Options Trading Strategies
Put Options vs Short Selling: Which Is Better For You?
You’re probably aware that both put options and short selling can help you reap benefits when stock prices decline. But do you know which strategy works best for you? Put options offer a safety net by defining your potential losses, while short selling can be a high-risk, high-reward strategy. Let’s dig into these strategies, weigh the risks and rewards, and help you […]
6 Strategies For Diversified Long-Term Options Trading
Many people might be put off of options because they’re seen as too high of a risk for short-term trading. However, when you apply a diversification strategy, you can reduce the risks and set yourself up for longer-term gains. Expanding your range of options trades ensures you don’t rely solely on one strategy or instrument. Instead, […]
Get Ready To Trade These Stocks
Gold stocks are one of my favorite markets to trade. Many investors hate gold stocks because they tend to go up and down like a yo-yo. But that’s exactly what makes them so profitable for traders. Good traders don’t care if the market is going up or down… they just care that there’s movement and […]
3 Stocks To Sell Now
As impressive as last week’s 6.6% rally in the S&P 500 was, it didn’t change the structure of the entrenched downtrend. Instead, it was a garden-variety retracement returning prices directly into resistance. Those who viewed the rebound with suspicion were vindicated on Tuesday when sellers returned en mass at the declining 20-day moving average. With a new […]
Roblox Stock May Have Bottomed
For months, the deep discount in Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) has beckoned to bottom fishers. But so far, trying to nail the low has resulted in bruised egos and battered accounts. The selling has been relentless, and there have been too many failed bounces to count. RBLX stock has cratered 85% from peak to trough in the largest […]
3 Of The Most-Shorted Stocks With Bearish Charts
Once more, the bears in the market are successfully defending against would-be bargain-hunters this week. And right now, with stocks under increased pressure, the price charts in these most-shorted stocks are offering investors well-qualified bearish entries to trade with the trend. It has quickly turned into a third straight week where Wall Street’s bad actors […]
3 Energy Stocks Gushing Higher
The energy sector is on fire and just broke out The Energy Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) offers a diversified way to play Friday’s strong rally in energy stocks. Occidental Petroleum (OXY) is blasting through resistance with some heat. Halliburton (HAL) has one of the cleanest setups among oil services stocks. The time to buy energy stocks is now. The […]
3 Tech Stocks To Buy As Their Trends Reverse Higher
Sentiment is warming in the land of technology companies The market recovery reached two significant milestones Tuesday. First, the S&P 500 closed above its 200-day moving average, officially placing it back on the high side of all major averages. Second, the Nasdaq, which has seen serial underperformance, closed above its 50-day moving average for the first time in over […]
3 Growth Stocks To Sell Now Into Strength
Growth stocks are gross these days, so here are three to short The easy part of the oversold market bounce is over. What happens now will be the true test of whether the correction is genuinely finished or not. Growth stocks got caught up in the rebound, but I wouldn’t be too quick to dismiss […]
Eight Easy Tips That Can Turn Your Trades From Losers to Winners
There are many profitable option trading strategies, but none of them will work unless you are willing to stick to a set of guiding principles. Several rules I employ are helpful in maximizing profits, limiting losses and, most importantly, taking the emotion out of trading. Below, I will go over my basic trading philosophy, why […]
3 Santa Claus Rally Stocks To Buy
With Christmas around the corner, talk of the Santa Claus rally is making the rounds. The seasonal pattern covers the last five trading sessions of the year and the first two of the New Year. According to the Stock Traders Almanac, equities historically have a strong tailwind over these seven days. So today, I want […]
3 Sickly Covid Stocks To Buy As Omicron Gets Around
As pandemic fears roil the market, don’t read last rites to these Covid stocks Not that it ever left entirely. But Covid-19 is back with a vengeance. Today, let’s explore three sickly-looking Covid stocks to buy which should find successful resuscitation efforts worth investing for in 2022 and beyond, whatever that might really look like. […]
The Top 10 Stocks To Watch This Week For Possible Breakouts
Picking a winning trade on a consistent basis is not simply a stroke of luck. It’s the result of calculated screening, planning, and deliberation. With this in mind, we have started a new weekly series on our top 10 stocks to watch this week — stocks that look poised for a possible breakout in the […]
4 Top Stock Trades For Friday: Bitcoin, AAPL, PYPL, BABA
Here are the top stock trades we’re watching for Friday morning Thursday was full of more tricky and choppy trading as the monthly options expiration nears, which has traders frustrated with the action. Let’s look at how the charts are shaping up for a few top stock trades. This article originally appeared at InvestorPlace. […]
Four Trades To Consider This Week
Big news made it to my desk at the end of last week. Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace is spearheading a new marijuana legalization bill. A Republican backed legalization effort would be incredible for cannabis stocks across the board, so I’ve been monitoring the markets since last Thursday’s announcements for profitable targets. The bill reportedly seeks […]
3 Options Trades To Play Both Sides Of The Market
Low-risk entries await in today’s trio of options trades to consider The S&P 500 just topped off its best October performance in six years. So much for the seasonal headwinds haunting stocks this year. Instead, a powerful bid beneath the surface continues to propel equities to record highs. Just this week, the small-cap-laden Russell 2000 Index finally […]
The Top 10 Stocks To Watch This Week For Possible Breakouts
Picking a winning trade on a consistent basis is not simply a stroke of luck. It’s the result of calculated screening, planning, and deliberation. With this in mind, we have started a new weekly series on our top 10 stocks to watch this week — stocks that look poised for a possible breakout in the […]
4 Top Stock Trades For Wednesday: DKNG, GE, LMT, OCGN
Here are the top stock trades we’re watching for Wednesday morning Stocks again pushed higher, led by Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). However, as the latter wavered, so did the former. So now, let’s look at a few top stock trades going into mid-week. Read More This article originally appeared at InvestorPlace.
3 Trades To Profit On The Global PC Shortage
Semiconductors… A piece of tech people hardly knew or cared about before there suddenly weren’t enough to go around. The consequences of this shortage have rippled through the tech industry, from smart phones to LEDs lightbulbs, but none were hit harder than computer manufacturers. The persistence of the work from home movement has increased demand […]
4 Top Stock Trades For Wednesday: F, COIN, CRWD, MU
Here are the top stock trades we’re watching for Wednesday morning It was a quiet session in the stock market on Tuesday, likely as investors tried to position for what’s a busy week. We have an FOMC announcement on Wednesday, along with the start of earnings season. Plus it’s options expiration week. So, with all […]
3 Beaten-Down Staple Stocks To Buy
Investors should shop the discounts in these low-beta staple stocks In times of turmoil, stable companies boasting low beta shares shine. So the reduced volatility of staple stocks helps shareholders stay the course while the tech sector gets tarnished and growth stocks groan. Today we’re looking at three of these stocks to buy that recently […]
3 Stalling Tech Stocks To Sell
Rising bond yields are taking tech stocks out at the knees Tech stocks are stumbling this morning amid fears over the rapid rise in bond yields. This is a movie we’ve seen before. In February, a similar surge in interest rates led to a sharp correction in the Nasdaq. That episode delivered a 12% haircut before […]
3 Stocks To Buy Following Great Earnings
These stocks should keep winning after their impressive reports For many companies, nothing is more important than the quarterly earnings report. Disappoint the masses, and you suffer. Impress them, and you score instant gains. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) was the ultimate example of the latter this season. Months of profits were jammed into a single overnight session. So today, […]
3 Options Trades For The Hottest Stocks On The Street
Compelling setups beckon for BA, NFLX and AMD Earnings season is drawing to a close, and I’m finding it much easier to discover trade ideas for individual stocks. Today we’ll look at three of the best post-earnings setups and build-out options trades to capitalize on. Nothing ignites volatility quite like an earnings announcement, and these […]
3 Tech Stocks To Play Ahead Of Earnings
Reduce risk into earnings for AAPL, MSFT and AMD stock Tech stocks are running into earnings season with big profits in the bag. Sector leading companies like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) have generated double-digit gains since their last quarterly reports. Shareholders’ hopes are running high that the upcoming earnings will be good enough to keep the rally […]
3 Oil Stocks That Are Worth Looking Into Now
Yesterday’s plunge in oil stocks creates opportunity Saber rattling in the Middle East created a roller coaster ride in asset prices this week. Oil prices initially ripped and then rapidly reversed yesterday, ending with a nasty 4% drop. Energy stocks fell across the board in the wake of the whiplash. While the volatility can be […]
