Free Options Picks Of The Week
Options Picks for 5/14/09
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
1st Trade:
Immediately go long BIIB by buying the BIIB July 09 $50.00 Calls (IDKGJ) up to $3.10. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell IDKGJ at $4.20 for a 36% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $47.92, which means if the security (BIIB) hits $47.92, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 5/21/09. Position reached target of $4.20 on 5/20/09 for a 36% profit. Position held for 7 Days.
2nd Trade:
Immediately go Short TDW by buying the TDW June 09 $40 Puts (TDWRH) up to $1.45. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell TDWRH at $2.00 for a 38% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $46.39, which means if the security (TDW) hits $46.39, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 5/21/09. Position closed on 5/20/09 with a loss of 20 cents or 14%. If a 10% trailing stop were used since the stock took off on day one, then position closed with a 17% profit with a fill of $1.45 and a close of $1.70. Position held for 1 Day.
3rd Trade:
Immediately go Short DIA by buying the DIA June 09 $87.00 Puts (DAVRI) up to $5.40. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell DAVRI at $7.30 for a 35% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $84.34, which means if the security (DIA) hits $84.34, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 5/21/09. Option opened at $5.40 on 5/14/09 and traded down to $5.00 before taking off to $5.70 on the next day. If a 10% Trailing stop were used, then position would have closed the next day for $5.10 and a loss of %15. Position held for 2 Days.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
Options Picks for 3/26/09
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
1st Trade:
Immediately go long FCX by buying the FCX May 09 $45.00 Calls (FCXEI) up to $3.80. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell FCXEI at $5.20 for a 36.8% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $39.63, which means if the security (FCX) hits $39.63, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in FCX by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $3.80 per stock which means that one option will cost you $380.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
2nd Trade:
Immediately go long CAT by buying the CAT AUG 09 $31.00 Calls (CXJHE) up to $3.80. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell CXJHE at $5.20 for a 36.8% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $29.59, which means if the security (CAT) hits $29.59, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in CAT by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $3.80 per stock which means that one option will cost you $380.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
3rd Trade:
Immediately go long JOYG by buying the JOYG JUL 09 $25.00 Calls (JQYGZ) up to $3.80. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell JQYGZ at $5.20 for a 36.8% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $22.17, which means if the security (JOYG) hits $22.17, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in JOYG by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $3.80 per stock which means that one option will cost you $380.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Options Picks for 2/6/09
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
Immediately go long FXI (China IShares) by buying the FXI May 09 $27.00 Calls (FXIEA) up to $3.80. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell FXIEA at $5.20 for a 36.8% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $25.70, which means if the security (FXI) hits $25.70, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 2/6/09. Position didn't trigger since the option opened at $3.90 with the stock gap, which was higher than our entry point of $3.80.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in FXI by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $3.80 per stock which means that one option will cost you $380.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Options Picks for 1/29/09
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
1st Trade:
Immediately go long MHP (MCGRAW HILL COMPANIES INC) by buying the MHP May 09 $22.50 Calls (MHPEX) up to $3.30. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell MHPEX at $4.50 for a 36.4% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $20.70, which means if the security (MHP) hits $20.70, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 2/6/08. Position got to target with a profit of 49.2% and a fill of $2.95. Position sold for $4.40. Position held for 8 days.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in MHP by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $3.30 per stock which means that one option will cost you $330.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
2st Trade:
Immediately go long CVD (COVANCE INC) by buying the CVD May 09 $45.00 Calls (CVDEI) up to $2.80. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell CVDEI at $4.20 for a 50% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $35.00, which means if the security (CVD) hits $35.00, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 2/8/09. Change Stop Loss to $40.85 or the option Trailing Stop Loss at 10%. 3/7/09. With a fill of $2.50 on 1/29/09 and an option stop loss of 10%, position closed at $3.15 on 2/5/09 with a profit of 26%. If a stock stop loss of $40.85 was used, then the option was closed on 2/17/09 at $2.75 with a profit of 10%.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in CVD by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $2.80 per stock which means that one option will cost you $280.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Options Picks for 1/22/09
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
1st Trade:
Immediately go long BP (British Petroleum) by buying the BP Mar 09 $40.00 Calls (BPCH) up to $4.70. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell BPCH at $6.40 for a 36.2% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $41.00, which means if the security (BP) hits $41.00, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 1/23/09. Position got stopped out with a loss of 6.7% with a fill of $3.75 (If you got filled since the stock gapped down). If you had used a stop loss at $41.00, you would have sold the position at $3.50. Position held for 1 day.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in BP by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $4.70 per stock which means that one option will cost you $470.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
2nd Trade:
Immediately go long MATK (Matek) by buying the MATK Mar 09 $30.00 Calls (KQTCF) up to $1.65. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell KQTCF at $2.30 for a 39.4% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $26.60, which means if the security (MATK) hits $26.60, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 1/23/09. Position got stopped out with a loss of 27.6% with a fill of $1.45. If you had used a stop loss at $26.60, you would have sold the position at $1.05. Position held for 1 day.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in MATK by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $1.65 per stock which means that one option will cost you $165.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Options Picks for 1/5/09
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
Immediately go long XRT(Spiders Retail ETF) by buying the XRT Mar 09 $22.00 Calls (XRTCV) up to $2.20. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell XRTCV at $3.3 for a 36.4% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $20.57 which means if the security (XRT) hits $20.57, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 1/12/09. Position got stopped out with a loss of 28% with a fill of $2.08. The option went up to $2.17 before it retreated. If you had used a stop loss at $20.57, you would have sold the position at $1.50. Position held for 7 days.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in XRT by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $2.20 per stock which means that one option will cost you $220.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
2nd Trade:
Immediately go long ANR(Alpha Natural Resources) by buying the ANR Mar 09 $20.00 Calls (ANRCD) up to $3.20. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell ANRCD at $4.40 for a 37.5% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $17.55 which means if the security (ANR) hits $17.55, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 1/6/09. Position got stopped out with a profit of 50% with a fill of $3.00. The option shot up to $5.00 before it retreated. If you had used a trailing stop of 10%, you would have sold the position at $4.50. Position held for 2 days.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in ANR by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $3.20 per stock which means that one option will cost you $320.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
3rd Trade:
Immediately go long SNDK (Sandisk) by buying the SNDK Apr 09 $12.00 Calls (SWQDX) up to $2.05. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell SWQDX at $2.80 for a 36.6% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $10.40 which means if the security (SNDK) hits $10.40, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits.. 1/6/09. Position got to target with a profit of 40% with a fill of $2.00. The option shot up to $2.80. Position held for 2 days.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in SNDK by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $2.05 per stock which means that one option will cost you $205.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Picks for 12/16/08
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
Immediately go long FCX(Freeport McMoran) by buying the FCX JAN 09 $22.50 Calls (FCXAX) up to $3.10. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell FCXAX at $4.3 for a 39% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $20.75 which means if the security (FCX) hits $20.75, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 12/17/08. Position got stopped out with a profit of 58.2%. The option shot up to $5.45 before it retreated. If you had used a trailing stop of 10%, you would have sold the position at $4.90. Position held for 1 day.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in FCX by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $3.10 per stock which means that one option will cost you $310.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Picks for 12/12/08
STAY OUT OF THE MARKET TODAY UNTIL THIS AUTO BAILOUT STUFF IS RESOLVED OR IF THE MARKET MOVES UP EVEN WITH THIS BAD OF A NEWS! IF THE MARKET MOVES UP AND CLEARS THE EVEN POINT, TAKE A POSITION IN DIA (THE DIAMONDS TRUST) BY BUYING ANY FEB 09 IN THE MONEY OPTION. SET YOUR STOP LOSS AFTER GETTING FILLED AND AS ALWAYS, IF THE OPTION TAKES OFF, SET A TRAILLING STOP. OTHERWISE, SET YOUR PROFIT AT 35%.
Picks for 12/9/08
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
Immediately go long DRYS (Dry Ships) by buying the DRYS MAR 09 $7.50 Calls (OOCCU) up to $3.10. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell OOCCU at $4.3 for a 39% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $5.87 which means if the security (DRYS) hits $5.87, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC. 12/9/08. Position didn't trigger since the option opened at $3.80 with the stock gap, which was much higher than our entry point of $3.10.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in DRYS by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $3.10 per stock which means that one option will cost you $310.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Options Picks for 12/4/08
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
Immediately go long SNDK (Sandisk) by buying the SNDK JAN 09 $8 Calls (SWQAH) up to $2.50. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell SWQAH at $3.4 for a 36% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $7.97 which means if the security (SNDK) hits $7.97, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC. ON 12/5/08, SNDK TRADED DOWN TO $7.58 AND THEN RECOVERED NICELY. IF YOU HAVE GOT FILLED AND DID NOT SELL YET, DO STAY IN AND DOUBLE DOWN. IF YOU DID NOT GET FILLED, NOW YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO GET IN AT EVEN A BETTER PRICE. USE LIMIT ORDERS UP TO $2. KEEP YOUR TARGET EXIT AT $3.40. AND AGAIN, IF THE STOCK TAKES OFF, USE A TRAILING STOP INSTEAD OF GTC. 12/9/08. Position got stopped out with a profit of 20%. The option shot up to $3 before it retreated. If you had used a trailing stop of 10%, you would have sold the position at $2.70. Position held for 5 days.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in SNDK (Sandisk) by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $2.50 per stock which means that one option will cost you $250.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Picks for 11/28/08
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
Immediately short BBT (BB&T) by buying the BBT Jan 27.50 Puts (BBTMY) up to $2.80. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell BBTMY at $3.8 for a 36% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $30.32 which means if the security hits $30.32, you exit the trade with a small loss. Position closed on 12/1/08 at $5.30 for a profit of 89.3%. Position held for 2 days.
A put option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of shorting the stock -- without the big risks that shorting entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the stock is bearish, you take a short position in BBT (BB&T) by buying a put option (BBTMY) betting that the stock will go down. You will pay up to $2.80 per stock which means that the option will cost you $280.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Picks for 11/20/08
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
Immediately go long C (CITIGROUP) by buying the C MAR 09 $5 Calls (CCP) up to $2.10. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell CCP at $3.8 for an 80% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $4.65 which means if the security hits $4.65, you exit the trade with a small loss. Position closed on 11/28/08 at $3.80 for a profit of 80.9%. Position held for 8 day.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in CCP (CITIGROUP) by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $2.10 per stock which means that the option will cost you $210.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Picks for 11/19/08
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
Immediately go long CAM by buying the CAM JAN $20 Calls (CAMAD) up to $2.90. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell CAMAD at $4 for a 35% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $18.95 which means if the security hits $18.95, you exit the trade with a small loss. Position got stopped out for a small loss. If you used trailing stops, this position actually made a profit of about 15% since options tarded at $3.50 on 11/26/08.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in CAMAD (CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORP) by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $2.90 per stock which means that the option will cost you $290.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Picks for 11/13/08
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
Immediately go long DIA by buying the DIA DEC 84 Calls (DAVLF) up to $5.75. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell DAVLF at $7.80 for a 35% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $83.06 which means if the security hits $83.06, you exit the trade with a small loss. Position closed on 11/14/08 at $8.60 for a profit of 49.6%. Position held for 1 day.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in DIA (Dow Jones Diamonds) by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $5.75 per stock which means that the option will cost you $575.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
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1st Trade:
Immediately go long BIIB by buying the BIIB July 09 $50.00 Calls (IDKGJ) up to $3.10. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell IDKGJ at $4.20 for a 36% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $47.92, which means if the security (BIIB) hits $47.92, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 5/21/09. Position reached target of $4.20 on 5/20/09 for a 36% profit. Position held for 7 Days.
2nd Trade:
Immediately go Short TDW by buying the TDW June 09 $40 Puts (TDWRH) up to $1.45. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell TDWRH at $2.00 for a 38% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $46.39, which means if the security (TDW) hits $46.39, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 5/21/09. Position closed on 5/20/09 with a loss of 20 cents or 14%. If a 10% trailing stop were used since the stock took off on day one, then position closed with a 17% profit with a fill of $1.45 and a close of $1.70. Position held for 1 Day.
3rd Trade:
Immediately go Short DIA by buying the DIA June 09 $87.00 Puts (DAVRI) up to $5.40. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell DAVRI at $7.30 for a 35% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $84.34, which means if the security (DIA) hits $84.34, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 5/21/09. Option opened at $5.40 on 5/14/09 and traded down to $5.00 before taking off to $5.70 on the next day. If a 10% Trailing stop were used, then position would have closed the next day for $5.10 and a loss of %15. Position held for 2 Days.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
Options Picks for 3/26/09
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
1st Trade:
Immediately go long FCX by buying the FCX May 09 $45.00 Calls (FCXEI) up to $3.80. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell FCXEI at $5.20 for a 36.8% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $39.63, which means if the security (FCX) hits $39.63, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in FCX by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $3.80 per stock which means that one option will cost you $380.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
2nd Trade:
Immediately go long CAT by buying the CAT AUG 09 $31.00 Calls (CXJHE) up to $3.80. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell CXJHE at $5.20 for a 36.8% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $29.59, which means if the security (CAT) hits $29.59, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in CAT by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $3.80 per stock which means that one option will cost you $380.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
3rd Trade:
Immediately go long JOYG by buying the JOYG JUL 09 $25.00 Calls (JQYGZ) up to $3.80. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell JQYGZ at $5.20 for a 36.8% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $22.17, which means if the security (JOYG) hits $22.17, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in JOYG by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $3.80 per stock which means that one option will cost you $380.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Options Picks for 2/6/09
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
Immediately go long FXI (China IShares) by buying the FXI May 09 $27.00 Calls (FXIEA) up to $3.80. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell FXIEA at $5.20 for a 36.8% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $25.70, which means if the security (FXI) hits $25.70, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 2/6/09. Position didn't trigger since the option opened at $3.90 with the stock gap, which was higher than our entry point of $3.80.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in FXI by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $3.80 per stock which means that one option will cost you $380.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Options Picks for 1/29/09
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
1st Trade:
Immediately go long MHP (MCGRAW HILL COMPANIES INC) by buying the MHP May 09 $22.50 Calls (MHPEX) up to $3.30. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell MHPEX at $4.50 for a 36.4% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $20.70, which means if the security (MHP) hits $20.70, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 2/6/08. Position got to target with a profit of 49.2% and a fill of $2.95. Position sold for $4.40. Position held for 8 days.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in MHP by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $3.30 per stock which means that one option will cost you $330.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
2st Trade:
Immediately go long CVD (COVANCE INC) by buying the CVD May 09 $45.00 Calls (CVDEI) up to $2.80. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell CVDEI at $4.20 for a 50% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $35.00, which means if the security (CVD) hits $35.00, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 2/8/09. Change Stop Loss to $40.85 or the option Trailing Stop Loss at 10%. 3/7/09. With a fill of $2.50 on 1/29/09 and an option stop loss of 10%, position closed at $3.15 on 2/5/09 with a profit of 26%. If a stock stop loss of $40.85 was used, then the option was closed on 2/17/09 at $2.75 with a profit of 10%.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in CVD by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $2.80 per stock which means that one option will cost you $280.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Options Picks for 1/22/09
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
1st Trade:
Immediately go long BP (British Petroleum) by buying the BP Mar 09 $40.00 Calls (BPCH) up to $4.70. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell BPCH at $6.40 for a 36.2% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $41.00, which means if the security (BP) hits $41.00, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 1/23/09. Position got stopped out with a loss of 6.7% with a fill of $3.75 (If you got filled since the stock gapped down). If you had used a stop loss at $41.00, you would have sold the position at $3.50. Position held for 1 day.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in BP by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $4.70 per stock which means that one option will cost you $470.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
2nd Trade:
Immediately go long MATK (Matek) by buying the MATK Mar 09 $30.00 Calls (KQTCF) up to $1.65. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell KQTCF at $2.30 for a 39.4% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $26.60, which means if the security (MATK) hits $26.60, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 1/23/09. Position got stopped out with a loss of 27.6% with a fill of $1.45. If you had used a stop loss at $26.60, you would have sold the position at $1.05. Position held for 1 day.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in MATK by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $1.65 per stock which means that one option will cost you $165.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Options Picks for 1/5/09
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
Immediately go long XRT(Spiders Retail ETF) by buying the XRT Mar 09 $22.00 Calls (XRTCV) up to $2.20. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell XRTCV at $3.3 for a 36.4% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $20.57 which means if the security (XRT) hits $20.57, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 1/12/09. Position got stopped out with a loss of 28% with a fill of $2.08. The option went up to $2.17 before it retreated. If you had used a stop loss at $20.57, you would have sold the position at $1.50. Position held for 7 days.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in XRT by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $2.20 per stock which means that one option will cost you $220.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
2nd Trade:
Immediately go long ANR(Alpha Natural Resources) by buying the ANR Mar 09 $20.00 Calls (ANRCD) up to $3.20. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell ANRCD at $4.40 for a 37.5% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $17.55 which means if the security (ANR) hits $17.55, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 1/6/09. Position got stopped out with a profit of 50% with a fill of $3.00. The option shot up to $5.00 before it retreated. If you had used a trailing stop of 10%, you would have sold the position at $4.50. Position held for 2 days.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in ANR by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $3.20 per stock which means that one option will cost you $320.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
3rd Trade:
Immediately go long SNDK (Sandisk) by buying the SNDK Apr 09 $12.00 Calls (SWQDX) up to $2.05. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell SWQDX at $2.80 for a 36.6% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $10.40 which means if the security (SNDK) hits $10.40, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits.. 1/6/09. Position got to target with a profit of 40% with a fill of $2.00. The option shot up to $2.80. Position held for 2 days.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in SNDK by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $2.05 per stock which means that one option will cost you $205.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Picks for 12/16/08
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
Immediately go long FCX(Freeport McMoran) by buying the FCX JAN 09 $22.50 Calls (FCXAX) up to $3.10. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell FCXAX at $4.3 for a 39% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $20.75 which means if the security (FCX) hits $20.75, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC and ride it to higher profits. 12/17/08. Position got stopped out with a profit of 58.2%. The option shot up to $5.45 before it retreated. If you had used a trailing stop of 10%, you would have sold the position at $4.90. Position held for 1 day.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in FCX by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $3.10 per stock which means that one option will cost you $310.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Picks for 12/12/08
STAY OUT OF THE MARKET TODAY UNTIL THIS AUTO BAILOUT STUFF IS RESOLVED OR IF THE MARKET MOVES UP EVEN WITH THIS BAD OF A NEWS! IF THE MARKET MOVES UP AND CLEARS THE EVEN POINT, TAKE A POSITION IN DIA (THE DIAMONDS TRUST) BY BUYING ANY FEB 09 IN THE MONEY OPTION. SET YOUR STOP LOSS AFTER GETTING FILLED AND AS ALWAYS, IF THE OPTION TAKES OFF, SET A TRAILLING STOP. OTHERWISE, SET YOUR PROFIT AT 35%.
Picks for 12/9/08
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
Immediately go long DRYS (Dry Ships) by buying the DRYS MAR 09 $7.50 Calls (OOCCU) up to $3.10. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell OOCCU at $4.3 for a 39% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $5.87 which means if the security (DRYS) hits $5.87, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC. 12/9/08. Position didn't trigger since the option opened at $3.80 with the stock gap, which was much higher than our entry point of $3.10.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in DRYS by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $3.10 per stock which means that one option will cost you $310.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Options Picks for 12/4/08
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
Immediately go long SNDK (Sandisk) by buying the SNDK JAN 09 $8 Calls (SWQAH) up to $2.50. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell SWQAH at $3.4 for a 36% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $7.97 which means if the security (SNDK) hits $7.97, you exit the trade with a small loss. If the stock takes off, then place a trailing stop of 10% instead of a GTC. ON 12/5/08, SNDK TRADED DOWN TO $7.58 AND THEN RECOVERED NICELY. IF YOU HAVE GOT FILLED AND DID NOT SELL YET, DO STAY IN AND DOUBLE DOWN. IF YOU DID NOT GET FILLED, NOW YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO GET IN AT EVEN A BETTER PRICE. USE LIMIT ORDERS UP TO $2. KEEP YOUR TARGET EXIT AT $3.40. AND AGAIN, IF THE STOCK TAKES OFF, USE A TRAILING STOP INSTEAD OF GTC. 12/9/08. Position got stopped out with a profit of 20%. The option shot up to $3 before it retreated. If you had used a trailing stop of 10%, you would have sold the position at $2.70. Position held for 5 days.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in SNDK (Sandisk) by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $2.50 per stock which means that one option will cost you $250.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Picks for 11/28/08
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
Immediately short BBT (BB&T) by buying the BBT Jan 27.50 Puts (BBTMY) up to $2.80. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell BBTMY at $3.8 for a 36% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $30.32 which means if the security hits $30.32, you exit the trade with a small loss. Position closed on 12/1/08 at $5.30 for a profit of 89.3%. Position held for 2 days.
A put option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of shorting the stock -- without the big risks that shorting entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the stock is bearish, you take a short position in BBT (BB&T) by buying a put option (BBTMY) betting that the stock will go down. You will pay up to $2.80 per stock which means that the option will cost you $280.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Picks for 11/20/08
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
Immediately go long C (CITIGROUP) by buying the C MAR 09 $5 Calls (CCP) up to $2.10. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell CCP at $3.8 for an 80% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $4.65 which means if the security hits $4.65, you exit the trade with a small loss. Position closed on 11/28/08 at $3.80 for a profit of 80.9%. Position held for 8 day.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in CCP (CITIGROUP) by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $2.10 per stock which means that the option will cost you $210.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Picks for 11/19/08
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
Immediately go long CAM by buying the CAM JAN $20 Calls (CAMAD) up to $2.90. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell CAMAD at $4 for a 35% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $18.95 which means if the security hits $18.95, you exit the trade with a small loss. Position got stopped out for a small loss. If you used trailing stops, this position actually made a profit of about 15% since options tarded at $3.50 on 11/26/08.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in CAMAD (CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORP) by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $2.90 per stock which means that the option will cost you $290.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
Picks for 11/13/08
ACTION TO TAKE TODAY
Immediately go long DIA by buying the DIA DEC 84 Calls (DAVLF) up to $5.75. After getting filled, place a good til canceled (GTC) order to sell DAVLF at $7.80 for a 35% gain. Also, place a stop loss at $83.06 which means if the security hits $83.06, you exit the trade with a small loss. Position closed on 11/14/08 at $8.60 for a profit of 49.6%. Position held for 1 day.
A call option, remember, gives you, the buyer, the right to buy the stock at any time prior to the expiration date, at a lower price. It's the equivalent of going long the stock -- without the big risks that buying entails.
What you do here is, if you do your homework and agree that the security is bullish, you take a long position in DIA (Dow Jones Diamonds) by buying a call option betting that the stock will go up. You will pay up to $5.75 per stock which means that the option will cost you $575.00 plus commission and fees. Remember, every option contract contains 100 shares.
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