. One of the few negatives to trading options is some calls and […]
What Does The Fed Have To Do With Options Trading?
If you’re a regular reader of this site, you may be wondering why I often write about the Fed. After all, this is an options research site, not an economics policy blog. However, understanding the Fed is in fact, a very important tool for options trader to have. Here’s the thing… What the Fed does […]
A Better Way To Trade Gold And Silver
It’s been a rough year for precious metal investors. Both silver and gold have fallen nearly back to their late 2010 levels. In fact, gold’s down nearly 23% year-to-date. And, silver’s been hit even harder… down over 34% for the year. I’m not going to get into why the metals are selling off. That’s not […]
