Update | Options Expiration
Standard Monthly Options expire at the end of the week. Since we have 6 open positions to address, we thought we should discuss them so our readers can decide what you…
Apple’s Developer’s Conference | A Tradable Catalyst?
On Monday, Apple (AAPL) will be kicking off its Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC). The big question on everyone's mind is "Will there be any groundbreaking announcements made during the big…
Covered Call Report
Covered call writing is the most common options trading strategies used by individuals and professionals alike. Some people believe it is a low-risk strategy that generates income. We like to…
Options Come to Crypto
Up until now, people have had one of two ways to get involved with the crypto market. You can own crypto that you gather by mining the coins or you…
Emerging or Submerging Markets
The economic development of the emerging markets has been both astounding and disappointing all at the same time. In the span of 30 years, China has gone from a frontier…
Wells (WFC) Is this as Far as it Goes?
Wells Fargo (WFC) has been in the news for all the wrong reasons the fast few months. Bazar incentive plans encouraged bank branch employees to create fictitious accounts to meet…
High Energy | Ramping Up or Running Out of Gas
We talk about the energy markets quite a bit here at The Options Edge. To our way of thinking, food, energy, and housing are probably the most fundamental goods driving this or…
Covered Call Report
Covered call writing is the most common options trading strategies used by individuals and professionals alike. Some people believe it is a low-risk strategy that generates income. We like to…
Is FaceBook About to do a Face Plant?
Yesterday, Carter Worth & Michael Khouw talked about Facebook and shared their concerns about the name on Options Action. He pointed out that the stock is not attracting capital and…
The Iron Condor
Selling the Iron Condor is one of the most popular strategies for the experienced options trader who is looking for "yield" in their investment portfolios. Most people do not realize…
Value & Regional Banks | Fifth Third Bank
As the equity markets scream higher, many investors are getting nervous as some very expensive names trading at triple-digit PE Multiples are doing the heavy lifting in taking the broad…
Update: Precious Metals
Gold has frustrated both the bulls and bears during the post-financial crisis era. Monetary theory suggests that massive money printing would cause massive inflation in the price of goods &…