Showing posts with label Options. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Options. Show all posts

Monday, November 26, 2012

First Solar, Inc. FSLR

FSLR holding strong today, closing up 3% at $25.53. Seems poised for a breakout over $26.  Target $30.  Could buy stock straight up or purchase $27 December calls, currently trading for $.73.

Monday, April 9, 2012

SPY Options Straddle

I've been dabbling in options for a month or so now, most being paper trades.  Here is one i am thinking about currently. 

Strategy 1;
 Buy 1 April 12 138 Call for $1.25 and Buy 1 April 12th 138 Put for $.71. Max loss $196. Upper BE $140, Lower BE $136.


Strategy 2;
Buy 1 May 12th 138 Call for $3.30 and Buy 1 May 12 138 Put for $2.71.  Max loss $601.  Upside breakeven is $144 and downside breakeven $132