How to invest in gold — and is it worth it?
Gold has been coveted for thousands of years, with its beauty, versatility and reputation as a safe haven making it hard to resist. From bars of bullion to mining stocks and ETFs, there’s myriad ways to get involved. But has gold historically been a good investment? CNBC Pro takes a look at the pros and cons […]
How to trade Netflix using options ahead of earnings
Netflix earnings are out after the bell Thursday. Here’s why traders may want to use an upside call option as a substitute for a long stock position into results right now. Netflix shares are up more than 35% in the past 12 months ahead of its earnings report, currently placing it about 4% from the […]
How to get long the rotation into small caps at nearly no cost using options
Investors endured a historic move in U.S. equities Thursday as the Russell 2000 gained roughly 3.5% while the S & P 500 dropped almost 1%. Is this just profit taking in the Magnificent 7 or is the megacap secular trend coming to an end? I think the answer might be a little of both. Although […]
This software stock is about to hit heavy resistance. How to trade it with options
I believe Salesforce shares are about to hit resistance and there’s an options trade that will win if the stock falters. Salesforce (CRM) dropped an eye-popping 22% despite beating earnings estimates in its last earnings report on May 29. As is common with growth stocks, which trade at a high valuation, beating earnings estimates is […]
This industrial stock reporting Friday could indicate an economic slowdown. How to trade it
With earnings season kicking off, we’ll break down an industrial stock reporting Friday and how to trade it. Earnings season occurs four times a year when many publicly traded companies release quarterly earnings reports, providing investors with detailed financial information such as revenue, profit, earnings per share, and other vital metrics. Historically, Alcoa Inc. marked […]
How to trade Carnival before earnings using options
Carnival (CCL) will report earnings on Tuesday before the open. The options market implies a substantial earnings-related move of about 8%, much more than the 5% earnings-related move the company has averaged since mid-2013. We’ll review an options trade that generates some income into the results. Investors wonder whether the cruise industry can sustain robust […]
Worried about a frothy market? Here's how to start building a long-term stake anyways
The CNBC Investing Club gives investors a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Cramer manages an investment portfolio so you can manage your own money … Source link
How to keep participating in a stock’s rally if you’re getting concerned about valuation
A great business isn’t always a great investment if the price one pays is too high. I’ll review how to handle this challenge with options. ARM Holdings (ARM) offers several technologies instrumental in AI applications, notably its advanced processor designs and intellectual property. The company’s Cortex processors are often used in smartphones, tablets, IoT devices. […]
How to invest in India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy
India has been dubbed the “perfect” emerging market to invest in, but it can be tricky for those outside the country to gain access. CNBC Pro assesses the case for buying into this booming economy, the risks to consider — and how global investors can get involved. India’s stock market has been making headlines this […]
How to find sleepy stocks trading sideways that are about to move and trade them with options
A trade set-up I use in my own account focuses on identifying stocks exiting a low-volatility, sideways choppy price movement into an explosive directional move. I’ve identified one such stock and will explain a trade I’m using to capitalize on the pattern. The indicators I rely on for this setup are: Bollinger Bands and Keltner […]