February 28, 2017
Categories: Rescue and Repair Strategies, Target Stock (TGT)
It was just 6 weeks ago that Target had indicated that traffic and sales trends disappointed during the holiday season. Today investors got to see just how bad the earnings were. Analysts were expecting $20.70 billion in fourth quarter revenue. Instead the company returned $20.69 billion . Last year for the same quarter revenue was $21.6 billion. It was their outlook for 2017 that is the real stunner. They anticipate sales and revenue between $3.80 and $4.20 a share. For the first quarter they expect…
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December 22, 2016
Categories: Rescue and Repair Strategies, Target Stock (TGT)
With only 3 days left for Christmas shoppers, the retailers are being hammered today as investors are concerned about profits and revenue numbers. Bed Bath and Beyond stock (BBBY), which I do not trade is down 8% after having a nice run-up from its November low. With this kind of pressure, the stock could easily drop to $39. Overall I have never been impressed with the company and as such I have stayed cleared of investing in it. Walmart stock (WMT) which I do trade…
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May 19, 2016
Categories: Rescue and Repair Strategies, Target Stock (TGT)
Earlier today I posted some rescue strategies for deep in the money naked puts on Target Stock. These could also be used for Nordstrom Stock as well as many other where stocks have collapsed. I assisted one investor in working toward rescuing his shares of Barrick Gold Stock (ABX) last year using these strategies and recently with Seagate Stock (STX) for another investor. There are literally dozens of rescue strategies that investors can attempt. Here is another rescue strategy to consider…….The rest of this Target…
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May 19, 2016
Categories: Rescue and Repair Strategies, Target Stock (TGT)
The plunge of Target Stock has left my portfolio holding deep in the money naked puts due to expire on May 20 at the $76.50 put strike. As always, I am happy to accept the shares but also like always, I would prefer a still lower price. My goal is earn as much income as possible before being assigned shares. That means even with my original trade now deep in the money, I want to keep the original profit I earned and earn even more…
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May 11, 2016
Categories: Selling Put Options, Target Stock (TGT)
With Target Stock under selling pressure caused primarily by their policies on transgender bathroom use, I have entered another trade today in Target Stock. With the stock declining over 5% I had to take advantage today……This is a FullyInformed Members Target Stock (TGT) Trade Alert. Target Stock (TGT) Trade Alert May 11 2016 To read the latest Target Stock trade alert and strategy details, FullyInformed Members can log in directly through this link or can sign in to the full members’ site here. Non-members can…
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April 28, 2016
Categories: Selling Put Options, Target Stock (TGT)
Retailers, including Target Stock, have hung on for the past couple of weeks but the selling late today is pushing many stocks lower including Target. With the stock declining I am starting up a new position in Target Stock……This is a FullyInformed Members Target Stock (TGT) Trade Alert. Target Stock (TGT) Trade Alert April 28 2016 To read the latest Target Stock trade alert and strategy details, FullyInformed Members can log in directly through this link or can sign in to the full members’ site…
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April 8, 2016
Categories: Selling Put Options, Target Stock (TGT)
Retailers, including Target Stock, have been weak today. Target Stock which trades under the symbol TGT, has had a number of analysts upgrade their outlook and target prices over the past couple of months. This has resulted in Target Stock climbing from around $67.50 to the just above the $83 valuation recently. This is a gain of 23% which is excellent for any stock and definitely notable for Target Stock. Target Stock (TGT) 3 Month Chart Since moving above $83.00 Target Stock is showing signs…
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October 23, 2015
Categories: Selling Put Options, Target Stock (TGT)
This is a FullyInformed Members Target Stock Trade Alert. Target Stock trading symbol is (TGT). As members know I have been trying to set up some trades in Target Stock ahead of its quarterly earnings which are to be released on Nov 18 2015. Target – $2 Billion Savings Goal Target is restructuring the company to achieve a $2 billion cost savings within the next two years. They are doing this through aggressive policies and changes to everything from administration costs to how product is…
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November 12, 2014
Categories: Selling Put Options, Target Stock (TGT)
This is a FullyInformed Members Target Stock Trade Alert. Target Stock trading symbol is (TGT). I have been trading Target Stock on and off for the past several years. Last year I did quite a few trades in Target Stock focused almost exclusively on Put Selling. This year though the stock has been simply ideal. This is today’s trade alert along with a full discussion of my strategy and my outlook as we head into the Christmas season. Target Stock Trade Alert Details To read…
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February 27, 2014
In The Money Options, Rolling Options Categories: Investor Questions, Target Stock (TGT)
2013 was an easy year for selling puts against Target Stock and there was one stock trade. By the year-end the return was 24.7%. This year though retail stocks look weak and the credit card debacle certainly has hurt Target stock. Meanwhile though I have continued with my strategy of selling naked puts. An investor wrote in recently to ask about his position. Let’s take a look at his Target Stock position and then explain what I think would have been strategy to employ. Investor…
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January 7, 2014
Categories: Selling Put Options, Target Stock (TGT)
This is a FullyInformed Members Target Stock Trade Alert. Target Stock trading symbol is (TGT). I have been trading Target Stock on and off for the past several years. Last year I did quite a few trades in Target Stock focused almost exclusively on Put Selling. This year though the stock has been simply ideal. This is today’s trade alert along with a full discussion of my strategy and my outlook. The credit card breach and the subsequent mishandling by Target Management has created a…
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November 22, 2013
Categories: Profit And Income Strategies, Selling Put Options, Target Stock (TGT)
I have written quite a number of articles recently about Target Stock. I like the stock for Put Selling and my most recent trade was on Nov 8 when I sold the $62.50 put strike for Dec 21 expiry for .88 cents on Target Stock. I continually get asked by investors how I manage to get such good option premiums when I sell puts against stocks like Target Stock. The answer comes down to confidence when Put Selling specific put strikes. It is confidence in…
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November 13, 2013
Categories: Macys Stock (M), Target Stock (TGT), Walmart Stock (WMT)
The outlook for market direction today was for stocks to move lower. I had expected the S&P 500 to try to fill the early morning gap from yesterday which was around 1771 and then head lower. Instead the S&P is up at new all-time highs of 1776.25 at the time of writing this intraday comment. So what happened? The biggest news came just before the markets opened with Macy’s announcing stronger than expected results and its stock shooting up from the open. Could Macys Stock…
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November 8, 2013
Categories: Target Stock (TGT)
This is a FullyInformed Members Target Stock Trade Alert. Target Stock trading symbol is (TGT). In my article yesterday on 7 Trade Ideas to End the 2ND Week of Nov 2013, I discussed Target Stock. These types of opportunities on big cap stocks are what I look for. This trade alert has a full discussion of my outlook and the two-step strategy I will be employing. Several charts explain Target Stock from 2 years up to 1 month. Target Stock Trade Alert Details To read…
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May 22, 2013
Categories: Target Stock (TGT)
This is a FullyInformed Members Target Stock Trade Alert. Target Stock trading symbol is (TGT). Earnings disappointed greatly for the last quarter and failed to meet even Target’s management outlook let alone some of the lofty heights of analysts. Target Stock is being hammered and I took full advantage of the plunge this morning. These are the types of opportunities that are worth watching for and waiting for. There are two aspects to this trade alert. Earlier today I wrote a strategy outlook for the…
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