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PriceWatch Alerts for PXD, TJX, NXPI, CXO, ROST ,SLW, FANG, ELLI, TTWO and BLL.
Today's optimal covered call on Pioneer Natural Resources has an assigned return rate of 2.81%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of PXD stock at 176.52 per share and selling one contract of the Pioneer Natural Resources Sep 2016 175 call for 6.30 for a net debit of $ 170.22 per share. This trade lasts 32 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 32.03%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on TJX has an assigned return rate of 2.78%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of TJX stock at 82.87 per share and selling one contract of the TJX Sep 2016 82.5 call for 2.60 for a net debit of $ 80.27 per share. This trade lasts 32 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 31.69%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on NXP Semiconductors has an assigned return rate of 2.74%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of NXPI stock at 86.03 per share and selling one contract of the NXP Semiconductors Sep 2016 85 call for 3.30 for a net debit of $ 82.73 per share. This trade lasts 32 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 31.30%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Concho Resources has an assigned return rate of 2.74%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of CXO stock at 133.73 per share and selling one contract of the Concho Resources Sep 2016 130 call for 7.20 for a net debit of $ 126.53 per share. This trade lasts 32 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 31.28%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Ross Stores has an assigned return rate of 2.68%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of ROST stock at 63.12 per share and selling one contract of the Ross Stores Sep 2016 62.5 call for 2.25 for a net debit of $ 60.87 per share. This trade lasts 32 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 30.54%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Silver Wheaton has an assigned return rate of 12.91%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of SLW stock at 30.47 per share and selling one contract of the Silver Wheaton Jan 2017 30 call for 3.90 for a net debit of $ 26.57 per share. This trade lasts 158 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 29.82%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Diamondback Energy has an assigned return rate of 2.57%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of FANG stock at 94.58 per share and selling one contract of the Diamondback Energy Sep 2016 92.5 call for 4.40 for a net debit of $ 90.18 per share. This trade lasts 32 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 29.34%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Ellie Mae Inc has an assigned return rate of 2.44%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of ELLI stock at 97.94 per share and selling one contract of the Ellie Mae Inc Sep 2016 95 call for 5.20 for a net debit of $ 92.74 per share. This trade lasts 32 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 27.80%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on TakeTwo Interactive has an assigned return rate of 2.40%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of TTWO stock at 41.34 per share and selling one contract of the TakeTwo Interactive Sep 2016 41 call for 1.30 for a net debit of $ 40.04 per share. This trade lasts 32 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 27.35%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Ball has an assigned return rate of 2.24%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of BLL stock at 80.3 per share and selling one contract of the Ball Sep 2016 80 call for 2.05 for a net debit of $ 78.25 per share. This trade lasts 32 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 25.51%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate 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
Procter & Gamble (PG), Deckers Outdooor (DECK) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) were upgraded by analysts this morning, while Equity One (EQY), Freshpet (FRPT) and McDonald's (MCD) were downgraded.
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (CY), Vuzix Corporation (VUZI), and Sysco Corporation (SYY) are early risers, while Resolute Energy Corporation (REN), Corning Inc. (GLW). and Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) are down.
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
Asian markets finished mixed Monday as an official announcement of a trading link between mainland China and Hong Kong is expected this week. The Shanghai was up 2.44% while the Nikkei was down 0.30%. In Europe, stocks are moving up today with automobile and financial shares leading the way. The FTSE is up 0.36%, while the The DAX is up 0.43%.
FUTURES & CURRENCIES
Energy futures are mixed. The price for West Texas Intermediate crude oil is down $0.01 to $44.48 per barrel, while natural gas is up $0.01 to $2.59. Metals prices are mixed today. Gold is up $2.50 to $1,345.70 per ounce and platinum is down $0.10 at $1,129.20. The Dollar is down versus the Euro and the Yen.
PUT/CALL RATIO
Yesterday, 911,645 call contracts traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) compared to 501,840 put contracts. The single-session put/call was 0.55 while the 20-day moving average is now at 0.63.
TODAY'S ECONOMIC CALENDAR
Empire Manufacturing Aug 08:30
NAHB Housing Market Index Aug 10:00
Net Long-Term TIC Flows June 16:00
EARNINGS EXPECTED TODAY:
RRR
SYY
Today's optimal covered call on Pioneer Natural Resources has an assigned return rate of 2.81%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of PXD stock at 176.52 per share and selling one contract of the Pioneer Natural Resources Sep 2016 175 call for 6.30 for a net debit of $ 170.22 per share. This trade lasts 32 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 32.03%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on TJX has an assigned return rate of 2.78%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of TJX stock at 82.87 per share and selling one contract of the TJX Sep 2016 82.5 call for 2.60 for a net debit of $ 80.27 per share. This trade lasts 32 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 31.69%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on NXP Semiconductors has an assigned return rate of 2.74%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of NXPI stock at 86.03 per share and selling one contract of the NXP Semiconductors Sep 2016 85 call for 3.30 for a net debit of $ 82.73 per share. This trade lasts 32 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 31.30%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Concho Resources has an assigned return rate of 2.74%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of CXO stock at 133.73 per share and selling one contract of the Concho Resources Sep 2016 130 call for 7.20 for a net debit of $ 126.53 per share. This trade lasts 32 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 31.28%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Ross Stores has an assigned return rate of 2.68%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of ROST stock at 63.12 per share and selling one contract of the Ross Stores Sep 2016 62.5 call for 2.25 for a net debit of $ 60.87 per share. This trade lasts 32 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 30.54%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Silver Wheaton has an assigned return rate of 12.91%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of SLW stock at 30.47 per share and selling one contract of the Silver Wheaton Jan 2017 30 call for 3.90 for a net debit of $ 26.57 per share. This trade lasts 158 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 29.82%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Diamondback Energy has an assigned return rate of 2.57%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of FANG stock at 94.58 per share and selling one contract of the Diamondback Energy Sep 2016 92.5 call for 4.40 for a net debit of $ 90.18 per share. This trade lasts 32 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 29.34%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Ellie Mae Inc has an assigned return rate of 2.44%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of ELLI stock at 97.94 per share and selling one contract of the Ellie Mae Inc Sep 2016 95 call for 5.20 for a net debit of $ 92.74 per share. This trade lasts 32 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 27.80%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on TakeTwo Interactive has an assigned return rate of 2.40%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of TTWO stock at 41.34 per share and selling one contract of the TakeTwo Interactive Sep 2016 41 call for 1.30 for a net debit of $ 40.04 per share. This trade lasts 32 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 27.35%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk).
Today's optimal covered call on Ball has an assigned return rate of 2.24%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of BLL stock at 80.3 per share and selling one contract of the Ball Sep 2016 80 call for 2.05 for a net debit of $ 78.25 per share. This trade lasts 32 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 25.51%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate 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
Procter & Gamble (PG), Deckers Outdooor (DECK) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) were upgraded by analysts this morning, while Equity One (EQY), Freshpet (FRPT) and McDonald's (MCD) were downgraded.
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (CY), Vuzix Corporation (VUZI), and Sysco Corporation (SYY) are early risers, while Resolute Energy Corporation (REN), Corning Inc. (GLW). and Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) are down.
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
Asian markets finished mixed Monday as an official announcement of a trading link between mainland China and Hong Kong is expected this week. The Shanghai was up 2.44% while the Nikkei was down 0.30%. In Europe, stocks are moving up today with automobile and financial shares leading the way. The FTSE is up 0.36%, while the The DAX is up 0.43%.
FUTURES & CURRENCIES
Energy futures are mixed. The price for West Texas Intermediate crude oil is down $0.01 to $44.48 per barrel, while natural gas is up $0.01 to $2.59. Metals prices are mixed today. Gold is up $2.50 to $1,345.70 per ounce and platinum is down $0.10 at $1,129.20. The Dollar is down versus the Euro and the Yen.
PUT/CALL RATIO
Yesterday, 911,645 call contracts traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) compared to 501,840 put contracts. The single-session put/call was 0.55 while the 20-day moving average is now at 0.63.
TODAY'S ECONOMIC CALENDAR
Empire Manufacturing Aug 08:30
NAHB Housing Market Index Aug 10:00
Net Long-Term TIC Flows June 16:00
EARNINGS EXPECTED TODAY:
RRR
SYY
