Gavin McMaster

Writer at Freelance

Entrepreneur. Trader. Investor. Founder of Options Trading IQ. Connect with me at https://t.co/J17NdWXtvW

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Articles

Zscaler Stock: How To Cash In, Limit Risk On This Prosperous Tech Player

3 days ago | investors.com | Gavin McMaster

The market is in a vibrant uptrend and Zscaler (ZS) stock in particular is looking very strong. The stock is showing signs of accumulation and is above its 21-day and 50-day moving averages. Implied volatility is very low, which means favoring debit over credit spreads is a good idea.
Zscaler Stock: How To Cash In, Limit Risk On This Prosperous Tech Player

3 days ago | inkl.com | Gavin McMaster

The market is in a vibrant uptrend and Zscaler stock in particular is looking very strong. The stock is showing signs of accumulation and is above its 21-day and 50-day moving averages. Implied volatility is very low, which means favoring debit over credit spreads is a good idea. Investors interested in taking some bullish exposure can do so with much lower risk via a bull call spread. They create this through buying a call and then selling a further out-of-the-money call.
Long-Term Bull Put Spread Provides Opportunities For Walmart Bulls

4 days ago | barchart.com | Gavin McMaster

Walmart (WMT) is exhibiting strong bullish momentum, with the stock showing a bullish candle while breaking back above the 20 and 50-day moving averages. Options flow was positive for the day with net trade sentiment of +$45,900. Analysts maintain a positive outlook on WMT stock with 31 Strong Buy ratings, 6 Moderate Buy ratings and 1 Hold rating.
A Covered Call Can Offer Downside Protection For Cisco Stock How This Covered Call Adds Income To Investing In Cisco

4 days ago | investors.com | Gavin McMaster

Cisco Systems (CSCO) is sitting above its 21-day exponential moving average as well as the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. The tech giant is also breaking out to a new high. Investors who think Cisco stock might trade sideways for a few months could look at selling covered calls on their underlying stock position to increase income. Cisco recently became an IBD Stock of the Day as the company was trying to get "on the right side" of artificial intelligence.
A Covered Call Can Offer Downside Protection For Cisco Stock

4 days ago | inkl.com | Gavin McMaster

Cisco Systems is sitting above its 21-day exponential moving average as well as the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. The tech giant is also breaking out to a new high. Investors who think Cisco stock might trade sideways for a few months could look at selling covered calls on their underlying stock position to increase income. Cisco recently became an IBD Stock of the Day as the company was trying to get "on the right side" of artificial intelligence.
Triple Your Kimberly-Clark Dividend With This Options Strategy

5 days ago | barchart.com | Gavin McMaster

With markets becoming more volatile, investors might be more interested in generating income rather than capital gains. Kimberly-Clark (KMB) has long been a staple of dividend investors and with the stock down 11% in the last month, it provides an attractive opportunity for savvy investors. Using options we can more than triple the yield on our KMB shares by using a covered call strategy. A covered call involves selling call options against a stock position.
Robotaxis, Powell And Other Key Things To Watch This Week

5 days ago | barchart.com | Gavin McMaster

Markets enter the final week of June facing a complex landscape of geopolitical uncertainties, critical economic data, and a potential technological milestone. Following benchmark Brent crude oil prices jumping 7% to over $74 a barrel after Israel launched unprecedented airstrikes on Iran, investors continue to assess the ongoing Middle East conflict's impact on energy markets and broader economic conditions.
Amazon Ratio Spread Targets A Profit Zone Between 190 And 200

1 week ago | barchart.com | Gavin McMaster

A put ratio spread is an advanced option trade and generally not suitable for beginners, but it can have its place within an option portfolio. It is generally considered a neutral strategy, although it has the ability to make a profit in up, down and sideways markets. Yes, it can make money no matter which way the market goes, the key is the timing!The strategy involves buying a number of put options and selling more put options further out-of-the-money.
Amazon Ratio Spread Targets A Profit Zone Between 190 and 200

1 week ago | inkl.com | Gavin McMaster

A put ratio spread is an advanced option trade and generally not suitable for beginners, but it can have its place within an option portfolio. It is generally considered a neutral strategy, although it has the ability to make a profit in up, down and sideways markets. Yes, it can make money no matter which way the market goes, the key is the timing!The strategy involves buying a number of put options and selling more put options further out-of-the-money.
Adobe Stock: A Viable Candidate For This Bearish Option Trade

1 week ago | investors.com | Gavin McMaster

Adobe (ADBE) stock plunged nearly 5% more Tuesday and broke through its key 50-day moving average. Even though the software icon beat earnings and raised its outlook, investors remain wary. For one, Adobe's generative artificial intelligence initiatives haven't yet delivered expected returns, drawing criticism from some Wall Street analysts. Further, Adobe faces heightened competition in creative software from Canva and generative AI startups.