More aggressive investors may want to consider buying a LEAP, or long-term call option, on IBM that expires in January of 2020. Read More
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MPC October $82.50 covered call expired worthless, resulting in a -4.1% loss for 79 days of exposure. MPC October $75 naked put was assigned, resulting in a 1.0% profit for 79 days of exposure. In both cases, selling options increased the stock owner's wealth compared to stand-alone stock ownership. Read More
With Merck trading for $70/share, I’m changing the buy/sell/hold designation from BUY to HOLD. Read More
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Don’t underestimate the appeal of certificates of deposit. Read More
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Here’s why you shouldn’t get emotionally attached to a stock. Read More
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A precious metals and mining fund in the Fund Portfolio gets restructured and adopts a new name. Read More
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We’re adding diversified tobacco stock Altria to the portfolio. Read More
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Even amid rising interest rates, our portfolio has fulfilled its mission. Read More
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A good short-term trading system can lead to huge profits. Read More
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Margin compression puts the squeeze on WDC’s share price. Read More