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OPTIONS STRATEGIES
Make Great Expiration Day Trades
The third Friday of every month holds plenty of opportunity for savvy options traders. more
Trading Option Straddles During Earnings Season
You can profit this earnings season even if you have no idea which direction a stock is going to move after the company announces. more
4 Benefits of Selling Options
When you buy options, you have to be right about market direction and about the amount of time it will take the market to move. But did you know that it is possible to be on the other side of the trade? more
Binary Options: An Investment to Avoid (For Now)
Trading with binary options is an all-or-nothing investment, and one that many investors aren't ready for. This simple case study explains how they work. more
ADVANCED OPTIONS STRATEGIES
Options on Hard-to-Borrow Stocks
Jud Pyle discusses put-call parity as it relates to options on stocks that are hard to borrow, and the opportunities it can create for bullish investors. more
Bear Call Spreads Gone Bad
Leverage is a two way street, and what seems like a small loss could, in fact, be much bigger if you are not mindful of your position size. Learn from one trader's mistake. more
Iron Condors vs. Condor Spreads
Options expert explains the main differences between the iron condor and condor spreads. more
How to Initiate a Credit Spread
We'll show you how our subscribers made a $400 return in less than two weeks with this two-step strategy. more
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Houghton and Atkeson
Looking into June, the market should begin refocusing on upcoming earnings reports for evidence the economy is gaining momentum.
Watching the Treasury's Actions
In the short-term, the government's bond auction is likely to be a key driver of stocks.
Treasury Auction Boosts Market
The Treasury's auction of two-year notes brought an upside surprise which should alleviate fears of a lack of demand for U.S. paper.
Credit Markets Point to Upturn
The credit market, a reliable indicator of equity direction, suggests we will break out of the SPX's trading range to the upside.
The market seems to be saying that a 30% move up from the lows is ahead of the real economy and the market needs to allow the economy to catch up.
