by Ian Cooper | Nov 20, 2014 | Forgotten Profits, Trade Alerts
After a great win streak, I do hold losers. Most remain on hold. If you’re still holding the VALE December 12 call, let it expire. This trade should have worked out much better than it did. At the same time, it’s time to exit the second halves of the MCD December 95...
by Ian Cooper | Nov 17, 2014 | Forgotten Profits, Trade Alerts
On Friday, I issued a new buy on the GILD February 2015 97.50 put, and the SNY June 2015 47 calls. Both are already showing gains. Hold both… Even though I do see further downside in the GILD stock, I do want to secure gains on the second half of the GILD January 105...
by Ian Cooper | Nov 17, 2014 | Forgotten Profits, Trade Alerts
After a good amount of research over the weekend, the short side of gaming companies has piqued my interest, including Take Two (TTWO), Electronic Arts (EA) and Activision (ATVI). Each is technically over-extended to the upside. With TTWO, for example RSI and MACD...
by Ian Cooper | Nov 13, 2014 | Forgotten Profits, Trade Alerts
After taking quite a few wins off the table, I still hold losses in the portfolio. All remain on hold, though, with plenty of time remaining on most. One of the big winners still being held is the GILD January 105 put. We now show a gain of 48% on the trade and...
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 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 | 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 22, 2014 | Forgotten Profits, Trade Alerts
As we near the elections, volatility may begin to increase again. So let’s sell to close the second half of the VXX December 36 put for solid gains today. We closed half yesterday for up to 18% max gains. These put options last traded at $6.35 x $6.45. Hold all...
by Ian Cooper | Oct 22, 2014 | Forgotten Profits, Trade Alerts
After taking fast gains on Celgene and Gilead, I’m turning my attention to still oversold names in the oil sector. The double-digit drop in oil prices was a result of a strong dollar, the IMF decision to lower the global growth forecast, and the IEA decision to cut...
by Ian Cooper | Oct 21, 2014 | Forgotten Profits, Trade Alerts
As we near expiration on the Noodles & Company (NDLS) November 22.50 calls, consider selling to close the position now. As of 10 am EST, I show a last trade of $1.70. Close it out. Consider selling to close half of the VXX December 36 put, as well. Volatility...
