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Seasonality in the S&P 500 can be exploited using this options strategy on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY).
Housing stocks should continue to benefit from lower rates and declining gasoline prices. Here are two ETFs to buy.
Apple stock's implied volatility is reaching new highs, which means savvy traders can profit with covered call options.
Stronger demand for gasoline should finally widen the "gasoline crack," setting up a pair trade in the USO and UGA ETFs.
Declining crude oil prices present an opportunity to trade the USO ETF using these different options strategies.
Declining gasoline prices are boosting sentiment, which should provide a boost to retail and discretionary stocks. Your move: Buy XLY and RTH.
Weakening Japanese growth prospects and an aggressive Bank of Japan should lead to a weaker yen. Here are three ways to play.
Lower fuel prices should keep airlines outperforming railways, which sets up a pair trade on Delta Air Lines (DAL) and Union Pacific (UNP).
The People's Bank of China just announced lower China interest rates. Investors should buy into material ETFs that will ride the lower rates.
Should the bitter weather stick around -- and that seems likelier than not -- natural gas prices and the UNG fund could surge.
Energy stocks are bottoming out, and the ratio between the XLE and the XLU is flashing oversold levels. Use this pair trade to capitalize.
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.
The MACD is a momentum gauge that can help forecast higher prices, and right now it's flashing "buy" for these five blue chips.
This technical indicator is giving off oversold reasons on both large caps (SPY) and small caps (IWM).
A large open interest in January USO puts hints at further acceleration in the decline in crude oil prices.
Favorable forecasts for retail along with positive seasonality bode well for this trio of consumer discretionary stocks.
Here are two ways to trade the financial sector via the XLF right now: one for market bulls, and one for the ... less optimistic.
45-year highs in oil production should reduce volatility, playing to the strengths of this USO options trade.
A rising dollar could stop gold from making its normal seasonal climb. Here's how to play the yellow metal should things go south.
A returning legion of Wall Streeters met with disappointing decisions from the ECB could drive volatility higher next week.
Europe's strongest economy is showing a small limp, but help could be on the way for German stocks and the EWG.
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.
If you're looking to squeeze more dividends out of the income-happy XLU, consider naked puts on the ETF.
The SEC shakes up the money market world in hopes of avoiding another 2008-esque crisis. Here's what you should know.
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.
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.
While international tensions aren't sending crude oil prices soaring, they are bumping up oil volatility. Consider a straddle on USO to profit.
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.
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.
As far as seasonality goes, implied volatility typically climbs in July, which can provide investors with a trading opportunity on VIX products.
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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