Price action and volatility trends may be suggesting it is time to adjust volatility exposure.

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Interest in volatility products continues to grow despite low levels in the VIX.

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Here in front of Feb. 23 earnings, we want to gain bullish exposure to Vale by 鈥渟elling to open鈥� the VALE March 26 Puts.

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Despite January’s rally in the S&P 500 (^SPX), there are still plenty of reasons to continue gaining exposure to quality U.S. stocks, such as Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO). The Fed’s easy-money policies will continue to keep the company’s borrowing costs low, and corporate profits should continue to exceed expectations. Furthermore, while Europe is by no means…

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The Fed鈥檚 move to push out low rates into 2014 will drive investors into more-risky capital allocations.

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The euro-zone crisis continues to take a toll on its member countries ... and the currency itself.

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Someone apparently is expecting a major move in the VIX or at least a major volatility pop in the VIX options.

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Looking at the current historical volatility measures, the comparisons would indicate that the VIX has more room to drop.

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Keep your resolution for a prosperous new year with these four option trades in AT&T, AOL, CNOOC Ltd. and Western Digital.

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Economic growth in 2012 will be minimal in the United States, non-existent in Europe and slowing in China, from the looks of current data. However, one place we see a big potential for growth is Brazil, whose underlying fundamentals are among the world’s strongest. Brazil’s rapidly emerging middle class is the engine driving growth in…

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In today鈥檚 uncertain market, there is one certainty 鈥� Americans will generate lots of garbage in 2012.

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Bonds dropped in an up market, putting TLT options in a sweet spot to profit

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It is time to begin thinking like a contrarian and get positioned to profit from a market recovery.

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The euro just hit a two-month low against the dollar as its debt crisis deepens.

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Not only it is difficult for IBM to lose existing customers, there is also room for growth in emerging economies.

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We like to use put/call ratios as a contrarian indicator, and the extreme lows imply a short-term floor.

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The Jan 40 Calls are trading at a 47.5% implied volatility, which means that there are juicy premiums to be had by selling them.

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Even if you don鈥檛 have an appetite for risk, you can still satisfy your hunger for short-term returns in the options market.

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The "other white meat" could bust out in 2012. Here's a solid options play on America's largest pork producer.

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Instead of pinpointing one oil services company, we are targeting the Oil Services ETF for instant gains.

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It's a good time to take advantage of volatility by owning the stock and selling call options against it for instant income.

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An options trade on Visa (NYSE:V) Weekly options offers quick profits and known risk.

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A two-sided trade offers a virtually free way to profit from a rise in the United States Natural Gas Fund.

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Trade a covered call option on the PowerShares DB Agriculture ETF (NYSE: DBA).

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A covered call option trade in best in class JPMorgan Chase profits as stock holds steady.

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An option spread on Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) collects premium and sees the stock ring after its earnings news.

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Put option spread in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) lowers possible stock purchase price.

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This option trade in Silver Wheaton (NYSE: SLW) offers low risk and a respectable return.

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Sell a covered call against the IShares Silver Trust (NYSE: SLV) to generate premium and lower break even costs.

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Earn premium with a Weekly option on Visa (NYSE: V) while waiting for the stock to drop lower.

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A call spread on Exxon Mobil -- heading into its quarterly earnings -- shows promise.

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A covered call options trade on Target (NYSE: TGT) is a defensive play that could pay off.

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Buy a call option of the Utilities SPDR (NYSE: XLU) to play a safe sector in a tough market.

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A Weekly option trade on Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) profits from a sell off in the stock.

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A covered call option on the iShares Silver ETF (NYSE: SLV) earns premium and lowers the break even price.

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A covered call options trade on the 蜜桃传媒 Vectors Agribusiness ETF (NYSE: MOO) provides returns and limited risk.

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Invest in a rising Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) with a Weekly option trade.

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The strength of Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM) offers a profitable buy-write options trade.

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A call options spread can profit on solid Corn Products Intl. (NYSE: CPO).

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Hess Corp. (NYSE: HES) is a reliable and attractive stock for a covered call option strategy.

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A call spread on JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM) is a cautious play in a fragile market.

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A covered call options trade in Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) profits if the stock stops dropping.

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A put option spread on the Utilities Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLU) offers a quick credit before June expiration.

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The Weekly option on 蜜桃传媒 Vectors Gold Miners ETF Trust (NYSE: GDX) could move significantly.

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An option spread on Foster Wheeler (NASDAQ: FWLT) offers limited risk but decent rewards.

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A put option spread on home builder Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL) counts on the stock remaining near current levels.

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Bears have dumped on Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM). Buy call options before it rallies due to strong earnings.

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Weekly options on the Energy Select SPDR (NYSE: XLE) offer a short-term bet that oil will rise.

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An options strangle in Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) counts on the stock moving large due to today鈥檚 earnings release.

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An options trade on Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST) profits with a strong earnings report.

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