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Explaining a LEAPS Play on Freeport-McMoRan

I love trading long-term equity anticipation securities (LEAPS)…
LEAPS are long-term options that have at least one year left before expiration. Since they are more expensive than short-term options (because of the extra time value), many people avoid them.
However, as a fundamental tactician, my goal is not always short-term gains…
Even though most of my trades, LEAPS included, are held for a very short time period.
Confused?
Let me explain…
Because LEAPS have a lot of time on them, a short-term move in underlying shares is magnified in a LEAPS option.
Think about it…
The options pricing model has several components, and a change in any one …read more […]

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Cisco tumbles on lackluster outlook

Cisco shares tumbled after the tech conglomerate provided disappointing guidance for it’s fiscal second-quarter. Yahoo Finance’s Dan Howley joins Akiko Fujita on The Ticker to discuss why the stock is down despite earnings beating Wall Street’s estimates. …read more […]

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Canopy Growth CEO on path to profitability amid disappointing earnings results

Canopy Growth’s shares are plummeting after the cannabis company released its fiscal second quarter earnings report. Canopy Growth CEO Mark Zekulin joins Yahoo Finance’s Zack Guzman and Kristin Myers to discuss the company’s earnings Q2 results and product outlook for 2020. …read more […]

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Is It Smart to Invest in Education?

Many people believe investing in your own education is the greatest decision you can make in life. So is it smart to invest in education companies in 2020? While your academic growth is widely considered one of your most valuable assets, not many investors look to for-profit education companies as possible investment opportunities.
Why is it Smart to Invest in Education Companies?
American society today is built around innovation, technology and creativity. For-profit education businesses stand for exactly that. This is why these companies are now seen as viable investments. Below is a list of five impressive education companies. Each of these …read more […]