What are LEAPS Options?
Many investors are familiar with the term stock options, but relatively few understand what they are and how they work. Stock options are simply contracts that give buyers the right, ...
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What are LEAPS Options?Many investors are familiar with the term stock options, but relatively few understand...
Create a LEAPS PortfolioLong-term equity anticipation securities – or LEAPS – are long-term options that...
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Using LEAPS StraddlesMany options traders use straddles in order to take advantage of stocks that are...
Recouping Losses with the Repair StrategyMany investors have purchased a stock, based on solid fundamental and technical research,...
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Retail Stocks Are on SaleThe loss of 2.6 million jobs and declining home and retirement fund values have squeezed consumer spending. Retail sales dropped for the sixth consecutive month as consumers cut spending to save for the future, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. The decline is the longest since comparable records began in 1992 and there is still no end in sight... Read More
Three Great Covered Call OpportunitiesWriting a covered call is one of the most common options strategies for long-term investors. Investors can make a profit by simply agreeing to sell shares at a certain price within a certain number of days. The profitability of covered call trades are measured by the return on investment – that is, the call option’s premium divided by the stock’s... Read More
Four Stocks to Teach the Markets a LessonWhat happens when no more jobs are available? For many Americans, it’s the perfect time to go back to school. That means Apollo Group [[APOL]], DeVry [[DV]], Corinthian Colleges [[COCO]], Career Education [[CECO]] and other educational providers could benefit despite the global economic crisis. So, what’s the best way to play these trends and profit... Read More
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