Tag: at-the-money straddle
Earnings Season: What To Know Right Now Before Making A Trade
It’s that time of year again: earnings season. Things will officially kick off next week when big banks such as Bank America (BAC) and JP Morgan (JPM) report Monday and Tuesday, and then move into some big tech such as Netflix (NFLX) and IBM (IBM) on Wednesday afternoon. After a few months of being waffled and swayed by political trade […]
Is There Finally A Cheaper Alternative To The VIX?
When it comes to trading volatility, The VIX has long held the crown as the most viable product on the market. Products based on the VIX, the S&P 500 Implied Volatility Index, have been one of the most notable additions to the trading universe in the 21st century. In fact, the Cboe Global Markets (BATS: CBOE) introduction of tradable […]
1 Predictable Pricing Behavior That Savvy Options Traders Use
Earnings season officially kicks off next week with some of the big banks such as JP Morgan (JPM) and Bank America (BAC) set to report on Tuesday and the first of FAANG, Netflix (NFLX) reports on Thursday. Earnings can be very tricky to trade as there are many moving and unknown parts; will the company miss or beat expectations, what will be the […]
A Big Bank Trade Moving Into Earnings
As an options trader, earnings season is often one of the most enjoyable times to trade. During the heavy earnings periods, you often see plenty of large moves in individual stocks (for obvious reasons). Options can be a good way to capitalize off those big moves. However, the biggest challenge with using options for earnings […]
How To Trade The Fed Rate Hike Using Options
Take some steps to make sure your portfolio profits from the Fed’s latest rate hike by following the proven trade in this article. By using options you can supercharge your annual income from stocks. Last week was a busy news week, but the most important story for investors was the Fed rate hike. While it […]
The Best Way To Trade Microsoft Earnings
The cash-cow tech giant reports earnings this week, and a big move could be right around the corner. Here’s how to make a huge return on Microsoft no matter which way the stock moves after earnings. It may not seem like it, but we’re back in midst of earnings season and about to hit the […]
