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PriceWatch Alerts for IJR, DIA, IJH, OIH, AOBC ,EEM, VTI, OIL, RSX and MDY.
Today's optimal covered call on iShares S&P Smallcap 600 Index has an assigned return rate of 2.11%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of IJR stock at 73.83 per share and selling one contract of the iShares S&P Smallcap 600 Index Feb 2019 73 call for 2.35 for a net debit of $71.49 per share. This trade lasts 35 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 22.02%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on DOW 30 ETF SPDR has an assigned return rate of 2.07%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of DIA stock at 240 per share and selling one contract of the DOW 30 ETF SPDR Feb 2019 239 call for 5.84 for a net debit of $234.15 per share. This trade lasts 35 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 21.60%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on iShares S&P Midcap 400 Index has an assigned return rate of 2.02%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of IJH stock at 175.91 per share and selling one contract of the iShares S&P Midcap 400 Index Feb 2019 175 call for 4.40 for a net debit of $171.51 per share. This trade lasts 35 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 21.15%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Oil Service Holdrs Trust has an assigned return rate of 10.57%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of OIH stock at 16.5 per share and selling one contract of the Oil Service Holdrs Trust Jul 2019 16 call for 2.02 for a net debit of $14.47 per share. This trade lasts 189 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 20.41%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on American Outdoor Brands Corp has an assigned return rate of 8.69%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of AOBC stock at 13.39 per share and selling one contract of the American Outdoor Brands Corp Jun 2019 12 call for 2.35 for a net debit of $11.04 per share. This trade lasts 161 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 19.71%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index has an assigned return rate of 3.31%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of EEM stock at 40.93 per share and selling one contract of the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Mar 2019 40.5 call for 1.73 for a net debit of $39.20 per share. This trade lasts 63 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 19.21%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF has an assigned return rate of 3.03%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of VTI stock at 132.8 per share and selling one contract of the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF Mar 2019 132 call for 4.70 for a net debit of $128.11 per share. This trade lasts 63 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 17.59%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Ipath S&P GSCI Crude Oil TR Index ETN has an assigned return rate of 2.89%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of OIL stock at 54.47 per share and selling one contract of the Ipath S&P GSCI Crude Oil TR Index ETN Mar 2019 54 call for 2.00 for a net debit of $52.47 per share. This trade lasts 63 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 16.78%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Russia ETF Market Vectors has an assigned return rate of 5.76%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of RSX stock at 20.17 per share and selling one contract of the Russia ETF Market Vectors May 2019 20 call for 1.26 for a net debit of $18.91 per share. This trade lasts 126 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 16.69%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on S&P Midcap 400 SPDR has an assigned return rate of 2.85%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of MDY stock at 320.61 per share and selling one contract of the S&P Midcap 400 SPDR Mar 2019 320 call for 9.50 for a net debit of $311.12 per share. This trade lasts 63 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 16.53%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
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NOTE: All stocks and options shown are examples only. These are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
STOCKS ON THE MOVE
LKQ Corporation (LKQ), Host Hotels and Resorts Inc (HST) and PVH Corp (PVH) are moving higher this morning, while Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI), PG&E Corporation (PCG) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) are headed lower. KeyCorp (KEY), Texas Roadhouse Inc (TXRH) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) were upgraded by analysts this morning, while Dominion Energy Inc (D), Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) and CME Group Inc (CME) were downgraded.
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
Stocks in Asia are down. The Shanghai SE Composite Index is down -0.74%, the Hang Seng is down -0.41%, the Australia ASX All Ordinaries is down -0.33% the Mumbai Sensex is down -0.29% and the Nikkei 225 is up 0.97%.Stocks in Europe are down. The CAC 40 is down -0.73%, the DAX is down -0.59%, the Euro Stoxx 50 is down -0.42% and the FTSE 100 is down -0.3%.
FUTURES & CURRENCIES
Energy futures are down today. The price for West Texas Intermediate crude oil is down -0.38 at 52.21 per barrel. Brent crude is down -0.52 at 61.16 per barrel. Natural Gas is down -0.08 at 3.05. Precious metals are up this morning. Gold is up 6.04 at 1292.69 per ounce. Platinum is up 1.88 at 822.24 while silver is up 0.07 at 15.72. The dollar is down compared to the major currencies today. The greenback is down against the euro, down against the Yen and down against the Pound.
PUT/CALL RATIO
Yesterday, 895,503 call contracts traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) compared to 584,037 put contracts. The single-session put/call was 0.65 while the 20-day moving average is now at 0.72.
TODAY'S ECONOMIC CALENDAR
CPI Dec 08:30
Core CPI Dec 08:30
Treasury Budget Dec 08:30
EARNINGS EXPECTED TODAY:
INFY
Today's optimal covered call on iShares S&P Smallcap 600 Index has an assigned return rate of 2.11%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of IJR stock at 73.83 per share and selling one contract of the iShares S&P Smallcap 600 Index Feb 2019 73 call for 2.35 for a net debit of $71.49 per share. This trade lasts 35 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 22.02%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on DOW 30 ETF SPDR has an assigned return rate of 2.07%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of DIA stock at 240 per share and selling one contract of the DOW 30 ETF SPDR Feb 2019 239 call for 5.84 for a net debit of $234.15 per share. This trade lasts 35 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 21.60%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on iShares S&P Midcap 400 Index has an assigned return rate of 2.02%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of IJH stock at 175.91 per share and selling one contract of the iShares S&P Midcap 400 Index Feb 2019 175 call for 4.40 for a net debit of $171.51 per share. This trade lasts 35 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 21.15%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Oil Service Holdrs Trust has an assigned return rate of 10.57%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of OIH stock at 16.5 per share and selling one contract of the Oil Service Holdrs Trust Jul 2019 16 call for 2.02 for a net debit of $14.47 per share. This trade lasts 189 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 20.41%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on American Outdoor Brands Corp has an assigned return rate of 8.69%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of AOBC stock at 13.39 per share and selling one contract of the American Outdoor Brands Corp Jun 2019 12 call for 2.35 for a net debit of $11.04 per share. This trade lasts 161 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 19.71%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index has an assigned return rate of 3.31%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of EEM stock at 40.93 per share and selling one contract of the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Mar 2019 40.5 call for 1.73 for a net debit of $39.20 per share. This trade lasts 63 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 19.21%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF has an assigned return rate of 3.03%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of VTI stock at 132.8 per share and selling one contract of the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF Mar 2019 132 call for 4.70 for a net debit of $128.11 per share. This trade lasts 63 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 17.59%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Ipath S&P GSCI Crude Oil TR Index ETN has an assigned return rate of 2.89%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of OIL stock at 54.47 per share and selling one contract of the Ipath S&P GSCI Crude Oil TR Index ETN Mar 2019 54 call for 2.00 for a net debit of $52.47 per share. This trade lasts 63 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 16.78%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Russia ETF Market Vectors has an assigned return rate of 5.76%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of RSX stock at 20.17 per share and selling one contract of the Russia ETF Market Vectors May 2019 20 call for 1.26 for a net debit of $18.91 per share. This trade lasts 126 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 16.69%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on S&P Midcap 400 SPDR has an assigned return rate of 2.85%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of MDY stock at 320.61 per share and selling one contract of the S&P Midcap 400 SPDR Mar 2019 320 call for 9.50 for a net debit of $311.12 per share. This trade lasts 63 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 16.53%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Are you looking for a more conservative strategy that solves the pitfalls that come with covered calls investing? Check out our RadioActive Home Study Kit (http://www.poweropt.com/psDetails.asp?pid=25)! Learn how to limit your risks in any trade and keep your upside open ? 'Cut your losers short and let your winners run'. These limited risk techniques have saved investors thousands of dollars during unexpected market downturns and Black Swan events. The RadioActive Home Study Kit teaches the proper limited risk trade setup and the 10 different Income Methods that are used to lower the initial risk, potentially bulletproof your stock positions and earn extra income. The RadioActive Home Study Kit comes with a money back guarantee and a free month of access to the patented PowerOptions Suite of Tools!
Can you back test these strategies? Yes, you can! PowerOptions offers a full back testing screener, SmartHistoryXL, to its subscribers. Back test over 20 different options strategies using your personal search criteria. Check out PowerOptions SmartHistoryXL (http://www.poweropt.com/optionsbacktesting-instructions.asp) and start back testing today!
NOTE: All stocks and options shown are examples only. These are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
STOCKS ON THE MOVE
LKQ Corporation (LKQ), Host Hotels and Resorts Inc (HST) and PVH Corp (PVH) are moving higher this morning, while Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI), PG&E Corporation (PCG) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) are headed lower. KeyCorp (KEY), Texas Roadhouse Inc (TXRH) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) were upgraded by analysts this morning, while Dominion Energy Inc (D), Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) and CME Group Inc (CME) were downgraded.
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
Stocks in Asia are down. The Shanghai SE Composite Index is down -0.74%, the Hang Seng is down -0.41%, the Australia ASX All Ordinaries is down -0.33% the Mumbai Sensex is down -0.29% and the Nikkei 225 is up 0.97%.Stocks in Europe are down. The CAC 40 is down -0.73%, the DAX is down -0.59%, the Euro Stoxx 50 is down -0.42% and the FTSE 100 is down -0.3%.
FUTURES & CURRENCIES
Energy futures are down today. The price for West Texas Intermediate crude oil is down -0.38 at 52.21 per barrel. Brent crude is down -0.52 at 61.16 per barrel. Natural Gas is down -0.08 at 3.05. Precious metals are up this morning. Gold is up 6.04 at 1292.69 per ounce. Platinum is up 1.88 at 822.24 while silver is up 0.07 at 15.72. The dollar is down compared to the major currencies today. The greenback is down against the euro, down against the Yen and down against the Pound.
PUT/CALL RATIO
Yesterday, 895,503 call contracts traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) compared to 584,037 put contracts. The single-session put/call was 0.65 while the 20-day moving average is now at 0.72.
TODAY'S ECONOMIC CALENDAR
CPI Dec 08:30
Core CPI Dec 08:30
Treasury Budget Dec 08:30
EARNINGS EXPECTED TODAY:
INFY
