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Gavin McMaster

Gavin McMaster

Gavin McMaster has a Masters in Applied Finance and Investment. He specializes in income trading using options, is very conservative in his style and believes patience in waiting for the best setups is the key to successful trading. He has been trading options since 2004 and teaching traders since 2010. Follow him on Twitter at @OptiontradinIQ

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Tesla Earnings, Powell Speech and Other Can't Miss Items this Week

Markets enter this week with the S&P 500 digesting the implications of last week's banking earnings and inflation data while preparing for another wave of high-profile quarterly results and critical Fed...

GOOGL : 185.06 (+0.81%)
TSLA : 329.65 (+3.21%)
KO : 69.85 (-1.05%)
IBM : 285.87 (+1.37%)
$SPX : 6,296.79 (-0.01%)
INTC : 23.10 (+1.32%)
GM : 53.22 (+0.02%)
FCX : 44.80 (+0.76%)
CMG : 53.93 (+0.73%)
SPY : 627.58 (-0.07%)
AMZN Trade Idea: Capture Gains Without Chasing the Stock

Amazon's most recent earnings report for Q1 2025 showed strong performance, with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.59, beating analysts’ expectations of $1.38.

AMZN : 226.13 (+1.01%)
This VIX Butterfly Spread has a 9 to 1 Reward to Risk Ratio

The cost for the trade would be $50 which is the most the trade could lose. The maximum potential gain is $450, which would occur is VIX closed right at 25 at expiration. The lower breakeven price is 20.50...

How to Buy Tesla for a 13% Discount, or Achieve a 26% Annual Return

Yesterday, with TSLA trading at $316.90, the August 15 put option with a strike price of $280 was trading around $6.15. Traders selling this put would receive $615 in option premium.

TSLA : 329.65 (+3.21%)
Option Volatility And Earnings Report For July 14 - 18

Earnings season kicks into gear this week with banks and tech stocks taking center stage. This week we have NFLX, BAC, TSM, JPM, WFC, C, MS, GS, JNJ and ASML all reporting in what shapes as a busy and...

NFLX : 1,209.24 (-5.10%)
MSTR : 423.22 (-6.23%)
NVDA : 172.41 (-0.34%)
C : 93.45 (+0.39%)
BAC : 47.32 (+0.64%)
JPM : 291.27 (+0.47%)
MS : 140.83 (-0.05%)
JNJ : 163.70 (+0.44%)
GS : 708.26 (+0.34%)
AAL : 12.51 (+0.48%)
BP : 31.99 (-0.31%)
TSM : 240.40 (-2.12%)
Tariffs, Inflation and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter the heart of earnings season with the S&P 500 facing a critical test as major financial institutions kick off quarterly results amid escalating trade tensions.

NFLX : 1,209.24 (-5.10%)
C : 93.45 (+0.39%)
BAC : 47.32 (+0.64%)
$SPX : 6,296.79 (-0.01%)
JPM : 291.27 (+0.47%)
MS : 140.83 (-0.05%)
JNJ : 163.70 (+0.44%)
GS : 708.26 (+0.34%)
TSM : 240.40 (-2.12%)
ASML : 734.58 (-1.39%)
ABT : 123.67 (+2.62%)
WFC : 80.64 (+1.17%)
Creating a 38% “Dividend” on SOFI Stock Using Options

If SOFI stays above $20 then I achieve a 38% per annum return when the put expires worthless.

SOFI : 21.81 (-1.27%)
Covered Call Screener Results For July 9th

Covered calls are a great strategy to add to any portfolio, and can offer enhanced yield from stock holdings, in some case, that can be a significant increase.

CVS : 61.96 (-2.12%)
CSCO : 68.05 (-0.37%)
NEM : 58.19 (+0.34%)
SCHW : 95.80 (+2.90%)
WMT : 95.05 (-0.04%)
How To Get Paid During this New Earnings Season

Earnings season is here and we’ve got the first batch of big name companies reporting earnings this week with Delta Airlines (DAL) and Conagra Brands (CAG) kicking things off on Thursday.

NFLX : 1,209.24 (-5.10%)
BAC : 47.32 (+0.64%)
WFC : 80.64 (+1.17%)
JPM : 291.27 (+0.47%)
CAG : 19.07 (+0.53%)
AXP : 307.95 (-2.35%)
GS : 708.26 (+0.34%)
DAL : 56.29 (-0.09%)
TSM : 240.40 (-2.12%)
Trading DAL Earnings? This Naked Put Play Benefits from Volatility

Selling put options before a company's earnings announcement can be a valid strategy for options traders seeking to capitalize on higher than normal volatility.

DAL : 56.29 (-0.09%)

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