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Day Traders, Swing Traders and Options? Perhaps!

January 25, 2008

Protective Puts Could Prove Gainful When Buying On Break-Outs and Bottom Fishing  - By Ron Ianieri

Day and swing traders typically look for stocks with short-term movements. They are not in the business of holding positions overnight let alone a week or two. Options are, therefore, not a popular component of their trading strategies. With new opportunities for profit now available, many firms are allowing their traders to trade options. They soon find that option strategies do not apply to the in and out nature of day trading. Since these traders often look for break-out and go bottom fishing for profitable opportunities, premium paying options can be gainful. Read more

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