How to Make 5% to 10% Per Trade with Iron Condors

We, as options traders, have the ultimate advantage over other investors. Unlike most investors, we have the ability to structure our positions in a way that generates profits regardless… Read more

Options Explained: Make 5% to 10% When the Market Is Flat

The S&P 500 has been range-bound for the last two months. But there’s a relatively conservative income strategy which thrives in range-bound markets. Read more

Trade of the Day: Delta Air Lines Options

DAL is scheduled to release earnings on Wednesday before the market opens. I think the best play is with Delta Air Lines options – specifically, a strangle. Read more

Amgen Stock Looks Poised to Rally Into Earnings

There were a number of biotech players on the bullish scan last night, but Amgen stock stood out. Read more

How to Play the Alcoa Earnings Report

With Alcoa set to release earnings Wednesday, I wouldn’t make a directional play. But there is a way I think you can profit from the Alcoa earnings report. Read more

How to Use a Skittish Market to Your Advantage

As options traders, we welcome fear in the market. In fact, more specifically, as options sellers we thrive on fear. Read more

Xilinx Stock Could Break Out or Break Down

With resistance points above, support below and its earnings report looming, I think Xilinx stock will move sharply up or down over the next month. Read more

Get More Bang for Your Buck With Intel Call Options

Intel has lagged so far in 2015, losing 11.19% while the S&P 500 has been break-even. I look for that to change in the next three or four months. Read more

Investment Bracketology: Tipping the Odds in Your Favor

In the spirit of March Madness, I hope to teach you some “investment bracketology” – how to approach the market with a statistical advantage using options. Read more

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