PLUG
is a hydrogen fuel cell provider based outside of Albany, NY. The company
reported earnings on Tuesday (June 22) after a delay due to some accounting
issues. While earnings missed the mark, PLUG’s strong current and projected revenue
growth is considered more indicative of the company’s potential. The company
also has a strong cash position on its balance sheet. Wall Street generally
approved of the numbers, as several analysts raised their price targets.
After a 75% plunge from late January through early May, the stock has been on the rebound, gaining more than 70%. The recent strength has caused the 50-day moving average (blue line below) to turn higher for the first time in three months. Also in play is the rising 200-day moving average (red line below), which sits at $32.50. This trade relies on PLUG staying above the $30 level through the end of July, so support at the 200-day is critical.
Plug Chart
If
you agree that PLUG will ride higher along its 200-day moving average, consider
the following trade that relies on the stock remaining above $30 through
expiration in five weeks.
Buy
to Open PLUG 30Jul 27 put (PLUG210730P27)
Sell to Open PLUG 30Jul
30 put (PLUG210730P30) for a credit of $0.95 (selling a vertical)
This
credit is $0.06 less than the mid-point
of the option spread when PLUG was trading just below $32. Unless the stock
rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your
commission on this trade will be only $1.30 per spread. Each spread would then yield $93.70. This
trade reduces your buying power by $300 and makes your net investment $206.30
($300 – $93.70). If PLUG closes above $30
on July 30, both options will expire worthless
and your return on the spread would be 45% ($93.70 / $206.30).
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.
From a technical perspective, MSFT recently posted a bullish breakout above a horizontal resistance level at $225. This same level had capped rallies three times in the fourth quarter of 2020 and is seen as strong support in the event the stock pulls back further from here. There is also support at $231.15 which marks the late August high.
MSFT Chart February 2021
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for MSFT, consider this trade which relies on the stock remaining above $230 through the expiration in five weeks.
Buy To Open MSFT 05MAR21 225 Puts (MSFT210305P225)
Sell To Open MSFT 05MAR21 230 Puts (MSFT210305P230) for a credit of $1.73 (selling a vertical)
This credit is $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when MSFT was trading near $232. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will be only $1.30 per spread. Each spread would then yield $171.70. This reduces your buying power by $500 and makes your investment $328.30 ($500 – $171.70). If MSFT closes at any price above $230 on March 5, both options will expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 52% ($171.70 / $328.30), or 593% annualized.
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates January 30, 2021
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.
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.
The appeal to TMO from the technical side of things is the resurgence of upward momentum since the start of the new year, TMO has broken higher from a flag pattern that had contained it for most of December and it has rallied above a horizontal level near $482. A small dip can’t be ruled out over the short term but the price action seems to suggest that TMO is ready to resume the prior uptrend with an aim for a new all-time high.
TMO Chart January 2021
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for TMO, consider this trade which relies on the stock remaining above $510 through the expiration in five weeks.
Buy To Open TMO 19FEB21 500 Puts (TMO210219P500)
Sell To Open TMO 19FEB21 510 Puts (TMO210219P510) for a credit of $3.78 (selling a vertical)
This credit is $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when TMO was trading near $512. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will be only $1.30 per spread. Each spread would then yield $376.70. This reduces your buying power by $1000 and makes your investment $623.30 ($1000 – $376.70). If TMO closes at any price above $510 on February 19, both options will expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 60% ($376.70 / $623.30), or 684% annualized.
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates January 9, 2021
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.
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.
The upward move from November has resulted in a bullish candlestick pattern on a monthly chart that suggests dips will be bought over the near-term. The stock has pulled back from its multi-year highs but is seen approaching a strong confluence of support. This comes from an intersection of the 50 and 100-Day moving averages, currently around $58.50.
PCRX Chart December 2020
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for PCRX, consider this trade which relies on the stock remaining above the $60 level through the expiration in six weeks.
Buy To Open PCRX 15JAN20 57.5 Puts (PCRX200115P57.5)
Sell To Open PCRX 15JAN20 60 Puts (PCRX200115P60) for a credit of $1.13 (selling a vertical)
This credit is $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when PCRX was trading near $61. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will be only $1.30 per spread. Each spread would then yield $111.70. This reduces your buying power by $250 and makes your investment $138.30 ($250 – $111.70). If PCRX closes at any price above $60 on January 15, both options will expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 81% ($111.70 / $138.30), or 758% annualized.
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates December 5, 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.
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.
The price action points to the same narrative as suggested by the articles mentioned above. There was a large move lower ahead of the election, likely attributed to investors covering their position ahead of the election. But then the rally in the past week catapulted FB to a new 2-month high, signaling a clear shift in sentiment from the earlier uncertainty. Further, FB’s outperformance compared to the broader markets during this time shows that it remains a favorite among investors. Near-term support is seen at $284 as the price point acted as resistance last month. The strong show of buying as of late suggests that near-term dips will be shallow, but if FB dips below $284, further support is seen at the 50-Day moving average. This moving average falls near a rising trendline that originates from a low printed in late June.
FB Chart November 2020
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for FB, consider this trade which relies on the stock remaining above the $292.5 level through the expiration in five weeks.
Buy To Open FB 11DEC20 290 Puts (FB201211P290)
Sell To Open FB 11DEC20 292.5 Puts (FB201211P292.5) for a credit of $1.08 (selling a vertical)
This credit is $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when FB was trading near $293. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will be only $1.30 per spread. Each spread would then yield $106.70. This reduces your buying power by $250 and makes your investment $143.30 ($250 – $106.70). If FB closes at any price above $292.5 on December 11, both options will expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 74% ($106.70 / $143.30), or 844% annualized.
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates November 7, 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.
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.
Back in August, gold-related stocks were in the headlines as many of them were surging with spot gold prices rallying to an all-time high. Often when a certain sector is getting a lot of attention, it’s worthwhile waiting for a pullback which is why it may be worthwhile revisiting FNV which has retreated 16% from its August high. The following article outlines why FNV’s upcoming earnings report could drive its stock price higher – Franco-Nevada (FNV) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week’s Release. Also take a look at this article which discusses FNV’s advantage over its competitors as a result of its unique business model – Franco Nevada Corp (FNV) Has Risen 45% in Last One Year, Outperforms Market.
Technicals
FNV tested its 200-day moving average and the candlestick pattern that has materialized since then signals that a bullish reversal could take place. Looking at the broader picture, while FNV has declined notably from its August high there hasn’t been a lot of momentum in the downward move, especially over the past two months. A triangle pattern has emerged and a break of the upper line of the pattern, roughly around $140, would offer confirmation of a bullish breakout.
FNV Chart November 2020
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for FNV, consider this trade which relies on the stock remaining above the $135 level through the expiration in seven weeks.
Buy To Open FNV 18DEC20 130 Puts (FNV201218P130)
Sell To Open FNV 18DEC20 135 Puts (FNV201218P135) for a credit of $2.08 (selling a vertical)
This credit is $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when FNV was trading near $136.50. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will be only $1.30 per spread. Each spread would then yield $206.70. This reduces your buying power by $500 and makes your investment $293.30 ($500 – $206.70). If FNV closes at any price above $135 on December 18, both options will expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 70% ($206.70 / $293.30), or 544% annualized.
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates October 31, 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.
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.
Horizontal support at $562 is quite important for REGN as it acted as resistance back in 2015 to trigger a major reversal. The level has halted the decline that started over the summer and there are some signs that the upward cycle could continue once again. In addition to the horizontal level, there is a rising trendline in play that originates from the low in early September and the 200-Day moving average is rapidly rising to converge towards the $562 price point.
REGN Chart October 2020
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for REGN, consider this trade which relies on the stock remaining above the $577.5 level through the expiration in five weeks.
Buy To Open REGN 27NOV20 577.5 Puts (REGN201127P577.5)
Sell To Open REGN 27NOV20 580 Puts (REGN201127P580) for a credit of $1.03 (selling a vertical)
This credit is $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when REGN was trading near $580. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will be only $1.30 per spread. Each spread would then yield $101.70. This reduces your buying power by $250 and makes your investment $148.30 ($250 – $101.70). If REGN closes at any price above $580 on November 27, both options will expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 69% ($101.70 / $148.30), or 718% annualized.
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates October 24, 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.
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.
After correcting lower last month, ADBE is starting to once again show signs of upward momentum. The stock has posted a series of higher highs and higher lows over the last four weeks as it oscillates higher in a rising trend channel. Buyers have defended the lower line of the channel as well as dips towards the 20-Day moving average. Further, a break above the $500 level earlier this month is a sign of strength. Strong near-term support is seen in the $492-$500 area.
ADBE Chart October 2020
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for ADBE, consider this trade which relies on the stock remaining above the $500 level through the expiration in five weeks.
Buy To Open ADBE 20NOV20 495 Puts (ADBE201120P495)
Sell To Open ADBE 20NOV20 500 Puts (ADBE201120P500) for a credit of $2.08 (selling a vertical)
This credit is $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when ADBE was trading near $503. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will be only $1.30 per spread. Each spread would then yield $206.70. This reduces your buying power by $500 and makes your investment $293.30 ($500 – $206.70). If ADBE closes at any price above $500 on November 20, both options will expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 70% ($206.70 / $293.30), or 798% annualized.
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates October 17, 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.
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.
From a technical standpoint, LOW has broken higher from an ascending triangle which is a bullish continuation pattern. Support for near-term dips falls at $170.50 which marks the top of the triangle. LOW is up 45% year to date and is one of only a few stocks on the IBD Top 50 list that has broken to a record high in October.
LOW Chart October 2020
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for LOW, consider this trade which relies on the stock remaining above the $172.50 level through the expiration in five weeks.
Buy To Open LOW 13NOV20 170 Puts (LOW201113P170)
Sell To Open LOW 13NOV20 172.5 Puts (LOW201113P172.5) for a credit of $1.13 (selling a vertical)
This credit is $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when LOW was trading near $173. Unless the stock rallies quickly from here, you should be able to get close to this amount.
Your commission on this trade will be only $1.30 per spread. Each spread would then yield $111.70. This reduces your buying power by $250 and makes your investment $138.30 ($250 – $111.70). If LOW closes at any price above $172.50 on November 13, both options will expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 81% ($111.70 / $138.30), or 924% annualized.
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates October 10, 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.
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.
Merck has been in the spotlight because of a recent acquisition and as several biotech’s have produced outsized gains as of late. The following two articles discuss the acquisition and how MRK is a better option compared to one of its peers – Merck: Adding To The Pipeline and Better Buy: Eli Lilly vs. Merck.
Technicals
The recent technical development in MRK is a significant one. The stock has broken above a horizontal resistance level at $87 that had held it lower on three notable attempts since the summer. Such a consolidation, followed by a break,, is often a precursor to a much larger move to come. With the stock still trading relatively close to its breakout point there is good value as technical traders usually look to defend breakout points if they were to be retested.
MRK Chart December 2019
If you agree there’s further upside ahead for MRK, consider this trade which is a bet that the stock will continue to advance over the next five weeks, or at least a little bit.
Buy To Open MRK 17JAN20 87.5 Puts (MRK200117P87.5)
Sell To Open MRK 17JAN20 90 Puts (MRK200117P90) for a credit of $0.92 (selling a vertical)
This price was $0.02 less than the mid-point of the option spread when MRK was trading near $89. 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 $90.70 and your broker would charge a $250 maintenance fee, making your investment $159.30 ($250 – $90.70). If MRK closes at any price above $90 on January 17, both options would expire worthless, and your return on the spread would be 57% (650% annualized).
Changes to Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) Top 50 This Week:
IBD Underlying Updates December 14, 2019
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.
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