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Who is the better options trader? Two Nobel Prize-winning economists who founded the very model that options pricing is based on. or… A guy who thinks the market is like a giant poker game. Of course, it’s A . . . right? The economists are Read More …

Most of the time when I highlight an interesting trade I’ve seen in the market, it’s something I’m looking at in terms of profit-making potential.  That may seem obvious, but don’t forget, options make wonderful risk management tools as well.  In fact, they’re probably the Read More …

IntelGenx Grants Stock OptionsMarkets InsiderOf the total stock options granted, 200,000 were granted to each of Horst G. Zerbe, Chief Executive Officer and President and Andre Godin, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Furthermore, 100,000 stock options were granted to each of … and Read More …

Schaeffers Research (blog) Steer Clear From This Struggling Oil StockSchaeffers Research (blog)This suggests that near-term options are pricing in relatively low volatility expectations at the moment, which could help maximize the benefit of leverage for premium buyers. Lastly, the Schaeffer’s Volatility Scorecard (SVS) currently sits Read More …

Schaeffers Research (blog) Baird Sheds Light on First Solar, SunPower StocksSchaeffers Research (blog)Whatever the motive, those looking to bet on SPWR stock’s short-term price action may want to consider doing so with options. The equity’s SVI of 59% ranks in the 16th annual percentile, meaning Read More …

Yahoo Finance Implied Volatility Surging for Twitter (TWTR) Stock OptionsYahoo FinanceInvestors in Twitter, Inc. TWTR need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Jun 15, 2018 $20 Call had some of the highest Read More …

Schaeffers Research (blog) This Energy Stock Could BounceSchaeffers Research (blog)On the sentiment front, the oil stock has been a popular target among options traders, relatively speaking, and it looks like the bulk of them are targeting even longer-term upside, too. Currently, there are 13,195 calls Read More …

Yahoo Finance Options Traders Expect Huge Moves in Delta Air Lines (DAL) StockYahoo FinanceOftentimes, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for Read More …

Yahoo Finance Implied Volatility Surging for Brookdale (BKD) Stock OptionsYahoo FinanceInvestors in Brookdale Senior Living Inc. BKD need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Jun 15, 2018 $7.00 Put had some of Read More …

Schaeffers Research (blog) 2 Telecom Stocks Slapped With Analyst Bear NotesSchaeffers Research (blog)Ahead of Jefferies’ bearish move, 12 of the 19 brokerage firms following the stock sported tepid “hold” ratings. Meanwhile, AT&T stock’s average 12-month price target of $37.61 comes in at a nearly 12% Read More …