ADVANCED OPTIONS STRATEGIES

3 Rules for Long-Term Profits

Keith Fitz-Gerald has a winning formula that will help traders get the profits they desire.
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5 Reasons the $700 Billion Banking Bailout Will Bring $250 Oil

One unintended consequence of the banking bailout plan may be the catalyst for a 'crude' reality none of us want to see.
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How I Would've Handled the Bailout Fiasco

Here's another plan that's better than the one Paulson dropped on the steps of Capitol Hill.
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Where Has All the Money Gone?

With money market accounts losing funds at such a rapid rate, U.S. corporations are finding it increasingly difficult to fund their short-term capital needs.
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Using Credit-Default Swaps in Your Options Trading

Just like you can use put options to 'insure' your portfolio, credit-default swaps also fall under the 'derivatives' umbrella. Learn more about the CDS market here.
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No Paulson Plan, but it's Still $700 Billion to You and Me

While Congress and the president wrestle over a Wall Street bailout, the pain will eventually reach Main Street.
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Sam Collins

Bears Hitting Below the Belt

The average bear market decline is just above 30%, yet the DJI is down almost 40% from its high, the SPX is off 37% and the NASD is down 42.5%.

Profit from Panic: UltraShort Dow 30 ETF

With panic selling driving prices of the Dow lower, the speculative DXD could run to more than $100.

Does Capitulation Mean a Bottom?

I believe that we are in a final capitulation sell-off, but are we at a bottom?

A Soft Spot for Microsoft

Savvy long-term investors may want to add MSFT to their portfolios now.

Coming Right Up!

Expect a sharp upside rally very soon and use it to lighten up on holdings that you don't intend to own long term.