How to Pick the Right Put Option

5 Short-Side Investment Rules

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.