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.
WisdomTree had the highest Vol/OI ratio from Thursday’s options trading. The volume was not only 115.80 times the open interest on the Sept. 18 $15 call, but it was also more than eight times its average...
One of the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF’s call options was the eighth-highest Vol/OI ratio in Wednesday’s trading. The software ETF looks to be at a crossroads. The question is whether...
High PEG ratios indicate that many defensive stocks in health care and consumer staples trade at stretched valuations. With earnings growth lagging price momentum, three stand out as candidates for profit-taking...
One of Barchart’s top 100 bullish price surprises yesterday was Smith Midland, a Virginia-based building materials company. Up 14% on the day, a closer look at this unassuming micro-cap stock suggests...
The iShares Russell 2000 ETF’s options volume on Thursday was 20% higher than its 30-day average. However, it was the ETF’s unusual options activity that stood out, with 3 of the top 5 Vol/OI ratios....
On a day when nothing worked for investors, yesterday’s unusual options activity had plenty of variety, especially in the top three. Here’s how investors might have played each of the stock's and their...
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises hit a new 52-week high on Tuesday, the 19th of the past year. Its shares are now up 1,613% over the past year. This company has so many twists and turns, it will make your...
The Finnish telecom equipment giant continues its bullish run. Up 34% year to date, Nokia's stock is at its highest level since March 2011. Is this bullish price surprise the end of an 18-month run or...
Pinterest’s share and options volumes were unusually active on Thursday. The social media platform’s stock is hurting, down 30% in 2026. Its unusual options activity was notable for three reasons.
Options volatility and volume are riding high amid spiking oil prices. While ETFs other than S&P 500-related ones don’t seem to get much love from options investors, three hot market themes have made...
