Articles by OptionsANIMAL
Learn How Placing a Small Hedge Can Pacify Your Seemingly Irrational Worries
2/7/2013, 11:03 am from OptionsANIMAL in Investing, Options, ETFs, Investing Ideas
By Greg Jensen Sometimes, you look at a particular market and it just feels like something is going to happen. Feelings and emotions are generally a terrible basis from which to trade and... Read >>
We're all Fed Watchers Now
2/1/2013, 11:17 am from OptionsANIMAL in Investing, Economy, ETFs, Investing Ideas
By Greg Jensen There seems to be two distinct opinions of Ben Bernanke. He is either a hero who saved America’s economy, or he is a reckless man, playing fast and loose with our economic future.... Read >>
Apple (AAPL): An Opportunity to Try Something Different
1/25/2013, 11:20 am from OptionsANIMAL in Investing, Stocks, Earnings, Technology
Two days ago, Apple ( AAPL ) announced Q4 earnings for 2012 that represented the largest quarterly profit for a non-oil company in the history of mankind. Sales were so strong that the company... Read >>
Verizon (VZ): Weak Reception, But the Long-Range Symbol is Strong
1/22/2013, 2:36 pm from OptionsANIMAL in News Headlines, Earnings, Business, Options
By Greg Jensen Verizon ( VZ ) announced disappointing numbers this morning before the opening bell. After stripping out charges and one-time items, they posted adjusted Earnings per Share (EPS)... Read >>
Should You Sell Dell Now?
1/16/2013, 10:09 am from OptionsANIMAL in Investing, Stocks, Business, Technology
By Greg Jensen The market has been all worked up about reports that Dell ( DELL ) may be taken private. The stock jumped on the news (or is it rumor?) but is retracing a little from highs as I... Read >>
Facebook is Soaring: Is Now the Time to Sell?
1/11/2013, 10:37 am from OptionsANIMAL in Investing, Stocks, Investing Ideas, Technology
By Greg Jensen Back on August 31st I suggested a trade based on clues from the options market. I am not one to brag, but if you did buy Facebook ( FB ) at around $19.00 as suggested, you are... Read >>
Gold is Approaching Pivotal Levels: How Options Traders Can Profit
1/8/2013, 12:54 pm from OptionsANIMAL in Investing, Options, Earnings, ETFs
By Greg Jensen For most traders and investors, earnings season brings a focus on U.S. equities, often to the exclusion of all else. This is understandable. Stock prices are, after all, supposed... Read >>
Investors: Beware of Trendy Stock
1/4/2013, 12:19 pm from OptionsANIMAL in Investing, Options, Stocks, Technology
Most of us are aware that teenagers are fickle beasts. The trials of Skullcandy ( SKUL ) should not, therefore come as a surprise. Like anybody who follows the market, I am constantly on the... Read >>
How to Use Options in an Uncertain Market
12/21/2012, 3:42 pm from OptionsANIMAL in Investing, Options, Economy, Stocks
By Kevin Hurley What Happened to Our Santa Claus Rally? History tells us we should be seeing a “Christmas Rally” gain. Historically from November 28th until January 4th, we should see an... Read >>
Intel (INTC): Options Indicate a Lack of Confidence
12/19/2012, 3:17 pm from OptionsANIMAL in Investing, Options, Stocks, Technology
By Greg Jensen A while ago, I wrote about how the options market can sometimes give clues as to the equity market. The conclusion from that piece was that Facebook ( FB ) was cheap at around... Read >>