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July Starts with a Bang as Tech Breaks Out
Stocks are beginning the second half with a bang, led by the key technology sector.
Bullish Option Strategy: Call Spread
Traders buy a call option near the money and sell another at a higher strike. This strategy can leverage a price increase with limited capital at risk. Learn more
Bullish Option Strategy: Long Calls
Traders buy a single call option on a stock or ETF. This strategy can benefit from a price increase while risking more capital than a spread. Learn more
Bullish Option Strategy: Put Credit Spread
Traders sell a put option near the money and buy another at a lower strike. This strategy generates a credit, while limiting potential losses if prices decline. Learn more
Bearish Option Strategy: Call Credit Spread
Traders sell a call option near the money and buy another at a higher strike. This strategy generates a credit, while limiting potential losses if prices increase. Learn more
Placing Breakout Trades Using Chart Trading
https://player.vimeo.com/video/404724423?dnt=1&app_id=122963 When it comes to breakout trading, timing and preparation are everything. TradeStation’s Chart Trading feature can help make it simpler to plan and execute breakout strategies—directly from your...
Options Alert: Call Volume Spikes in United Airlines
United Airlines hit turbulence as geopolitical tensions rose this month, but options traders could be staying on board.
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From Terror to Bliss: A 6-Month Rollercoaster Ends
Stocks have ended a dramatic and emotional first half of the year, with emotions ranging from terror to bliss.
Options Alert: Calls Surge in Flying Taxi Stock
Joby Aviation has jumped on a stream of positive headlines, and options traders are looking for more upside in the flying-taxi innovator. This unusual activity was detected yesterday in the company, which is developing battery-powered aircraft for an app-based...
Stocks Get Stuck as Trade Worries Return
Stocks might be stuck as trade worries return and earnings season ends.
Super Micro Options: Do Traders See a Downtrend?
Super Micro Computer was an early leader in the AI boom, and options traders are active as it trends lower. This large transaction was detected yesterday in the maker of machine-learning servers: 20,000 23-May 56 calls traded for $0.01. 20,000 23-May 49 calls traded...
This New S&P 500 Member Leading in 2025. Why?
Palantir Technologies has been soaring as investors come to appreciate its fast-growing data-crunching software products.