Options Trading
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 […]
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 […]
