VIX Remains Near Lows
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degree of risk, Brocade Communications
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PowerRating), on the
And Handle Patterns List, may present an opportunity for
covered calls. You can buy the stock for 144 15/16, and you
can sell the July 155 calls for 13. This represents
approximately a 16% return (more than 160% annualized, based
on 33 days until expiration) should the stock be called
away.
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Biotech
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PowerRating), mentioned recently, began rallying out of
its first consolidation since its strong rally from lows.
Look for buying opportunities in calls and call spreads
here.
Telecom
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PowerRating) is in its first pullback since its meltup
from lows. Look for buying opportunities in calls and call
spreads here.
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On
the short side, banks
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through from Thursday’s debacle. Look for buying
opportunities in puts and put spreads here.
Continuing
on the short side, retail
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PowerRating) appears to be
stalling out after rallying from lows. This suggests that
its choppy downtrend remains intact. Look for buying
opportunities in puts and put spreads here.
For
the OEX trader, once again, the VIX remains at relatively
low levels. Continue to look for a buying opportunity in
puts and put spreads.
Best
of luck with your trading on Monday!
P.S. Reminder:
Protective stops on every trade!