Category Archives for Options
Options in Play – Hedge Time
Eventually, volatility always returns – it’s just a matter of time. Whether or not today is the sign that we are entering a new period of higher volatility remains to be seen, but today’s action is a reminder of why hedges matter.
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – Two Week Time Frame Bullish Swings
In a trending tape, 2 weeks will be a sweet spot for swing trades. A lot of what has been working recently is mid length expiration contracts on bullish breakouts, and if the market keeps grinding, that’s what we will keep screening for.
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – Earnings on the Radar Week of 11/22
Get ready for Retail! Earnings heat up in the Retail sector this coming week with several huge names scheduled to report.
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – The Marriage of Option Size and Technicals
I’m not a huge fan of following unusual option activity, but there are definitely a couple scenarios when I love to see it. Stocks working on critical technical levels/set ups is one of my favorite times to watch for it, and AMD is a great recent example.
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – Tips for Option Hedges
Options are a great tool to help hedge positions/portfolios and SPY and QQQ are the go-to names for me. With volatility possibly creeping back into the market, it’s a good time to revisit some key hedge ideas.
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – Longer Dated Doesn’t Always Mean Longer Hold
If you buy options with 1,2,3+ months to expiration, do you ever feel the need to hold just because you have the time? That’s not necessarily a good way to approach the longer term contracts.
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – ETF’s vs Stocks: Which One to Target for Catalysts/Swings
XLE or CVX, XOM? XLF or JPM, C, BAC? I have a simple plan to know when I want to go with a sector ETF or an individual stock.
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – Earnings on the Radar Week of 11/15
The heart of earnings season is now behind us but this week we will start to enter the Retail portion of the quarter. Also, expect some heavy weight Tech reports later in the week.
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – Why It’s Better to be Patient with Flys
I always get a ton of questions whenever I talk about or trade call/put flys. They are an interesting options strategy but they definitely can present some challenges.
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – Biotech Bonanza: 4th Quarter Catalysts
We are about to enter a crazy stretch for Biotech catalysts , with multiple massive readouts expected soon. I will talk about some of the names I’m watching and what’s expected.
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