Monthly Archives: June 2020
Dollar General (DG) Stands to Benefit from Post Lockdown Sales Boost
This week we are looking at another of the Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 List companies. We use this list in one of our options portfolios to spot outperforming stocks and place option spreads that take advantage of the momentum.
Check out the following two articles which have positive things to say about Dollar General – Top Consumer Staples Stocks for July 2020 and Record Retail Sales Lead Post-Lockdown Recovery: 5 Winners. The first article highlights DG as one of the fastest growing consumer staples stocks based on its earnings per share ratio. The second article discusses why DG is one of five stocks that stands to gain because of lockdown easing measures.
Technicals
There are a number of things that signal strength in DG. The stock was quick to recover from the Coronavirus inspired push lower in March, and it didn’t take long for it to break to a fresh record high. Compare this to the S&P 500 which has yet to fully recover its losses from March. Further, DG has been able to continue the upward momentum since breaking to a record high in April, and dips have been shallow since. There is an upward trend channel that has encompassed price action for nearly three months now and it points to strong support at $186.
DG Chart June 2020
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for DG, consider this trade which is a bet that the stock will continue to advance over the next five weeks, or at least not decline very much.
Buy To Open DG 31JUL20 182.5 Puts (DG200731P182.5)
Sell To Open DG 31JUL20 187.5 Puts (DG200731P187.5) for a credit of $1.78 (selling a vertical)
This price was $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when DG was trading near $189. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will only be $1.30 per spread. Each contract would then yield $176.70 and your broker would charge a $500 maintenance fee, making your investment $323.30 ($500 – $176.70). If DG closes at any price above $187.5 on July 31, both options would expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 55% (627% annualized).
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates June 27, 2020
We have found that the Investor’s Business Daily Top 50 List has been a reliable source of stocks that are likely to move higher in the short run. Recent additions to the list might be particularly good choices for this strategy, and deletions might be good indicators for exiting a position that you might already have on that stock.
As with all investments, you should only make option trades with money that you can truly afford to lose.
Happy trading,
Terry
Netflix is Ready to Break to a Fresh Record High
This week we are looking at another of the Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 List companies. We use this list in one of our options portfolios to spot outperforming stocks and place option spreads that take advantage of the momentum.
Netflix closed the past week out strong and looks ready to continue the upward momentum. Take a look at what the following analysts had to say about the stock – Netflix ‘Impervious’ To Coronavirus, Recession: Imperial Capital and Netflix Stock: An Easy 2x
Technicals
NFLX falls in a group of stocks that were quick to recover from the sell-off earlier in the year.The stock has been consolidating within a range since mid-April but the upward momentum seen over the last week or so, combined with a strong weekly close, tilts the odds towards an upward break, in line with the broader trend. To the downside, $416 is considered to be a major support level and has held the stock higher on a weekly close basis. This same level previously served as resistance, holding NFLX lower in 2018. A break above $455 would signal a bullish continuation that stands to attract more buyers and a potential acceleration in momentum.
NFLX Chart June 2020
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for NFLX, consider this trade which is a bet that the stock will continue to advance over the next five weeks, or at least not decline very much.
Buy To Open NFLX 24JUL20 445 Puts (NFLX200724P445)
Sell To Open NFLX 24JUL20 450 Puts (NFLX200724P450) for a credit of $2.24 (selling a vertical)
This price was $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when NFLX was trading near $453. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will only be $1.30 per spread. Each contract would then yield $222.70 and your broker would charge a $500 maintenance fee, making your investment $277.30 ($500 – $222.70). If NFLX closes at any price above $450 on July 24, both options would expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 80% (913% annualized).
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates June 20, 2020
We have found that the Investor’s Business Daily Top 50 List has been a reliable source of stocks that are likely to move higher in the short run. Recent additions to the list might be particularly good choices for this strategy, and deletions might be good indicators for exiting a position that you might already have on that stock.
As with all investments, you should only make option trades with money that you can truly afford to lose.
Happy trading,
Terry
Consider Kirkland Lake (KL) As Gold Prices Start to Regain Upward Momentum
This week we are looking at another of the Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 List companies. We use this list in one of our options portfolios to spot outperforming stocks and place option spreads that take advantage of the momentum.
With the broader markets paring recent gains it appears to be a good time to be in precious metals and gold related stocks. Check out the following two articles which discuss the upside potential and a recent price upgrade – 3 Gold Stocks to Buy in June and Roth sees gold rallying to $2,200 by 2022, upgrades Kirkland Lake.
Technicals
From a technical perspective, KL has come into some notable support near $36 that buyers have defended thus far. There are a few more layers of support between $34.50 and $35 that originate from a weekly chart and technical traders may look to defend these levels in the event the stock dips a bit further. In addition to the strong downside support, a sharp rise in spot gold in the past week stands to keep related stocks well bid. Also, the popular gold miners ETF (GDX) made a notable bullish breakout last month and the technical outlook suggests this sector could be on the verge of a major bull run.
KL Chart June 2020
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for KL, consider this trade which is a bet that the stock will continue to advance over the next five weeks, or at least not decline very much.
Buy To Open KL 17JUL20 30 Puts (KL200717P30)
Sell To Open KL 17JUL20 35 Puts (KL200717P35) for a credit of $1.33 (selling a vertical)
This price was $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when KL was trading near $37. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will only be $1.30 per spread. Each contract would then yield $131.70 and your broker would charge a $500 maintenance fee, making your investment $368.30 ($500 – $131.70). If KL closes at any price above $35 on July 17, both options would expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 36% (411% annualized).
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates June 13, 2020
We have found that the Investor’s Business Daily Top 50 List has been a reliable source of stocks that are likely to move higher in the short run. Recent additions to the list might be particularly good choices for this strategy, and deletions might be good indicators for exiting a position that you might already have on that stock.
As with all investments, you should only make option trades with money that you can truly afford to lose.
Happy trading,
Terry
Dividend Investors Will Love Alexandria Real Estate (ARE)
This week we are looking at another of the Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 List companies. We use this list in one of our options portfolios to spot outperforming stocks and place option spreads that take advantage of the momentum.
With many tech stocks entering overbought territory, the appeal for REIT stocks is rising. Take a look at what the following two analysts had to say about Alexandria Real Estate – Why Should You Add Alexandria (ARE) Stock to Your Portfolio? and This is Why Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE) is a Great Dividend Stock.
Technicals
The technical outlook for ARE looks promising. The stock has rallied above its 200-day moving average after sellers stepped in to protect a rising trendline that is drawn from the March low. Further, ARE is seen attacking to a resistance level at $158 with strength and is on the verge of a bullish breakout. The moving average and trendline offer strong support for near-term dips.
ARE Chart June 2020
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for ARE, consider this trade which is a bet that the stock will continue to advance over the next six weeks, or at least not decline very much.
Buy To Open ARE 17JUL20 150 Puts (ARE200717P150)
Sell To Open ARE 17JUL20 155 Puts (ARE200717P155) for a credit of $1.43 (selling a vertical)
This price was $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when ARE was trading near $159. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will only be $1.30 per spread. Each contract would then yield $141.70 and your broker would charge a $500 maintenance fee, making your investment $358.30 ($500 – $141.70). If ARE closes at any price above $155 on July 17, both options would expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 40% (374% annualized).
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates June 6, 2020
We have found that the Investor’s Business Daily Top 50 List has been a reliable source of stocks that are likely to move higher in the short run. Recent additions to the list might be particularly good choices for this strategy, and deletions might be good indicators for exiting a position that you might already have on that stock.
As with all investments, you should only make option trades with money that you can truly afford to lose.
Happy trading,
Terry
Zoom Video Communications (ZM) Remains a Top Performer in Today’s Markets
This week we are looking at another of the Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 List companies. We use this list in one of our options portfolios to spot outperforming stocks and place option spreads that take advantage of the momentum.
Zoom Video was criticized a few months back for security and other concerns, but nevertheless, the stock continued higher. It looks even more appealing now as the company continues to gain market share and the prior concerns are no longer weighing on the company’s stock price. Several analysts share the same bullish outlook, here are two of them – Here’s Why Zoom Stock Has Been Soaring — and What to Expect Going Forward and Hedge Funds Have Never Been This Bullish On Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (ZM).
Technicals
From a technical perspective, ZM has been held higher by a rising trendline for most of the year. The stock tested this trendline in the past week and in a matter of days it was on the verge of breaking to an all-time high. The stock has been well bought on dips in general and the momentum is firm to the upside. The $180 level could prove to be a short-term hurdle but there is little reason to believe this stock will not break to all-time highs.
ZM Chart June 2020
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for ZM, consider this trade which is a bet that the stock will continue to advance over the next five weeks, or at least not decline very much.
Buy To Open ZM 10JUL20 177.5 Puts (ZM200710P177.5)
Sell To Open ZM 10JUL20 180 Puts (ZM200710P180) for a credit of $1.33 (selling a vertical)
This price was $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when ZM was trading near $180. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will only be $1.30 per spread. Each contract would then yield $131.70 and your broker would charge a $250 maintenance fee, making your investment $118.30 ($250 – $131.70). If ZM closes at any price above $180 on July 10, both options would expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 111% (1266% annualized).
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates May 30, 2020
We have found that the Investor’s Business Daily Top 50 List has been a reliable source of stocks that are likely to move higher in the short run. Recent additions to the list might be particularly good choices for this strategy, and deletions might be good indicators for exiting a position that you might already have on that stock.
As with all investments, you should only make option trades with money that you can truly afford to lose.
Happy trading,
Terry
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