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Kaeppel's Corner: January Has Spoken, Now What?
Posted on: 5 February 2013 | 9:26 amThe January Barometer has given a bullish signal. This week Jay discusses what to keep an eye on as 2013 progresses.
Kaeppel's Corner: 'First Thrust', Then 'Adjust'
Posted on: 30 January 2013 | 2:30 amThis week Jay follows up on his "First Thrust" Method by walking through three example option trades using CSCO. A must-read for serious option students.
Then & Now: What's the Plan?
Posted on: 29 January 2013 | 1:47 pmOutlooks are interesting, but trading plans are crucial.
Updated Outlook for INDU: Short to Intermediate-Term
Posted on: 26 January 2013 | 3:08 pmShorter-term trends can provide alerts for intermediate traders, but may merely represent noise for longer-term ones. This makes it critical for an individual to know their preferred timeframe.
Kaeppel's Corner: Taking Advantage of ‘First Thrust'
Posted on: 24 January 2013 | 2:13 amOne of the keys to trading success is to learn to "take what the market gives you." This week Jay discusses a method designed to do so, titled "First Thrust."
Updated Outlook for INDU: Long- to Intermediate-term
Posted on: 21 January 2013 | 7:10 pmBalanced charts may include a variety of indicators, providing those indicators do not duplicate information suggesting confirmations that do not exist.
Options News from Yahoo
CBOE Group profit rises 25% in 4Q
Posted on: 8 February 2013 | 9:04 amCBOE in talks with the SEC to settle a previously disclosed probe into its self-regulatory compliance CBOE Group Holdings Inc., which runs the oldest U.S. stock-options trading venue, said on Friday that fourth-quarter earnings rose a more-than-expected 25 percent on an increase in per-contract fees.
CBOE profit jumps 25 percent
Posted on: 8 February 2013 | 8:45 am(Reuters) — CBOE Group Holdings Inc., which runs the oldest U.S. stock-options trading venue, said on Friday that fourth-quarter earnings rose 25 percent on a surge in per-contract revenue.
Nasdaq to offer options trading on U.S. Treasuries
Posted on: 6 February 2013 | 7:30 pmThe Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc. announced plans Wednesday to introduce options trading on U.S. Treasury securities, which will allow investors to more precisely hedge interest rate risk.
Nasdaq to offer options trading on Treasuries from February 19
Posted on: 6 February 2013 | 11:26 amNasdaq to offer options trading on Treasuries from February 19
Nasdaq to offer options trading on Treasuries from Feb. 19
Posted on: 6 February 2013 | 9:15 amNasdaq OMX Group Inc said it willstart options trading on U.S. Treasury securities in partnershipwith BNY Mellon Corp at the Philadelphia Stock Exchangeon Feb. 19. "...Listing options on U.S. Treasuries ...
New Options Strategies Backtester Oscreener.com Simplifies Options Trading
Posted on: 5 February 2013 | 2:25 pmDUBLIN -- via PRWEB - Using a completely unique architecture, Oscreener.com enables a transparent and user-friendly approach to the options strategies screening process. This process helps options traders ...
News from PowerOptions Blog
Nuts and Bolts of Option Trading Tools
Posted on: 30 October 2012 | 10:36 amOption investing can often be like “finding a needle in a haystack” – an investor knows there are good option trades out there, but finding them amongst the gazillion other “not-so-hot” option trades can be very difficult. That why over …
Investing “Back-to-the-Future”
Posted on: 29 October 2012 | 5:30 pmEver say to yourself, “I wonder how well my option strategy would work if it had been used over the last year, two years, etc.?” Well, at PowerOptions, we asked the same question and then developed an option “back-testing” tools …
How to Succeed with PowerOptions
Posted on: 4 October 2012 | 4:27 pmWe all want to succeed by making money with our investments. PowerOptions was designed to provide a set of tools to help and enhance the probability of success. If used properly PowerOptions can help you make more money. Follow these …
Successful Bullish Investing – Even in Short-Term Bearish Markets
Posted on: 13 August 2012 | 12:57 pmIt’s easy to generate positive returns when investing in bullish markets, but quite difficult to generate positive returns when attempting bullish investing in short-term bearish markets. However, it is possible to generate positive returns when using bullish investments in short-term …
Apple: Time to Do Away with Thermonuclear
Posted on: 20 July 2012 | 8:38 amApple (AAPL) is currently at the center of a large number of mobile patent lawsuits. The company is not merely intent on licensing its technology as International Business Machines (IBM), Microsoft (MSFT) and others. No, Apple seeks to go “thermonuclear” …
A Little Less Bullishness For Google
Posted on: 14 June 2012 | 8:45 amIn a couple of previous articles related to Internet search company Google (GOOG) posted on April 15, 2012 and May 25, 2012, bull-put credit spreads were considered for the company. A bull-put credit spread may be entered for a credit …
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Options Commentary from The New York Times
High-Speed Traders Profit at Expense of Ordinary Investors, a Study Says
Posted on: 4 December 2012 | 12:00 amA top government economist has concluded that high-speed trading firms are taking significant profits from traditional investors.
A Master's Degree by Way of the Trading Floor
Posted on: 25 October 2012 | 1:00 amA British trading firm has teamed up with the University of Hertfordshire to develop a Master of Science degree in proprietary trading that mixes theory in the classroom with actual trading time.
Is the Energy Boom a Mirage?
Posted on: 4 September 2012 | 1:00 amThe oil and natural gas boom might distract us from the urgent challenge of climate change.
Commodities Prices Rise Broadly for a Monthly Gain
Posted on: 31 August 2012 | 1:00 amCommodities rose broadly on Friday, ending August with a third consecutive month of gains, after strong rallies through most of the month in oil, soybeans and cocoa.
No Crime, No Punishment
Posted on: 26 August 2012 | 1:00 amThe financial crisis is receding, without prosecutions to deter wrongdoing even as a fuller picture is emerging of the range of banks’ reckless and lawless activities.
Market Operator Is Said to Be Extending Its Global Reach
Posted on: 20 August 2012 | 1:00 amCME Group is planning to start a European derivatives exchange, in a significant expansion of the American market operator's global footprint, a person briefed on the matter said on Sunday.The move is the latest effort by an American exchange to plumb for new ventures. As their core business has come under pressure and margins shrink, industry leaders have been expanding into lucrative areas like overseas markets and derivatives trading. CME, whose $18 billion market capitalization makes it one...
BusinessWeek Options Commentary
Stock Market Expectations in 2013
Posted on: 3 February 2013 | 8:35 pmJanuary was clearly a bullish month for stocks -- but how does this compare with previous years with hot starts? What might the stock market expectations be for investors in 2013?
StockMarketFunding.com Stock Alert InPlay Amazon.com (AMZN) - Stocks Videos
Posted on: 29 January 2013 | 11:10 amStockMarketFunding.com Stock Alert InPlay Amazon.com (AMZN). In this live stock market day trading education video we'll feature an intraday opening bell stock alert short on Amazon.com
StockMarketFunding Options Exchange - Stock Options Exchange
Posted on: 27 January 2013 | 6:10 pmThrough your time in our trading courses you'll understand why our 30 years of trading experience gives you the trading edge and experience you will not find at any of these day trading education firms.
Your Business Plan for Trading Is Essential
Posted on: 21 January 2013 | 2:16 pmWhat is the first thing that you do when you want something with an intense desire? When you want it so bad you can taste it? When you can feel the desire in your bones? When you’re driven by a desire that leaves you hungry for it?
159% Options Trading Return 40 Minutes Opening Bell AAPL - Stocks, Trading, Education, Options, Videos, Technical Analysis
Posted on: 16 January 2013 | 10:22 am159% Options Trading Return 40 Minutes Opening Bell AAPL (VIDEO). In this options trading education video tutorial you'll see how StockMarketFunding.com was able to nail an opening bell trade on Apple Computer for a nice 159% return.
Daily Technical Strategist On EURGBP
Posted on: 15 January 2013 | 1:59 pmEURGBP- With EURGBP holding firmly above the 0.8224 level, the risk is for more upside offensive to occur.
Schaeffer's Investment Research Options Commentary
Front-Month Traders Forecast New Lows for Zagg (ZAGG)
Posted on: 8 February 2013 | 2:00 pmZagg Inc (NASDAQ:ZAGG - 7.09) has been a favorite among bearish options players lately, according to data from the International Securities Exchange (ISE), Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), and NASDAQ OMX PHLX (PHLX)...(Read More)
Option Idea of the Week: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)
Posted on: 8 February 2013 | 1:34 pmTo say that streaming content provider Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX - 181.81) has been a broad-market standout would be an understatement...(Read More)
VMware, Inc. (VMW) Option Traders Target the 77.50 Level
Posted on: 8 February 2013 | 1:06 pmSticking with the recent trend, calls have emerged as the options of choice on VMware, Inc...(Read More)
Can Groupon Inc. (GRPN) Barrel Through Recent Resistance?
Posted on: 8 February 2013 | 10:54 amThe shares of Groupon Inc (NASDAQ:GRPN - 5.39) are enjoying a halo lift this morning, fueling accelerated call activity in the options pits...(Read More)
Traders Bet on OpenTable, Inc. (OPEN) to Resume Its Uptrend
Posted on: 8 February 2013 | 10:54 amOption volume accelerated on OpenTable Inc (NASDAQ:OPEN - 49.78) on Thursday, trading at more than nine times the average daily volume...(Read More)
Delta Air Lines (DAL) Bears Look To Cash in On Storm
Posted on: 8 February 2013 | 9:47 amPerhaps looking to cash in on potential losses at Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL - 14.86) from the impending blizzard Nemo, put buyers were out in force against the stock Thursday, nearly doubling the normal daily put volume...(Read More)