Seasonality in the S&P 500 can be exploited using this options strategy on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY).

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Housing stocks should continue to benefit from lower rates and declining gasoline prices. Here are two ETFs to buy.

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Apple stock's implied volatility is reaching new highs, which means savvy traders can profit with covered call options.

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Stronger demand for gasoline should finally widen the "gasoline crack," setting up a pair trade in the USO and UGA ETFs.

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Declining crude oil prices present an opportunity to trade the USO ETF using these different options strategies.

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Declining gasoline prices are boosting sentiment, which should provide a boost to retail and discretionary stocks. Your move: Buy XLY and RTH.

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Weakening Japanese growth prospects and an aggressive Bank of Japan should lead to a weaker yen. Here are three ways to play.

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Lower fuel prices should keep airlines outperforming railways, which sets up a pair trade on Delta Air Lines (DAL) and Union Pacific (UNP).

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The People's Bank of China just announced lower China interest rates. Investors should buy into material ETFs that will ride the lower rates.

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Should the bitter weather stick around -- and that seems likelier than not -- natural gas prices and the UNG fund could surge.

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Energy stocks are bottoming out, and the ratio between the XLE and the XLU is flashing oversold levels. Use this pair trade to capitalize.

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If the U.S. dollar continues to bulk up and erode silver prices, this trade on the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) could pay off big-time.

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The MACD is a momentum gauge that can help forecast higher prices, and right now it's flashing "buy" for these five blue chips.

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This technical indicator is giving off oversold reasons on both large caps (SPY) and small caps (IWM).

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A large open interest in January USO puts hints at further acceleration in the decline in crude oil prices.

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Favorable forecasts for retail along with positive seasonality bode well for this trio of consumer discretionary stocks.

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Here are two ways to trade the financial sector via the XLF right now: one for market bulls, and one for the ... less optimistic.

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45-year highs in oil production should reduce volatility, playing to the strengths of this USO options trade.

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A rising dollar could stop gold from making its normal seasonal climb. Here's how to play the yellow metal should things go south.

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A returning legion of Wall Streeters met with disappointing decisions from the ECB could drive volatility higher next week.

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Europe's strongest economy is showing a small limp, but help could be on the way for German stocks and the EWG.

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Despite an iffy geopolitical situation in several parts of the world, volatility is low -- but it won't be for long. This bull put spread on UVXY should pan out once volatility rears its ugly head again.

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If you're looking to squeeze more dividends out of the income-happy XLU, consider naked puts on the ETF.

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The SEC shakes up the money market world in hopes of avoiding another 2008-esque crisis. Here's what you should know.

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Asset allocation is one of the most important tools in the risk management toolbelt. Learn the basics of this strategy, and how it can help your portfolio.

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The put-call ratio can provide insight into how Wall Street views a stock's chances of rising or falling when earnings roll around. Check out these five stocks that options traders appear bullish on.

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While international tensions aren't sending crude oil prices soaring, they are bumping up oil volatility. Consider a straddle on USO to profit.

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Worried that the market can't possibly keep up this rally forever? Options, short selling and ETFs can all help you protect against some of your long positions.

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While some investors might be expecting consumer staples to rebound and become the preferred defensive sector of choice, utilities still look like the top dog.

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As far as seasonality goes, implied volatility typically climbs in July, which can provide investors with a trading opportunity on VIX products.

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Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index recently hit an all-time high, but Canadian stocks still could be poised for outsized returns.

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