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A put ratio spread is an advanced option trade and generally not suitable for beginners, but it can have its place within an option portfolio.
The smart money is preparing for a breakdown in small-cap stocks.
A simple scan of Barchart screeners has helped unearth a couple of interesting options spreads with unusual activity in Electronic Arts and Marvell Technology.
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Defense stocks like RTX Corp, parent of Raytheon, Collins, and Pratt & Whitney, look attractive to value buyers. Short sellers are selling out-of-the-money RTX puts and calls, as they have high premiums....
Although ServiceNow has struggled badly over the past several months, NOW stock finally looks credible.
With markets in crisis, it’s a good time to check in on our bear put spread screener.
Covered calls at the $200 strike for Chevron stock, 5.3% higher, yields 2.1% in one month. Moreover, the 10% higher CVX call strike price yields 1.0% over one month. It may make sense for investors to...
While there’s no crystal ball for the equities market, Barchart Premier offers the next best thing with analytics covering the footprints of smart money and dealer hedging activities.
Stock selection is critical for options income strategies. This article highlights two stocks — MGM Resorts International and Southwest Airlines — and explains why their recent price action may create...
Many investors view a rising VIX as a warning sign for the market. Options income traders often see it differently. Higher volatility increases option premiums and can improve the economics of selling...