Join us every Tuesday for Profit With the Pros, as we share some of our favorite stock market reports, articles, research, and trends. We’ll curate a fresh batch of free, top-tier content from our exceptional team of traders, analysts, and editors, constructed to help you keep your portfolio at the top of its game.

15 Stocks That Could Yield Explosive Options Trades

When buying stock options, implied volatility (IV) is a key component, which is why we have an internal metric called the Schaeffer’s Volatility Scorecard (SVS) that helps note stocks that regularly outperform what their options IV levels would suggest. Using SVS, we found 15 stocks that have yielded bigger returns than their options IV levels have predicted, meaning they may also be strong candidates for premium-buying strategies going forward.

Crypto Craze Could Reach New Levels

Donald Trump’s win last week was a shot in the arm for Wall Street. One of the surging sectors was cryptocurrency, as Bitcoin (BTC) broke out and sustained a torrid run the following week, hurdling past $90,000 mark that Wednesday. What’s more, several other crypto giants have been making noise in the options pits, with both MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Coinbase Global (COIN) etching their names into Schaeffer’s table of stocks with the most active options activity over the past 10 days. Don’t miss this deep dive into the crypto sector and see how the prospects of another Trump administration have already begun influencing the digital currency.

Free Report: Monday Morning Outlook

Senior Market Strategist Matthew Timpane boasts over a decade of investing experience in multi-strategy portfolios, trend-following, inter-market analysis, and trade execution efficiency. Taking the Monday Morning Outlook reins from Todd Salamone this week, Matthew identifies a small-cap support level, unpacks SPY open interest configurations for the week ahead, and addresses the sentiment backdrop hinting a potential reversal.

Gold’s Next Trajectory Revealed (ad)

Gold’s recent surge has been something to take notice of, and VantagePoint’s A.I. has unearthed even more jaw-dropping forecasts for the esteemed precious metal. This patented artificial intelligence has uncovered gold’s latest predictions, and be forewarned, they may surprise you.

Options Tips and Tricks to Profit During the Holiday Season

Trading options is one of the best ways to benefit from fluctuating stock prices. By making calculated predictions and selling or buying options accordingly, you can gain a substantial profit. However, since there is no guarantee whether the stock prices will increase or decrease in the future, investing in options becomes significantly risky. The time-sensitive nature of options also contributes to the risk attached to them, and that’s even more true during the tumultuous holiday shopping season.

3 Airline Stocks Pulling Back on Rising Oil Prices

Tensions are escalating between Ukraine and Russia, with the latter’s President Vladimir Putin warning the U.S. of a new nuclear doctrine after Ukraine used U.S.-made weapons to strike the region. Oil prices are surging in response, with American Airlines (AAL), Delta Air Lines (DAL), and United Airlines (UAL) feeling the heat. Plus, Spirit Airlines (SAVE) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid mounting losses.

Schaeffer’s Investment Research  |  5151 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242