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Videos

  1. Introduction to Short Selling

    You don't need to be a day trader to profit from the edge shorting stocks gives you over traditional long-term investors. ChangeWave Shorts Editor Michael Shulman explains how individual investors can make big bucks playing the short side.

    Michael Shulman02/27/2008
  2. Investor's Revenge: Get Rich on $150 Oil

    Saudi oil sheiks shouldn't be the only ones making a fortune from skyrocketing oil prices. ChangeWave Investing Editor Toby Smith tells you how investors can make some slick profits from energy investments.

    Toby Smith04/30/2008
  3. What is a Short Position?

    There are a number of ways investors can 'go short.' ChangeWave Shorts Editor Michael Shulman gives you an overview and tells you the safest way to bet on the short side.

    Michael Shulman02/11/2008
  4. The Short Trade

    Some trading issues are much more important when shorting a stock, or playing the downside through puts, than when holding a simple long position. ChangeWave Shorts Editor Michael Shulman explains how to manage your short-side positions.

    Michael Shulman02/13/2008
  5. Issues With Shorting Stocks

    Shorting can be more difficult than going long or buying put options. ChangeWave Shorts Editor Michael Shulman tells you what you need to know before going short.

    Michael Shulman02/14/2008

Audio

  1. 10 Commandments: Buying and Selling Options

    Limit your risk when trading options. Learn Ken Trester's 10 commandments to ensure you bank money in both bull and bear markets.

    Ken Trester05/05/2008
  2. The Price of Options Trading Success

    As an individual options investor, you want a low ask and a high bid. Not sure what that means?

    Ken Trester04/08/2008
  3. Profits on the Diagonal

    With options, you can make money when the market moves up or down. Listen to learn about making profits with diagonal spreads.

    Ken Trester05/07/2008
  4. Trade Options With 'Fun' Money

    Options can be so inexpensive, it's hard to remember that you're playing with 'real' money.

    Ken Trester05/07/2008
  5. What is a Short Stock or Option Position?

    Did you know there are several ways you can go short? Well, if you didn't you're not alone. I'll help you count the ways to go short.

    Michael Shulman05/01/2008

Articles

  1. A Star is Born -- Starent Networks (STAR)

    A rising STAR seems to have become a shooting one!

    Andrew Houghton and Nick Atkeson05/07/2008
  2. Clouds in the Forecast for Pacific Sunwear? (PSUN)

    Put traders indicate the sun is going down for PSUN.

    Andrew Houghton and Nick Atkeson05/07/2008
  3. SEC Seeking Transparency from Financials

    The SEC will require Wall Street firms to disclose capital and liquidity levels.

    Andrew Houghton and Nick Atkeson05/08/2008
  4. Fast Options Profits Open Trades

    07/24/2007
  5. Another Round -- Molson Coors Brewing (TAP)

    A bullish call spread in TAP means investors are betting the good times continue will to roll.

    Andrew Houghton and Nick Atkeson05/08/2008

Dawn Pennington

The Years May Change, But Options Tickers Can Stay the Same

Today we'll talk about why you may be feeling a sense of déjá vu if you come across an option you might have seen -- or even traded -- before.

Market-Makers Can Make or Break Options Trades

Market-makers can change the entire trading landscape in a single session. Let us explain how these mega-investors impact your portfolio.

Not All Call Buying is Bullish

If you would like a conservative strategy that lets you collect premiums, listen as we explain how a bear-call spread works.

Synthetic Call Options Similar to Real Deal

Create synthetic options to stimulate a long stock position or a combination of stock and call options to replicate the returns of both long and short put options.

Profits on the Horizon

Horizontal spreads are a great option tool when you believe you know the direction a stock will move, but it's not clear exactly when.