Publications

11/20/12 Trade Alert: Five Billion-Dollar Brands

1. Sell Put Credit Spread on VF Corp. (NYSE: VFC) “Buy to Open” February $135 Put and “Sell to Open” February $145 Put Option Symbols: VFC130216P135 and VFC130216P145 Limit Order Price: Net credit of $1.85 or more ($185 per spread) Directional View for Underlying Stock: Neutral to slightly bullish Options for Income Portfolio: Conservative Income […]… Read More

11/15/12 Trade Alert: Take a Bite

1. Sell Put Credit Spread on Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) “Buy to Open” December $500 Put and “Sell to Open” December $510 Put Option Symbols: AAPL121222P500 and AAPL121222P510 Limit Order Price: Net credit of $2.60 or more ($260 per spread) Directional View for Underlying Stock: Neutral to slightly bullish Options for Income Portfolio: Conservative Income Margin […]… Read More

11/14/12 Weekly Briefing: OFI’s Portfolio is Defensively Positioned

A computer analysis of OFI’s portfolios reveals a focus on defensive industry sectors combined with a small-cap value bias. Plus some stock updates.
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11/8/12 Trade Alert: Medical Devices Part Two

1. Sell Put Credit Spread on Becton Dickinson (NYSE: BDX) “Buy to Open” March $70 Put and “Sell to Open” March $75 Put Option Symbols: BDX130316P70 and BDX130316P75 Limit Order Price: Net credit of $1.65 or more ($165 per spread) Directional View for Underlying Stock: Neutral to slightly bullish Options for Income Portfolio: Conservative Income […]… Read More

11/1/12 Trade Alert: Medical Technology Two-Timer

A European regulatory approval is the next big catalyst for this familiar medical-device company. Plus a vertical roll and a two-time gunslinger.
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11/1/12 Trade Alert: Medical Technology Two-Timer

1. Sell Put Credit Spread on Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) “Buy to Open” February $34 Put and “Sell to Open” February $40 Put Option Symbols: MDT130216P34 and MDT130216P40 Limit Order Price: Net credit of $1.05 or more ($105 per spread) Directional View for Underlying Stock: Neutral to slightly bullish Options for Income Portfolio: Conservative Income Margin […]… Read More

10/25/12 Trade Alert: Testing, Testing

1. Sell Put Credit Spread on Laboratory Corp of America (NYSE: LH) “Buy to Open” February $77.50 Put and “Sell to Open” February $85 Put Option Symbols: LH130216P77.5 and LH130216P85 Limit Order Price: Net credit of $2.40 or more ($240 per spread) Directional View for Underlying Stock: Neutral to slightly bullish Options for Income Portfolio: […]… Read More

10/25/12 Trade Alert: Testing, Testing

Takeover rumors swirl around this medical testing company, but its stable cash flows and shareholder-friendly stock repurchases make the company a good investment regardless.
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10/24/12 Weekly Briefing: Comparing VIX Exchange-Traded Products

With stock market volatility rising off of five-year lows, betting on increased volatility is a wise move. Besides VIX options, several VIX ETFs and ETNs are available to get the job done…. Read More

10/19/12 Trade Alert: Two Gunslinger Meltdowns and Two Rolls

1. Roll Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP) to January “Buy to Close” October $45 Put and “Sell to Open” January $45 Put Option Symbols: TAP121020P45 and TAP130119P45 Limit Order Price: Net credit of $1.60 or more ($160 per spread) Directional View for Underlying Stock: Bullish Options for Income Portfolio: Conservative Income Approximate margin requirement per contract: […]… Read More