Articles by Steve Claussen

Large-Scale Put Sale in Walgreen Company (NYSE:WAG)

9/20/2010, 3:06 pm from Steve Claussen in Investing, Options, Stocks

It appears that an institutional options trader has placed a limited-bullish bet on shares of Walgreen Company (NYSE: WAG ) today. The trading weapon of choice is front-month, out-of-the-money... Read >>

A moderately bullish play in Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS)

9/15/2010, 4:33 pm from Steve Claussen in Investing, Options, Stocks

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS ) shares are modestly lower today – off 20 cents to $31.54 – to underperform the broader market.  One investor seems to be  jumping on this pullback and... Read >>

Buying (and more buying) in Chubb (NYSE:CB) options

9/14/2010, 10:09 am from Steve Claussen in Investing, Options, Stocks

Chubb (NYSE: CB ) is a U.S.-based insurance company offering both commercial and personal services. News has been sparse on the firm since its July 22 positive earnings surprise. The stock... Read >>

Hedging Broad-Market Moves With Ratio Spreads in the Spiders

9/10/2010, 11:58 am from Steve Claussen in Investing, Options, ETFs

Most investors have a long bias to their trading.  They likely research fundamentals of a company, read analysts' opinions, check on the technicals, and attempt to find quality companies in... Read >>

Bullish options strategy in Ford Motor (NYSE:F)

9/9/2010, 6:08 pm from Steve Claussen in Investing, Options

Ford Motor (NYSE: F ) shares are drifting lower along with the broader market today, down nearly 1.2% to $11.93, breaching the 12 strike. Perhaps seeing this is a buying opportunity, a... Read >>