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Unpredictable market? Use straddles to profit

We discussed covered calls. Now it is time to learn how to make money using options straddles. When the markets are unpredictable, it is a great moneymaking strategy. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): The options world is getting more attention than ever these days. All across the markets, savvy investors are turning to derivatives to [...]

Options Investing: Don’t buy, sell

Volatility remains at ultra-high levels. It has forced investors to change the way they make their profits. Smart investors are turning to unique options strategies to increase their income streams. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): Let’s face it. The stock market has been more than a bit manic-depressive lately. The ups and downs of [...]

Options investing: Huge success with McDonalds (MCD) and Under Armour (UA)

Wall Street is in a good mood today, but the sentiment will not last. This country is still in real danger of a recession. Fortunately, the options market is providing incredible profit opportunities. Take gains on McDonalds (NYSE:MCD) and Under Armour (NYSE:UA). By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): Wall Street is in rally mode today. The way [...]

Options profits: Take 35% gains on JPMorgan (JPM)

The markets are highly volatile. It is creating fantastic profit opportunities. Thanks to JPMorgan’s (NYSE:JPM) wild action, options investors can cash in for gains over 35%. By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): I am not an overly superstitious person, but when an omen presents itself, I pay attention. At 9:30 this morning, the New York Stock Exchange [...]

Go on the offensive: Short McDonalds (MCD)

In an uncertain market, investors are flocking to so-called defensive plays like McDonalds (NYSE:MCD). Because of this, the fast-food behemoth is one of the few stocks with positive action over the past few days. When investors no longer need safety, however, they are going to flee this stock in droves. Take a short position now and profit when [...]

How to make long-term options plays

"While there are probably hundreds, if not thousands, of different answers to that question, now is not the time to get overly sophisticated. I like to keep it simple, and I think you will, too." — Wayne Burritt by Wayne Burritt Baltimore — (TFN): What’s the best way to pick option plays? While there are probably [...]

Options Trading: Buy JCPenney (JCP) Puts Now

“JCPenney (JCP:NYSE) has filled our rural mailbox with circulars replete with photos of grinning tweens draped in the latest back-to-school fashions… I’ve got bad news for the lot of them: It ain’t working!” — Adam Lass Blogger’s note: Back-to-school shopping time is almost upon us. But this year, according to Adam [...]

10 Tips for Options Trading

“Trading options is all based on anticipation.” — Mark Louie by Mark Louie Baltimore — (TFN):  Options can be a menacing trading practice. Once you think you have it figured out, it shifts. Like any investment, there’s going to be some sort of gamble. Although viewed by bitter traders as confusing, risky and unprofitable at [...]

How to Calculate Good Risk Management

“I always look at the risk/reward relationship before entering a trade. It doesn’t matter whether it is a stock trade, an options trade, or a futures trade.” — Rick Pendergraft by Rick Pendergraft Baltimore – (TFN): One of the investing basics that all investors need to know when making an investment decision [...]

MF Global (MF:NYSE) Falls 35%

“After closing at $13.26 yesterday, MF opened at $10.80 this morning and is currently at $8.59, as of noon. That’s a 35% fall in less than 24 hours.” — Stephanie Grimmett by Stephanie Grimmett Baltimore – (TFN): Options and futures broker MF Global (MF: NYSE) continued its slide in this morning’s trading. After closing at $13.26 [...]

Options Investing: Banking on the weather

“The commodities to keep an eye on are the ones you are already reading about. The corn, sugar, and wheat industries are up against a wall.” - Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Ketchikan, AK (TFN)– Few investors would ever use a weatherman for their financial advice. After all, if a guy cannot accurately predict the weather 50% [...]

ETF Investing: Protect yourself from the downside

By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN)- It is hard to believe until last week, it was nearly a month since the Dow last posted a losing week.  Even with ominous forecasts of recession, consumer sentiment plunging, and oil prices seeming to rise just to rise, the equities market has managed to make headway.  Well… it did manage.  The good times [...]

Stockonomist: Simulator Weekly Update

May 2, 2008 It is time for another simulator update.  To say the last week of trading has been interesting is an understatement.  Even though three-quarters of the nation is screaming about a recession, the equities maket continues to rise.  The Dow has not been at this level in quite a while. For some folks, like the current leader [...]

Sink or Swim: Marine industry options play

“Needless to say, soaring prices at the pump are killing the company’s bottom line.  Its first-quarter earnings statement was dismal.  Profits dropped by over 70%.  The pain is just getting started. ” - Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN)- Sometimes it is hard not to get attached to an industry.  As the economy slows and takes it [...]

Weakening Dollar: Fly into some profits

“Two companies worth comparing are Airbus and Boeing.  A falling dollar has dramatically hurt Airbus, while providing Boeing with a fantastic, but temporary, competitive advantage.” - Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN) - At least a dollar is still worth a dollar here in the United States, because throughout much of the world it is not [...]

Food Crisis: The globe’s exporters close their doors

“It may be the twenty-first century, but this planet still faces some major food issues.  We could be in for some tough times.” - Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN)– I am hungry, but I cannot afford to eat.  Sure, I say that now because I am scrimping for a wedding, and more importantly, a honeymoon in [...]

Airline Industry: Where’d it go?

“By Memorial Day, the nation’s media will be focusing on the horrid demand for long-distance summer travel and rising fuel costs. ” - Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN) — Over the next two months, I will find myself taxiing to a runway nine more times.  I have flights scheduled to cities across the nation from D.C. [...]

Gold Prices: Playing gold options in a volatile market

"You know that gold is probably due for a correction… What do you do? You could weather the storm. You’re in for the long term, right? The trouble is gold stocks can fall a lot during even a typical correction." — Ed Bugos by Ed Bugos, Whiskey & Gunpowder Baltimore [...]

Options Opportunity: Stick it to the unions

“It does not matter that a merger is the only thing that can give Delta and Northwest even a remote shot at success, their corresponding pilot unions are looking out for themselves. ” – Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN) – This country has some powerful unions. I hate them. I mean I [...]

How to Trade Options in a Recession

“Options should not be the only investment vehicle you use. I recommend that you keep the bulk of your money (75-80%) in long-term investments and use the rest to trade options.” — Rick Pendergraft by Rick Pendergraft Baltimore – (TFN): I received a few emails this [...]

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