Marco Hickey

4 Earnings Season Option Strategies

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On Nov 07 02:00 PM TCK wrote:

> " even on eBay (EBAY), which sold off nearly 10% after earnings.
> I was able to purchase back the put options (closed the position)
> for a $4 per contract gain the following day. "
>
>
> After looking at the the option prices, presuming this means the
> profit was .04 per contract before commissions ?

4 Earnings Season Option Strategies

Yes, I took a quick beating on BIDU as it opened below my target price of 360; but just as I close the position on a large pop (as profit taking may occur in the next session(s)), I hold the put on a massive sell off with a stock like Baidu, I really don't mind taking ownership of (as stated in the article, is the key to this strategy), because buyers will most likely take advantage of the "new" lower price (as they did). Baidu is almost 50 points above the strike I sold with less than 2 weeks until expiration (not to mention the high theta just eating the premium away), and the position is currently resulting in a gain as of Friday's close. As stated in the post, these are all stocks I don't mind owning going forward, and if they get PUT to me, I'll take the stock at expiration and start cost averaging down by writing covered calls on them. Thanks for the comment.


On Nov 07 12:53 PM User 447425 wrote:

> You did not mention how thay BIDU earning strategy worked out for
> you?

Baidu and Perfect World: Two Trading Ideas

It should have been Monday October 26, as Baidu reports after the bell today. Sorry for any confusion.

An Earnings Season Options Strategy

I am quite happy I opened this position! Apple just killed the expectations! Will certainly be happy tomorrow! Another positive for me is that it is bringing shares of Google up to a new 52-week high after hours!

Baidu and Perfect World: Two Trading Ideas

Sold the 40 puts yesterday on PWRD for $150 per contract and just closed the position for $20 per contract.

Breakout Stocks to Watch This Week

This TIF strategy is really paying off!!

50 Four-Day September Expiration Option Ideas

Calculations are based on prices as of market close Monday September 14.


On Sep 15 09:42 PM S2009 wrote:

> The table is incomplete, no price at the time of publication or no
> bid/ask for options. So if you do not see this table exactly at
> the moment of publication (which is not shown, is it Sep 2009 or
> Jan 2007 - nobody knows) it is basically useless.

Friday's Options Recap

I thought it was unusual to see the Regions Financial (RF) September 5 puts trade amongst the most active, as it would need to lose about 12% over the next 5 trading days (which includes a $0.10 dividend spin out) in order for the bet to pay off. I noticed there was an unusually large amount of straddles opened for the December S&P 500 ETF (SPY) 105 strike.

Today in Commodities: Is 9 Your Lucky Number?

Good article, I am using the UCO and USO for my oil trades and will remain in the call spreads until: (A) I get called out or (B) the dollar starts to get stronger (which I don't see anytime soon). I am also long the GLD LEAP 2011 50's and have been using diagonal call spreads to create income monthly. As of now I have written the September 98, 99, 100, and 101 against my LEAP GLD calls.

Not All Dividend Stocks Are Overvalued

Good information. I like CLX and ABT. Although the dividend has been cut greatly y/y, I still hold Frontline (FRO) for the yield.

Takeover Update: Short Positions on Cadbury and Kraft

Good info to know, thank you.

Using Option Spreads to Capture a Crude Move

Correction: Crude inventories will be released Thursday due to the holiday Monday.

Breakout Stocks to Watch This Week

Thank you Eli.


On Sep 09 08:52 AM Eli Hoffmann wrote:

> ENCO! Great call Marco!

AIG Up 409% and Still Not at Highs for the Year

I purchased some September 30 put contracts while the stock was near $50 a share at noon. I think it is way overbought! Implied Vol on the put side should keep rising meaning even if the stock continues to rise, I may profit from the volatility on the puts... Have an order in to buy them back for $150 per contract (in at $80).

The Next Shoe to Drop in Banking: An Options Strategy

Good thoughts. I have similar strategies and other short option positions on many financials. I am hedging with Citigroup January 2010 5/12.50 Vertical call spreads.