Thursday June 20th, 2013
The Big Idea
Chase and Lose the Edge
Skip Raschke | June 20, 2013 6:59 AM ET
Chasing a trade is never pleasant and should not be so. Here is how to avoid it.
Around the Markets
  • Skip's Options Profits Mailbag
  • Quick Take: Interview With Perry Ellis CEO
  • REPLAY LINK: Summer Trades

Hot Topics
Jared Woodard Analysis: "Low Volatility" Losing Its Edge?
June 20, 2013 7:57 AM ET
Investor preferences have shifted away from low volatility stocks and toward high beta names.
Phil McDonnell Trade: DLTR
June 20, 2013 7:22 AM ET
When I can identify a good value stock that is gaining momentum, I like to sell a put on it.
John Carter Trade: USO
June 20, 2013 7:18 AM ET
In this Hot Topic we update PCLN after Wednesday's decline, the plan for FXE and a new long term play in USO.
Lindsey and Mark Tag Team Trade: XRX
June 19, 2013 2:02 PM ET
Xerox has seen solid momentum lately, which has been supported by management's strategic moves. This is how we would trade it.
Henry Schwartz Trade: PBR
June 19, 2013 10:32 AM ET
A large three-way options play seems to be expressing confidence in PBR for the next four-and-a-half weeks.
Futures Opening Print
June 19, 2013 9:12 AM ET
We remain cautious ahead of the Fed.
Phil McDonnell Analysis: Hindenburg Omen
June 19, 2013 8:43 AM ET
It may not predict a crash, but it does predict a time of slightly less than robust returns.
John Carter Trade: PCLN
June 19, 2013 7:33 AM ET
Given that we manage trades from a swing perspective we could either sit on the sidelines today, or we could place limit orders at key levels and see if we can get a nice entry on any panic flush.
Jared Woodard Analysis: IYR
June 19, 2013 7:23 AM ET
Market conviction about a looming rates-up world coincided with a major selloff in real estate stocks. We review our positions in IYR.
Mid-Week Musings: Hat Racks Extant
June 19, 2013 7:13 AM ET
Many are questioning the valuation of the stock market, and rightly so.
Mark Sebastian Trade: AMZN
June 18, 2013 3:35 PM ET
This trade is probably a little riskier than normal, but I think AMZN is really over extended.
Andrew Keene Trade: UPL
June 18, 2013 12:27 PM ET
Ultra Petroleum has a number of catalysts to keep the current uptrend in tact. We have put a long trade on the stock.
Our Trades

In order to view the OptionsProfits trades, you need to be a subscriber Log in here or,

Why not try OptionsProfits
FREE for 14 days?

With OptionsProfits you'll get:

  • At least 10 timely, actionable trading opportunities each week designed to make you profits
  • Detailed strategies that range from new trade ideas to fast-breaking trade updates to must-know market news, trends and developments
  • Cutting-edge trading tools from top industry professionals that can greatly heighten your options skills and hands-on expertise
  • Valuable educational videos and real-time, interactive options coaching

Most Commented
Events
June 17, 2013 7:07 AM ET
This weekly chat forum is for all of the contributors and readers. Please use it for general questions and off-topic conversation.
June 10, 2013 7:42 AM ET
This weekly chat forum is for all of the contributors and readers. Please use it for general questions and off-topic conversation.
June 3, 2013 8:47 AM ET
This weekly chat forum is for all of the contributors and readers. Please use it for general questions and off-topic conversation.