I want to look at how you can use options to profit from very specific scenarios, which I refer to as “special situation” trades.
The three areas I’m looking at are; mergers and acquisitions, earnings reports, and extreme moves. The first two categories would fall under predictive plays, that is, you take action before the event. The third would be considered reactive in that you respond after the fact.
Mergers and Acquisitions vs. Buy-Outs
Mergers, both real and rumored, are coming back in vogue, providing not only a catalyst for… Continue reading at StockNews.com