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.
Thursday's options volume surged to 75 million contracts, with calls dominating. Standout July 17 trades hit semiconductor names UMC and ASX amid 2026 rallies, while QXO drew heavy speculative call buying...
Block's overall options volume on Wednesday came in near its 30-day average, but five contracts stood out for unusual activity — all expiring within 15 days. They provide several affordable multi-leg...
Despite a 31% decline over the past year driven by AI concerns and sector sentiment, Stantec's fundamentals remain strong — growing backlog, expanding margins, and a free cash flow yield that suggests...
EPR Properties offers income investors a rare combination: a 6.3% monthly dividend yield, a conservative 73% payout ratio, and diversified exposure to experiential real estate well beyond movie theatres,...
Thursday’s unusual options activity had plenty to choose from. However, it was the LEAPS that were really worth considering for bullish investors. Of the 28 calls over 365 days, these three quality stocks...
Microsoft led yesterday's unusual activity with a Vol/OI ratio of 122x, while concentrated institutional trades in CSX and Charles Schwab set up bull call spreads offering 650% to 843% maximum returns....
Among the 351 NYSE and Nasdaq stocks hitting new 52-week lows on Tuesday were two travel infrastructure stocks. Hit by reduced travel due to the war in Iran and higher fuel prices, both stocks are worth...
The micro-cap stock led Barchart’s bullish price surprises on Monday with a 3,661% gain on the day. As a result of the massive surge, it is temporarily a $100 million market cap. That makes it the ultimate...
Thursday's unusually quiet unusual options activity — no Vol/OI ratio cracking 100 — provides four cash-secured put candidates offering annualized returns up to 58%, with compelling value cases in...
Wednesday was a down day for the major indices. However, Progressive’s unusual options activity suggests the stock, which has struggled in the past year, could be nearing a bottom. Here are three reasons...
