by Ian Cooper | Nov 5, 2014 | Forgotten Profits, Trade Alerts
Exxon Mobil (XOM) is beginning to run into overhead resistance again. Consider selling to close the second half of the XOM January 95 calls here. The first half of this trade was exited on October 31 for gains of up to 52%. Also, consider selling to close half of the...
by Ian Cooper | Nov 5, 2014 | Rapid Retirement System, Trade Alerts
Our DIA December 168 calls now show a gain of 122% from a $3.15 entry price. Instead of risking the gains to market over-extension, consider selling to close the trade right now to secure. There’s also a current gain on the BABA July 135 calls. After recommendation,...
by Ian Cooper | Nov 4, 2014 | Forgotten Profits, Trade Alerts
Consider selling to close the Red Robin (RRGB) December 60 calls for gains. These last traded at $3.40 x $3.60, as of 10:45 am EST. The stock was up as much as $6 before pulling back slightly. Secure the gain now. Look for new trade opportunities shortly. Ian L....
by Ian Cooper | Nov 3, 2014 | Rapid Retirement System, Trade Alerts
Over the last two weeks, I’ve recommended taking gains of up to 106% and 130% on the BABA January 90 call, as well as gains of up to 74% and 65% gains on the BABA April 105 calls. I even recommended a buy on the BABA July 135 calls, which now remain on hold. Now,...
by Ian Cooper | Oct 31, 2014 | Forgotten Profits, Trade Alerts
While I do have some positions that are down, we’ve also had some great winners over the last few weeks, including quick gains on Celgene, Gilead, Harley-Davidson, and the iPath S&P Futures trades. Those CELG and GILD calls did so well, we heard some of you took...
by Ian Cooper | Oct 31, 2014 | Rapid Retirement System, Trade Alerts
On October 27, 2014, I recommended a hedged bet with VXX calls and DIA calls heading into the Fed announcement. Since then, the VXX calls have lost -49%. But we’re continuing to hold on market over-extension. At the same time, though, the DIA December 168 calls have...
by Ian Cooper | Oct 29, 2014 | Rapid Retirement System, Trade Alerts
As much as I hate doing this, I do it to protect gains. If the Fed says the wrong thing this afternoon, they will crash the market furiously. While that’s the last thing any of us want to see, it’s best to prepare for it. While holding the BABA July 135 calls,...
by Ian Cooper | Oct 28, 2014 | Rapid Retirement System, Trade Alerts
Consider the following: • Sell to close SLV November 18 calls at a loss. • Sell to close half of DIA December 166 calls for a gain. • Sell to close half of the BABA April 2015 105 calls for a gain. • Hold the BABA January 90 calls that have now returned up to 146%...
by Ian Cooper | Oct 27, 2014 | Rapid Retirement System, Trade Alerts
Over the last few weeks, the markets have been wild. We sold off about 1,000 points off the Dow highs. Then, we found support just under the 200-day – as expected – and shot 600 points higher. And, along the way, way we made great money using DIA puts and calls…...
by Ian Cooper | Oct 24, 2014 | Rapid Retirement System, Trade Alerts
Just yesterday, I recommended that you exit the BABA January 82.50 put side of the hedge, and hold the BABA January 90 calls because the stock is now beginning to launch. I also recommended a buy on the BABA April 105 calls yesterday. Today, on a $3.40 run in the...
