07/11/26 14:14:04 Barchart.com Options-News News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3238935/market-capitalization-an-overlooked-edge-for-option-sellers Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:14:04 +0000 Not all option-selling candidates are created equal. Discover how market capitalization affects option liquidity, stock stability, and premium consistency, and why it's one of seven objective metrics used to identify higher-quality trading opportunities. Black-white bull vs bear_Image by a1vector via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3238935/market-capitalization-an-overlooked-edge-for-option-sellers Darren Carlat https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3228197/unusual-options-activity-in-this-1-stock-highlights-a-bet-on-big-volatility-with-capped-downside-and-unlimited-upside Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:40:09 +0000 Among QXO’s unusual options activity yesterday was a call ratio backspread that netted some trader/investor a $468,000 credit by betting on either minimal movement or a sharp rally. It’s an advanced bet that could pay big dividends. Words options trading written on a book by Vitalii Vodolazskyi via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3228197/unusual-options-activity-in-this-1-stock-highlights-a-bet-on-big-volatility-with-capped-downside-and-unlimited-upside Will Ashworth https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3223996/eqt-stock-is-near-a-trough-attracting-value-investors-ahead-of-earnings Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0000 Natural gas producer EQT Corp has had a rough 3 months, as analysts project significantly lower Q2 revenue. But EQT stock is at a 6-month low, attracting value investors, including those shorting 1-month puts. EQT Corporation on screen in front of web page By Timon https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3223996/eqt-stock-is-near-a-trough-attracting-value-investors-ahead-of-earnings Mark R. Hake, CFA https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3209962/occidental-petroleum-stocks-unusual-options-activity-signals-bullish-bets-amid-oil-rally Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:30:02 +0000 OXY options volume surged by 5.4x the average yesterday, with a 0.07 put/call ratio signaling heavy bullishness. Six unusually active July 17 contracts suggest several options strategies are available to make money. Options button on browser by Pashalgnatov via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3209962/occidental-petroleum-stocks-unusual-options-activity-signals-bullish-bets-amid-oil-rally Will Ashworth https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3206348/with-iran-tensions-heating-up-again-chevron-stock-looks-enticing Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:05:51 +0000 A fracturing peace deal places the spotlight on the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting a cynical play on CVX stock. Chevron Corp_ gas station- by MattGush via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3206348/with-iran-tensions-heating-up-again-chevron-stock-looks-enticing Josh Enomoto https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3201223/3-options-strategies-for-netflix-earnings-next-week Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:02 +0000 Netflix (NFLX) is due to report earnings next Thursday after the closing bell. Today, we will analyze three different ideas - a Short Iron Condor, a Bull Put Spread and a Butterfly Spread Netflix open on tablet by rswebsols via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3201223/3-options-strategies-for-netflix-earnings-next-week Gavin McMaster https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3199473/spacex-stock-dropped-34-from-its-high-this-trade-pays-you-to-bet-it-stays-there Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:08:42 +0000 Learn how a bear call spread could help traders profit if SpaceX stays below key levels as IPO hype cools and volatility falls. Sell Button by Sinart Creative via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3199473/spacex-stock-dropped-34-from-its-high-this-trade-pays-you-to-bet-it-stays-there Rick Orford https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3193215/stop-wasting-time-here-s-the-workflow-to-find-trades-before-everyone-else Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:11:14 +0000 Learn how Barchart tools and screeners can give you an edge in the market. Financial Data by Mer_Studio via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3193215/stop-wasting-time-here-s-the-workflow-to-find-trades-before-everyone-else Barchart Insights https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3190710/1-smart-way-to-keep-95-of-your-capital-without-giving-up-long-term-growth Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:58:36 +0000 Identifying and managing risk is an important but tricky part of being a savvy investor. Here's one way to manage risk without giving up too much of your long-term gains. Image by NicoElNino via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3190710/1-smart-way-to-keep-95-of-your-capital-without-giving-up-long-term-growth Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3190290/1-smart-way-to-keep-95-of-your-capital-without-giving-up-long-term-growth Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:23:46 +0000 Identifying and managing risk is an important but tricky part of being a savvy investor. Here's one way to manage risk without giving up too much of your long-term gains. Image by NicoElNino via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3190290/1-smart-way-to-keep-95-of-your-capital-without-giving-up-long-term-growth Wajeeh Khan https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3189611/spacex-has-massive-multiyear-put-options-volume-as-spcx-falls-below-ipo-price Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:30:02 +0000 SpaceX stock has fallen below its $150 IPO price, but institutional investors likely sold a massive volume of SPCX put options at $80.00. That is $75 below its price today, expiring almost 2.5 years from now. A close-up of a SpaceX sign by Sundry Photography via Adobe Stock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3189611/spacex-has-massive-multiyear-put-options-volume-as-spcx-falls-below-ipo-price Mark R. Hake, CFA https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3185612/vertiv-stock-just-flashed-an-exhaustion-signal-exploit-it-here-for-profits Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:53:46 +0000 With VRT stock suffering an extended period of underperformance, market psychology could be pointing to a reactive upside move. Futures Options Swaps by Pavel Ignatov via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3185612/vertiv-stock-just-flashed-an-exhaustion-signal-exploit-it-here-for-profits Josh Enomoto https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3180672/3-calendar-spread-trade-ideas-for-this-wednesday Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:00:02 +0000 Calendar spreads are an option trade that involves selling a short-term option and buying a longer-term option with the same strike. Page of newspaper with words options trading by Vitalii Vodolazskyi via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3180672/3-calendar-spread-trade-ideas-for-this-wednesday Gavin McMaster https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3168155/unusual-put-option-activity-in-johnson-johnson-after-jnj-stock-s-recent-runup Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:30:53 +0000 Today, there has been large and unusual put option activity in Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) after the stock's recent rise. The puts are out-of-the-money (OTM), implying that some investors believe JNJ could tank. Johnson & Johnson location sign-by JHVEPhoto via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3168155/unusual-put-option-activity-in-johnson-johnson-after-jnj-stock-s-recent-runup Mark R. Hake, CFA https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3165028/spacex-stock-may-suddenly-seem-boring-but-dont-miss-this-chance-to-make-a-low-risk-high-reward-option-trade Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:30:02 +0000 SpaceX (SPCX) was essentially hyped up as the IPO to end all IPOs. With OpenAI pushing its public debut back to 2027 and uncertainty swirling around how sustainable AI spending will be, it may very well be. SpaceX launch and landing control by JHVEPhoto via Adobe Stock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3165028/spacex-stock-may-suddenly-seem-boring-but-dont-miss-this-chance-to-make-a-low-risk-high-reward-option-trade Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3164288/heres-why-nextera-energy-stock-might-be-a-great-options-trade-hiding-in-plain-sight Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:54:51 +0000 Thanks to a certain level of stationarity in the overriding business ecosystem, NEE stock may be a quant trader’s dream. Power pylons in blue sky by zhu difeng via Adobe Stock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3164288/heres-why-nextera-energy-stock-might-be-a-great-options-trade-hiding-in-plain-sight Josh Enomoto https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3162707/micron-forecasts-are-higher-but-mu-stock-is-off-its-peak-and-2-week-puts-yield-5-8 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0000 Analysts continue to raise their annual Micron revenue forecasts for Aug. 2027 as well as price targets. But MU stock is off its peak. One play is to short out-of-the-money puts. Two-week OTM puts now yield 5.8%. Micron Technology Inc_ logo on building-by vzphotos vis iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3162707/micron-forecasts-are-higher-but-mu-stock-is-off-its-peak-and-2-week-puts-yield-5-8 Mark R. Hake, CFA https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3158276/amazon-ratio-spread-targets-a-profit-zone-between-210-and-230 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:02 +0000 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. Image by Perfect Wave via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3158276/amazon-ratio-spread-targets-a-profit-zone-between-210-and-230 Gavin McMaster https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3146163/skyworks-solutions-has-unusual-put-options-volume-today-a-short-put-play Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:30:02 +0000 Skyworks Solutions is seeing unusually high put option volume today, as reported by Barchart. This could provide a unique short-put play for value investors in this analog semiconductor stock. Semiconductor by Sach336699 via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3146163/skyworks-solutions-has-unusual-put-options-volume-today-a-short-put-play Mark R. Hake, CFA https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3141777/has-the-bond-market-missed-the-oil-collapse-the-case-for-lower-treasury-yields-into-early-september Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:03 +0000 Crude oil has fallen back into the $60-$70 range, inflation fears are fading, and traders are pricing in a less restrictive Fed. Could Treasury yields be the next market to catch up? We break down the fundamentals, seasonals, and technicals, pointing toward lower yields into early September. Financial paperwork via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3141777/has-the-bond-market-missed-the-oil-collapse-the-case-for-lower-treasury-yields-into-early-september Don Dawson