SYMBOL: HOOD
BUY call (or stock if you prefer above $15.15)
STRIKE: 15
EXPIRATION: APR 14
ENTRY: PRICE RANGE: $2.40 or Better
TARGET: $5
STOP: $1.90
HOOD is forming a bottoming pattern post earnings. This trade may be taken once the stock trades above $15.15.
SYMBOL: OSTK
BUY CALL (or stock if you prefer if the stock trades above $50)
STRIKE: 50
EXPIRATION: FEB 18
ENTRY: PRICE RANGE: $3.25 or Better
TARGET: $6
STOP: $2.80
OSTK announces earnings sometime around Feb 23 before market open (the dates are not yet confirmed so check at earnings whispers.com). This is a shorter swing trade to catch a possible run into earnings. Check the earnings calendar and exit before earnings.
NOTE: Keep in mind the markets are volatile and news driven these days AND we are in the middle of earnings season so please double check the earnings dates of any trade ideas you may have. Consider smaller positions with clear and reasonable stops for your portfolio. Also, take consider taking profits when stocks approach resistance levels.
*Keep in mind, these are not hard stop rules. You can always chose to exit trades early or stay in trades longer.