In a prevoius article, “Wal-Mart – Stuck in a Retail Rut“, we analyzed retail stores for a covered calls stock options strategy since fuel costs were declining and retail shoppers would have more money to spend for Christmas, etc. Every single position selected was profitable and 9 of the10 positions returned the maximum profit for a gigantic average return of +4%.
Bearish on Oil Stocks in Nov. – Rich +6.2% Return
In the article, “Bearish on Oil Stocks?“, we outlined a bearish strategy for oil stocks for the next few months. We continued the oil saga in November and every position selected was fully profitable returning an average of +6.2%.
Trucking Investments Returns Sweet +2.8% for Nov.
In blog article, “Trucking – Fuel Costs“, we analyzed the trucking industry in light of recent decreases in the cost of fuel. Using PowerOptions’ SmartSearchXL stock options search tool we found several attractive covered calls stock options positions with stock options expiring in November of 2006. The average return of these positions was a very sweet +2.8%, generated in only 24 days.
Generic Drug Investing Returns +1.3% in Nov.
In blog article, “Wal-Mart – Generic Drugs – Options Investing“, we analyzed the generic drug industry in view of Wal-Mart’s introduction of $4 generic drugs. Using PowerOptions’ SmartSearchXL stock options search tool, we discovered three attractive generic drug covered calls stock options positions. The selected covered calls positions returned an average of +1.3% at options expiration in November of 2006.
Insurance Investing Returns +0.5% in Nov.
In a previous blog article, “Hurricanes – Insurance – Options Investing“, we outlined a covered calls stock options strategy for the property & casualty segment of the insurance industry. Using PowerOptions SmartSearchXL stock options search tool, we discovered two attractive covered calls positions.
Gold Fields (GFI) – Digging Up Profits
Gold Fields Ltd. (GFI) specializes in the exploration and mining of gold in South Africa, Ghana, Australia, and Venezuela. Gold Fields is the world’s fourth-largest gold company and is estimated to have gold ore reserves of 65 million ounces and is based in Parktown, South Africa. On Wednesday, 22 November, Gold Fields received local approval to purchase the South Deep Gold mine in South Africa for $2.5 billion. This will increase the number of substantial Gold mines the company possesses in South Africa to three.
VistaPrint (VPRT) – Printing Profits
VistaPrint Limited ( VPRT ) is the leading online supplier of high-quality graphic design services. VistaPrint’s online store offers personalized Christmas cards, calendars and postcards; all great potential Christmas gift items. Also, the company announced, in a November 20, 2006 press release, it will offer last minute shoppers a quick turn around of three days for holiday orders.
Defense Contractors Returns Booming +3% for Nov.
In the article, “North Korea – Nuclear Bombs – Defense Contractors“, we analyzed the defense contractor industry for covered calls stock options opportunities and all of the positions we selected were fully profitable with an average return of +3%.
Bond ETF Calendar Call – Returns +3.4% in Nov.
In the article, ” Bond ETFs – Calendar Calls and the Business Cycle “, we outlined a bond ETF calendar calls stock options strategy. This strategy is mostly geared for a softening economy, but may perform well in an environment of relatively unchanging interest rates as well, as is the case of the current interest rate environment. In the article, “Bond ETFs – Calendar Calls – Knowing When To Fold-Em “, we continued the bond ETF calendar calls stock options strategy. The final results of the position selected ended with a +3.4% return on November 17, 2006 (options expiration day for November).
General Motors (GM) Discontinues Saturn Ion
General Motors ( GM ) confirmed on Tuesday the company plans to discontinue manufacturing its beleaguered Saturn Ion. The vehicle is currently being manufactured in its Spring Hill, TN factory. The company stated it would find another vehicle for the plant to manufacture in order to avoid layoffs.