OPTIONS TRADER ALERTS
TRADE OF THE DAY
Short the Financials
Powerful high-volume buying is making the ProShares UltraShort Financials (SKF) look like a good day trade. 2/9/10 more
Calling All Day Traders: DEE
DEE is a very volatile, speculative ETF that is designed for the day trader. 2/8/10 more
A Supercharged Emerging Markets Trade
The Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares (EDZ) is a trader's choice to participate in the falling emerging markets. 2/5/10 more
L-3 Communications Ready to Soar
The market is giving us another opportunity to buy L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) at a good price before it takes off. 2/4/10 more
OPTIONS
3 Option Trades for a Market Crash
The latest stock market pullback has many traders looking for ways to hedge against a market crash. Here are three option trades that will allow you to protect yourself from a crash -- AND profit from it. 2/8/10 more
6 Winning Super Bowl Option Trades
In the spirit of this weekend's gridiron rumble, we're bringing you stocks to trade that could score you some big profits. 2/5/10 more
A Nuclear Power Stock That Could Make an Explosive Option Trade
With the Obama administration putting nuclear power back in the alternative energy lineup, we're seeing a standout speculative trade in USEC Inc. (USU) options. 1/29/10 more
The Best Way to Trade the Apple iPad Hoopla
It's hard to say whether Apple's (AAPL) highly anticipated iPad will slay or flop, and what will happen to the stock -- but chances are it will make a big move. Find out how to profit from that move without even having to guess which direction it will go. 1/28/10 more
STOCKS
Top 6 Stocks for February
We may be in for a correction in February, but these stocks should do well even if the market pulls back. 2/2/10 more
Buy Berkshire Hathaway Before it Breaks Out
With Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.B) 50-to-1 stock split, average investors can now get in on the action. Find out why you want to act fast. 1/27/10 more
Shine Up Your Portfolio With 3 Top Metal Stocks
This is going to be a huge year for metal commodities and metal stocks, so I'm giving you three of my top picks. Get in before the big money does! 1/13/10 more
Top 8 Stocks for January
Despite the new highs in the major indices, this rally does not appear to be overbought and could go much higher in 2010. Start your year of right with my top picks for January. 1/6/10 more
ETFS
New Airline ETF -- Should You Jump on Board?
Many consider the beaten-down airline stocks a good pick for 2009, and the first airline ETF was recently launched. But if you're planning to invest in this sector, read this before you take off. 2/17/09 more
How to Make 1,000% Profits with Asia ETFs
Now that the recession has been made 'official,' investors must consider some Asian ETFs with home run potential. 12/3/08 more
STOCKS TO SHORT
Short of the Week: PGJ
12/02/2009
Michael Shulman
One of the greatest shorting opportunities of 2010 will occur when the China bubble bursts. So take a look at put options on the PowerShares Golden Dragon Halter USX China Portfolio (PGJ).
Download a free copy of Michael's investing guide, Double Your Money -- and Double it Again. 12/2/09 more
Short of the Week: WFMI
11/10/2009
Michael Shulman
While Whole Foods Market (WFMI) has superior food and service, people are not going to be able to stomach their prices during this recession.
Download a free copy of Michael's investing guide, Double Your Money -- and Double it Again. 11/10/09 more
Short of the Week: ZLC
11/3/2009
Michael Shulman
With a weak holiday shopping season on the horizon, terrible earnings and a stock that's breaking down technically, now is the perfect time to buy puts on Zales Corp. (ZLC).
Download a free copy of Michael's investing guide, Double Your Money -- and Double it Again. 11/3/09 more
Short of the Week: RHK
10/27/2009
Michael Shulman
Regional banks are going to have serious problems in 2010 -- and they are not too big to fail -- so start looking at put options on this sector ETF.
Download a free copy of Michael's investing guide, Double Your Money -- and Double it Again. 10/27/09 more
Michael Shulman
What are the five rules for constructing great short-side positions? Read on to find out.
10 Reasons to Use ETFs When Trading Options
How do investors and traders cope with a market that has fallen more than 40% in just one year and survive until greener pastures return?
The Bad News Victims of 2008 are the
New Victors of 2009
There were a lot of losing trades last year, but there were also winners for those willing to bet against conventional wisdom -- and this will be the case in 2009, too.
The 10 Dumbest Analyst Calls of 2008
This collection of calls has been easier to write than See Spot Run. My only difficulty has been restraining myself in order to not be sued, punched out or have my tires slashed.
Don't Stop 'Banking' on a Bailout
The Titanic is only just approaching the iceberg. And there aren't enough lifeboats handy for everyone who's going to need one.
