OPTIONS TRADER ALERTS

S&P 500, Nasdaq Headed Higher

The charts are bullish for both indices, and it looks like they could reach my immediate target. 11/6/09 more

Play Natural Gas for Cheap

The recent pullback in the First Trust ISE-Revere Natural Gas Index Fund (FCG) could offer a good opportunity to accumulate shares. 11/5/09 more

GDX Worth Its Weight in Gold

The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) is in a bull market with a new stochastic buy signal. 11/4/09 more

Tech ETF Triggers Buy Signal

The iShares S&P North American Technology Sector Index Fund (IGM) seems to have found support and just issued a new buy signal. 11/3/09 more

2 Recession Busters, 2 Busted Stocks

This recession is not over, and as people continue to rein in their spending there will be some great long and short plays. 11/5/09 more

7 Home Run Options Trades

Ready to score big? Here are seven trades we think will knock it out of the park. 10/29/09 more

3 Hottest Trades in 3 Hot Sectors

These companies are about to report earnings, and they will almost surely explode the day they report, or shortly thereafter. How do I know which stocks are going to be the monster movers? I'll tell you. 10/21/09 more

6 Cheap Options Trades on Expensive Stocks

Ever passed on a good stock because it was just too expensive? Our experts share the best options to trade on high-priced stocks so you can play for a fraction of the cost. 10/14/09 more

Top 6 Stocks to Own for the Rest of 2009

Just because the market may be a bit sluggish for the remainder of the year, does not mean there aren't select stocks that are great buys now. 11/4/09 more

6 Top-Rated Stocks to Buy Now

Not only does S&P rank these six stocks highly, but the technicals show that they are great buys now. 10/7/09 more

Top 9 Stocks to Trade This Fall

If September is anything like August, stockholders are in for some hefty gains. Get this fall's best stocks to trade. 9/4/09 more

6 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now

These six stocks are giving off extremely bullish signals and look ready to run higher. 9/2/09 more

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

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).

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.

Short of the Week: USO  

10/21/2009
Michael Shulman

I believe we're headed for a temporary break in the falling dollar and rising commodity prices, so it's time to short oil with puts on the United States Oil Fund (USO).

Short of the Week: XLF  

10/6/2009
Michael Shulman

Now is the time to set up a long-term short play on the banks. I think you could see a double if you buy January 2011 puts on the Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF).