Tag: options trading
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 […]
Use Options To Cash In On The Next Selloff
Stocks have been bruised and battered by a barrage of negative news lately. The S&P 500 is down 10% from the bull market high of 1,422. And it’s in danger of falling much lower. You see, the S&P closed below a key technical support on Friday. And the last time the large cap index fell […]
Triple Your Money On JP Morgan’s (JPM) Downfall
Last week Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase (JPM), revealed the bank had suffered a massive $2 billion loss on a bad trade. The stunning revelation has shaken investor confidence in JPM and the financial industry as a whole. No doubt about it, this is a major blunder for JPM and their previously untarnished […]
Options Trading: Buying Puts On TJX
The TJX Companies (TJX) has had a great run… The low-end retailer’s stock has shot up nearly 80% since the beginning of 2011. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg… TJX has gone parabolic since a 2 for 1 stock split on February 3, 2012. It’s up more than 15% in the eight weeks […]
Covered Calls: How To Generate Profits In A Flat Market
Stocks are having an epic first quarter of 2012. The S&P 500 has surged 145 points so far this year. That amounts to an eye-popping 11.5% gain for the large cap index. No doubt about it, investors are happy to see stocks on the upswing. But here’s the thing… At the beginning of the year, […]
Using Put Options To Buy McDonald’s
Have you ever wanted to buy a stock but thought, “Not now, the price is too high?” I certainly have. Sometimes waiting works out and the stock drops to a more attractive price. But other times, the stock just keeps moving higher and I miss out on some nice profits. Wouldn’t it be great if […]
Using Currency Options To Increase Your Odds
Last week I told you I’d cover additional strategies for hedging your portfolio. While there’s a lot of ways we can protect your investments, this week I want to take you on a slightly different route… and focus on options. There’s no question, options allow you to trade with the odds in your favor. And […]
Options Trading: How To Generate Gains Of 550% Trading Options
Christmas is here. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. (Channeling my inner Andy Williams…) According to the National Retail Federation, one of their “Top Ten Holiday Trends for 2010” is giving gifts to… yourself?!? That’s right, self-gifting is projected to increase 8% this year. More than 57% of gift buyers will splurge on […]
Three Easy Steps To Trade Options For Explosive Gains…
As the editor of Elite Option Trader, my email is filled daily with questions about stock options. I’ll often answer subscriber questions in my weekly update. The question that comes up most often is – how do you know when to take a profit? The easy answer is… Sell at the top. Just kidding! The […]
A Big Winner For Elite Option Trader Subscribers
Ever since I was young, I’ve been a bit of a thrill-seeker. Over the years, I’ve scratched my thrill-seeking itch by riding ATVs, roller coasters, bungee jumping, and a number of other exhilarating activities. But for me, there’s no bigger thrill than seeing an investment double, triple, or even quadruple! It never gets old… I […]