Options Alerts

Preparing for Options Expiration

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:41 GMT

As this is also the week before Thanksgiving, many market players will likely be looking to square their positions.

Making an Exit

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:08 GMT

With options expiration coming up next week, it's time to close a portion of this model portfolio position.

Adjusting a Position

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00 GMT

Rolling out a portion of our holding in this brokerage name as the stock's prospects remain attractive.

Look for Air Pockets in This Market

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:51 GMT

Last week's action validated the importance of selling into rising volatility, and this trend will likely continue.

Rolling Out a Spread

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:06 GMT

We are trading one position for another as the bull case for this logistics services provider still holds up.

Taking Flight With an Iron Condor

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:08 GMT

Establishing a new position in this diversified oil name, whose shares have been range-bound of late.

Implied Volatility on the Rise

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:24 GMT

If the market continues to slide this week, we will be looking to put capital to work in bull call spreads.

Establishing a Call Spread

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:38 GMT

Finding opportunity in a stock that appears to have limited downside.

Earnings Results Dominate Action

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:17 GMT

Various economic data releases scheduled for this week may also affect the market's movements.

Prepare for Some Pullbacks

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:30 GMT

Earnings news combined with the currently low level of the VIX could bring the market down for a few days this week.

Making an Exit

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:35 GMT

With options expiration coming up, this is a good time to close out a portion of our position in this name.

Setting Up an Earnings Play

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:11 GMT

With this broker set to report its numbers soon, we are planning to initiate a position in order to reap potential upside.

Plans for a Call Spread

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:09 GMT

This publishing company has been out of favor due to the fear of lawsuits against its bond rating business.

Looking for More Upside

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:20 GMT

The combination of options expiration week and positive earnings announcements could spark the market.

Rolling Out a Spread

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:13 GMT

With options expiration coming up next week, we are making some adjustments to our position in this fertilizer name.

Earnings Season Draws Nigh

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:34 GMT

Few economic data distractions this week should allow investors to focus on the upcoming barrage of reports.

Documenting a New Play

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:41 GMT

Looking to establish a put spread in this copier company, given our belief that the recent selloff in the stock is overdone.

Preparing for Earnings Season

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:06 GMT

Plus, end-of-month and end-of-quarter action as well as the September jobs report will likely move the market this week.

Taking Profits

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:24 GMT

These two put spreads have very little premium left in them at this point, so it's time to make some moves.

Applying for a New Play

twocents@thestreet.com (Jud Pyle ) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:02 GMT

This online employment solutions company should benefit when the economy and new job opportunities rebound.