Tag: options trading
Worst-performing commodity of 2009
Published on November 30, 2009
While the commodities markets focus on gold, silver and even pork bellies, one domestic commodity is having a very tough year. It’s bad news for natural gas bulls.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): If natural gas is the worst performing commodity of 2009, why have I been writing so much about its profit potential [...]
Natural gas hands us monstrous gains!
Published on November 19, 2009
Natural gas prices continue to fall, which means those of us that saw the downturn coming are locking in strong profits. Just today, we locked in gains of 400%!
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The folks here in the TFN office wanted me to write one of those annoying I-told-you-so articles, bragging about the monstrous [...]
TFN eNews 10/05/2009: Will the imminent collapse of Latvia be good news for the greenback?
Published on October 5, 2009
In today’s TFN eNews:
* This tiny European country may put some green back into the greenback
* Your options clinic
* Explaining our covered call
Dear TFN eNews reader,
It’s season that financial pundits are predicting oil at $100 and gold at $1,500.
Make that $5,000.
It’s a seasonal occurrence: Despite all Hope and Change [...]
TFN eNews 09/18/2009: They’ve got it all wrong — and 5 solid options wins
Published on September 18, 2009
In today’s TFN eNews:
* My pre-existing conditions
* Pennsylvania or bust!
* A stunning string of strategic gains
Dear TFN Reader,
I’ve been getting insurance quotes for a “pre-existing condition” of mine.
I’m familiar with the process: Two years ago, when I moved a term-life policy to another company, I got stuck with higher premiums: I [...]
Time to adjust your options strategy
Published on June 2, 2009
After taking gains of 90% and 25% on two options plays this week, TFN’s Andrew Snyder thinks it’s high time for some covered calls on the market!
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore—TFN: I think there’s one thing we’ll all agree on: Even in the most sedate of market climates, the options market can be confusing. There’s lots [...]
The power of options: Beta-trading strategy pays off
Published on April 17, 2009
It is a profitable day for one of our beta-trading positions. It is proof that the system works and more profits are on the way.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Today is a big day for one of our first Beta-trading plays – the strategy that has now successfully morphed into TFN Strategic Trader.
The [...]
Strategic Options Update: Looking at insurance stocks next week!
Published on March 13, 2009
After a bullish week on Wall Street, we think that insurance companies may be in for a boost next week.
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore—TFN: We have reached the end of a very positive week for Wall Street. All it took was a little good news from the banking industry and the government’s promise to make some well-needed [...]
Strategic Options Update: Buy this option up to $0.65
Published on March 10, 2009
Last week’s options pick is up 167%… with plenty of upside left. And TFN Strategic Trader’s Andre Snyder just issued a brand-new play…
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore—TFN: This week looks like it’s custom-made for options traders! The markets are ready for a multi-day upward move… especially if the mark-to-market hearing goes well. And options prices have [...]
Banking on profits: National City (NCC) in buyout talks
Published on October 9, 2008
National City Corp. (NYSE:NCC) is making headlines once again. If you think its shares were volatile last week, wait until you see what happens when a bidding war erupts.
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): There is some not-so-surprising news hitting the wires this morning. For nearly two weeks now, shares of National City Corp. (NYSE:NCC) [...]
Our latest TFN Video and Audio Podcast is now online!
Published on March 16, 2008
Baltimore — (TFN): The podcast for our latest Smart Trading Action Alert video, featuring guest expert Adam Lass, can now be downloaded to your iTunes or PodcastAlley.com accounts.
Nine Ways to Profit from the Diving Dollar… Sign up here!
Contrarian Investing: Where to look for profits in today’s volatile markets
Published on February 21, 2008
‘In 2000 or 2001, there were few indications that in an era of modest inflation, mortgage debt would regain its attractiveness as a wealth-building tool. After all, since the Savings and Loans debacle in the early 1990s, U.S. real estate had enjoyed few genuine upswings. Those who decided to put their money into real estate [...]
Contrarian investing: TFN Amberger’s Smackdown Video
Published on February 19, 2008
Baltimore — (TFN): Sustained upward trends in precious metals, resources, and commodities continue to push up prices. But what sector should true contrarian investors look for to optimize gains now? J. Christoph Amberger explains how contrarian investing is supposed to work.
Click here to watch the financial video and find out more.
****Make sure you sign up [...]
Take Advantage of Market Swings: TFN’s Under the Microscope Video Redux
Published on February 13, 2008
Due to difficulities viewers encountered, here is a redux of last week’s Under the Microscope. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Baltimore — (TFN): Being able to go long and short in a schizophrenic market like this is the only way to make money. The Alpha Intelligence Trader by Louis Basenese a is a unique research service in [...]
Options Trading: How to leverage market volatility into profits
Published on February 8, 2008
A Today’s Financial News Research Report:
“Best turn-around options trading play: Buy ETFC January 2009 $5.00 Calls (ONY AA) for under $1.40. If ETFC trades up to $7.00, these calls could move up to $2.70, good for a 92% gain.” – Bryan Bottarelli
By Bryan Bottarelli, Editor, Bottarelli Research
Today’s Financial News feed provides an independent and [...]
Options Trading: Take Advantage of Market Swings
Published on February 7, 2008
“We’ve seen the market run up to the 14,000 range, then drop back, then run again, just to drop back again. Being able to go long and short in a market like this is the only way to keep your portfolio above water.” — Steve McDonald
By Steve McDonald, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The following was [...]
Take Advantage of Market Swings: TFN’s Under the Microscope Video
Published on February 6, 2008
Baltimore — (TFN): Being able to go long and short in a schizophrenic market like this is the only way to make money. The Alpha Intelligence Trader by Louis Basenese a is a unique research service in that it recommends both stocks and options, and will go long and short and use puts and calls. [...]
Options Trading: Beat the Wilshire 5000 by 3 to 1
Published on January 10, 2008
“Here’s how The ADR Alert did in 2007: There were 27 closed option positions last year. Of these, 20 were winners. That’s a success ratio of 74%… Beating the Wilshire 5000 index by 3 to 1.”– Steve McDonald
Baltimore — (TFN): From this week’s TFN Under the Microscope personal finance video, “Beat the Wilshire 5000 by [...]
Semiconductors Flatline: Short this ETF!
Published on January 7, 2008
Baltimore — (TFN):
BreakAway Investor’s Lori O’Connor has duly noted the lackluster performance of this semiconductor exchange-traded fun (ETF). Due to the CAPEX of semiconductor companies and tightening economic conditions, this sector will be sold off through late 2008. Here’s how to come out ahead of this bearish trend.
Click here to join Lori at the video [...]
Options Trading: Investing in South Korea’s KOSPI
Published on December 22, 2007
Baltimore —(TFN): South Korea has been one of the best-performing emerging markets for much of 2007. Is the newly elected, pro-business president likely to extend this streak? Are are recent drops in the KOSPI indicators of growing weakness? Is a potentially weak US retail season going to affect the Kospi in a negative way? [...]
3500% potential gains with options plays
Published on December 20, 2007
Option trading has always been the most profitable portion of my own portfolio and, if used properly, can be a big boost to anyone’s overall return. — Steve McDonald
Baltimore — (TFN) From this week’s TFN Under the Microscope personal finance video:
Hi everyone and welcome to Under the Microscope on TFN.
I’m Steve McDonald and this week [...]
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