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The Longs and Shorts of Yahoo’s Alibaba Deal

The sentiment for Yahoo is exceedingly different depending on how far you're looking out. Use these two options plays for both the short and long term. More 

Rise Above the Chop With Credit Spreads

Credit spreads let you establish a semi-directional bet that gives the market a wide berth to flop around. More 

Options: Gamma Risk Visualized

Gamma grows as expiration approaches, so exiting a bit early may appeal to those with a lower risk appetite. More 

Trading the Golden Coil with Straddles

A straddle trade benefits from increased volatility or a sharp move, both of which seem increasingly likely from gold. More 

3 Ways to Play Gaming Sector Earnings

Three options trading ideas to consider as earnings season ramps up for the gaming sector. More 

Is it Time to Buy Chesapeake Energy?

Option strategies to consider if Chesapeake Energy (CHK) has reached a bottom. More 

3 Option Strategies for Dow Earnings

Reviewing the backdrop of Dow industrial stocks (and considering potential options strategies) ahead of their earnings reports. More