Tag: trades
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 […]
Debunking The Myth That 80% Of Options Expire Worthless
Nearly all of Options360 trades come in a type of spread. I believe it’s crucial for positions to have some element of premium collection in order to generate consistent returns. However, a persistent and pernicious myth regarding options is that 80% of all options expire worthless. The number belies the fact that most options get […]
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 […]
How To Make Triple-Digit Profits With Options
Once you start looking for option trades on your own, the most important thing you can do to find trades with triple-digit profit potential is staying up on the news. The market and stocks in general move up and down over time, and the key is to identify these cycles. You will learn to decipher […]
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 […]
How To Calculate Your Impressive Covered Call Returns
Talking about investment yields and returns can be confusing, and actually understanding what happens can be even more daunting. However, we are trying to make money on our money, and understanding potential returns – both as percentages and dollars – helps separate good opportunities from those that are less attractive. If you have dabbled with […]
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 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 […]
Here’s What A One-Year Covered Call In Microsoft Looks Like
In the era of ultra-low interest rates, yield enhancement strategies have become prolific. Actually, let’s take a step back. It used to be that you could generate a reasonable yield from fixed interest investments, like government or corporate bonds. However, with interest rates approaching zero, those types of investments just don’t provide robust yields. So […]
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 […]
