Will Ashworth has written about investments full-time since 2008. He loves investing and is passionate about helping others put their money to work. He particularly enjoys creating model portfolios that stand the test of time.
Publications where he’s appeared include InvestorPlace, The Motley Fool Canada, Investopedia, Kiplinger, and several others in both the U.S. and Canada. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. You can catch up with him on LinkedIn.
In Wednesday's trading, 17 unusually active call options had Vol/OI ratios greater than 10 and ask prices below a dollar. Three of them will cost you under $300 with a risk/reward you’re going to like....
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet's stock hit a new 52-week low on Tuesday, the 13th in the past 12 months. Trading at its lowest level since June 2024, OLLI looks like a bargain. Here’s why you might think twice....
VersaBank’s recent stock jump highlights its innovative digital banking model and expanding U.S. presence. Despite modest visibility, strong credit quality, scalable lending programs, and potential catalysts...
Nike’s options volume on Thursday was its eighth-highest in the past three months. The volume included seven unusually active call options. One of them expiring in 14 months sets up nicely for a Bull...
One of Shopify’s unusually active call options yesterday had a Vol/OI ratio of 335.96, nearly double the second-highest. A closer look suggests that a big fish was rolling Covered Calls on the e-commerce...
Among the 289 Nasdaq stocks hitting new 52-week highs on Tuesday were three small-cap ETFs from First Trust. While small-cap stocks have been on a tear the past year, it’s not too late to gain exposure...
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Fastenal stock lost nearly 7% on Monday after reporting Q1 2026 results. Its standard deviation was -3.07, the fifth-worst bearish price surprise. The Barchart Technical Opinion says it’s a 40% near-term...
The Magnificent 7 had 82 unusually active call options on Thursday. Twelve of them could be had for under $100. Here are the three best Hail Mary bets to buy now.
The maker of Pratt & Whitney jet engines’ May 1 $220 call had a Vol/OI ratio of 217.22, more than double the second-place option. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know it’s a no-brainer....
The Charlotte-based window and door manufacturer hit its 32nd new 52-week low of the past 12 months on Tuesday. Closing below $1, the stock’s fall from grace has been a gradual process. Can it be saved?...
