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Options on Momentum Stocks

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Momentum Trade #1 Moderna MRNA Momentum score +13.92 MACD: rising Healthcare · Biotechnology Moderna, Inc., a biotechnology company, provides messenger RNA medicines in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company's respiratory vaccines include spikevax, mNEXSPIKE, mRESVIA, COVID, RSV, seasonal influenza, combination, and pandemic influenza vaccine; latent vaccines comprise cytomegalovirus, epstein-barr virus, and human immunodeficiency virus vaccines; enteric viruses include norovirus; public health vaccines consist of Zika, Nipah, and Mpox vaccines; and bacterial diseases vaccines, such as lyme vaccines. It also provides oncology therapeutics, such as intismeran autogene, cancer antigen therapy, t-cell engager, and cell therapy enhancer; and rare disease products, including propionic and methylmalonic acidemia, and cystic fibrosis. It has strategic alliances and collaborations with Merck & Co., Inc; Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited; immatics N.V.; Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority; Institute for Life Changing Medicines; The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; and OpenAI. The company was formerly known as Moderna Therapeutics, Inc. and changed its name to Moderna, Inc. in August 2018. Moderna, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Price last 6 months + analyst targets (L / M / H) Analyst ratings · 19 analysts Strong Buy 4% · 1 Buy 13% · 3 Hold 65% · 15 Sell 9% · 2 Strong Sell 9% · 2 Price targets Low $45 Mean $138 High $251 Upside -47.8% Examples of possible option trades Option trade — Buy Call Call $260.00 · exp 04/12/2026 −$2675.00 When to use? If you expect a big move up before the option expires. Buy the call at the $260 strike for $26.75 per share. Your investment is $26.75 × 100 = $2,675. Max profitUnlimited The higher the stock goes, the more you make. Max loss$2,675 The premium you paid. Breakeven stock price$286.75 $260 strike + $26.75 premium. Option trade — Sell Put Put $255.00 · exp 04/12/2026 +$2120.00 When to use? If you expect the stock to hold above the strike price, or you would be happy to buy at a lower price. Sell the put at the $255 strike for $21.20 × 100 = $2,120 premium received. You keep the full premium as long as the stock stays above $255. Below $255 you must buy 100 shares at $255 (value $25,500). Max profit$2,120 The premium received, if the stock stays above $255. Max loss$23,380 If the stock falls to $0 (100 × $255, minus the $2,120 premium). Breakeven stock price$233.80 $255 strike − $21.20 premium. Option trade — Bull Call Spread Call $260.00 · exp 04/12/2026 −$2675.00 Call $290.00 · exp 04/12/2026 +$1527.00 When to use? If you expect a moderate rise, not a huge one. Buy one call at the $260 strike (current price) for $26.75 × 100 = $2,675 paid. Sell one call at the $290 strike for $15.27 × 100 = $1,527 received. Your net cost is $2,675 − $1,527 = $1,148. Max profit$1,852 If the stock finishes at or above $290 ($3,000 price spread − $1,148 net cost). Max loss$1,148 The net cost, if the stock stays below $260. Breakeven stock price$271.48 $260 buy strike + $11.48 net cost.
Momentum Trade #2 Viatris VTRS Momentum score +0.98 MACD: rising Healthcare · Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic Viatris Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a healthcare company in North America, Europe, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, rest of Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. It operates in four segments: Developed Markets, Greater China, JANZ, and Emerging Markets. The company offers prescription brand drugs, generic drugs, complex generic drugs, and biosimilars. It also provides drugs in various therapeutic areas covering various noncommunicable and infectious diseases, including cardiovascular, CNS and anesthesia, dermatology, diabetes and metabolism, eye care, gastroenterology, immunology, oncology, and respiratory and allergy, as well as support services, such as diagnostic clinics, educational seminars, and digital tools to help patients better manage their health. In addition, the company offers medicines in the form of oral solid doses, injectables, and complex dosage forms to retail and pharmacy establishments, wholesalers and distributors, payers, insurers and governments, and institutions. It distributes its products through pharmaceutical wholesalers/distributors, pharmaceutical retailers, institutional pharmacies, mail-order and e-commerce pharmacies, and specialty pharmacies under the Lyrica, Lipitor, Celebrex, Viagra, Creon, Influvac, Wixela Inhub, EpiPen Auto-Injector, Fraxiparine, Yupelri, Norvasc, Amitiza, Effexor, Lipacreon, Zoloft, Xalabrands, Dymista, Xanax, and Breyna brands. The company has collaboration agreements with Mapi Pharma Ltd. to develop and commercialize long-acting glatiramer acetate depot products and additional products; Revance Therapeutics, Inc. to develop, manufacture, and commercialize a biosimilar to the branded biologic product, BOTOX; and Theravance Biopharma, Inc. to develop and commercialize revefenacin. Viatris Inc. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Price last 6 months + analyst targets (L / M / H) Analyst ratings · 10 analysts Strong Buy 8% · 1 Buy 50% · 6 Hold 33% · 4 Sell 0% · 0 Strong Sell 8% · 1 Price targets Low $14 Mean $20 High $26 Upside +2.6% Examples of possible option trades Option trade — Buy Call Call $17.00 · exp 18/12/2026 −$247.00 When to use? If you expect a big move up before the option expires. Buy the call at the $17 strike for $2.47 per share. Your investment is $2.47 × 100 = $247. Max profitUnlimited The higher the stock goes, the more you make. Max loss$247 The premium you paid. Breakeven stock price$19.47 $17 strike + $2.47 premium. Option trade — Sell Put Put $19.00 · exp 18/12/2026 +$77.00 When to use? If you expect the stock to hold above the strike price, or you would be happy to buy at a lower price. Sell the put at the $19 strike for $0.77 × 100 = $77 premium received. You keep the full premium as long as the stock stays above $19. Below $19 you must buy 100 shares at $19 (value $1,900). Max profit$77 The premium received, if the stock stays above $19. Max loss$1,823 If the stock falls to $0 (100 × $19, minus the $77 premium). Breakeven stock price$18.23 $19 strike − $0.77 premium. Option trade — Bull Call Spread Call $17.00 · exp 18/12/2026 −$247.00 Call $22.00 · exp 18/12/2026 +$15.00 When to use? If you expect a moderate rise, not a huge one. Buy one call at the $17 strike (current price) for $2.47 × 100 = $247 paid. Sell one call at the $22 strike for $0.15 × 100 = $15 received. Your net cost is $247 − $15 = $232. Max profit$268 If the stock finishes at or above $22 ($500 price spread − $232 net cost). Max loss$232 The net cost, if the stock stays below $17. Breakeven stock price$19.32 $17 buy strike + $2.32 net cost.
Momentum Trade #3 Humana HUM Momentum score +0.79 MACD: rising Healthcare · Healthcare Plans Humana Inc. provides medical and specialty insurance products in the United States. It operates in two segments, Insurance and CenterWell. The Insurance segment offers individual Medicare Advantage products, including health insurance benefits, including wellness programs, chronic care management, and care coordination; individual Medicare stand-alone prescription drug products (PDP); group Medicare advantage and Medicare stand-alone PDP; Medicare supplements; specialty and ancillary insurance comprising dental, vision, life and disability; and administrative services to arrange health care services for active-duty and retired military personnel and dependents, as well as pharmacy benefit managers. Its CenterWell segment operates full-service, value-based senior focused primary care centers under the Conviva Senior Primary Care and CenterWell Senior Primary Care brands; a management services organization; CenterWell Home Health, a home health provider; and OneHome, which manages post-acute patient needs, as well as provides pharmacy and hospice solutions. The company was formerly known as Extendicare Inc. and changed its name to Humana Inc. in April 1974. Humana Inc. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Price last 6 months + analyst targets (L / M / H) Analyst ratings · 24 analysts Strong Buy 12% · 3 Buy 50% · 13 Hold 35% · 9 Sell 4% · 1 Strong Sell 0% · 0 Price targets Low $280 Mean $465 High $596 Upside +9.6% Examples of possible option trades Option trade — Buy Call Call $420.00 · exp 04/12/2026 −$2620.00 When to use? If you expect a big move up before the option expires. Buy the call at the $420 strike for $26.20 per share. Your investment is $26.20 × 100 = $2,620. Max profitUnlimited The higher the stock goes, the more you make. Max loss$2,620 The premium you paid. Breakeven stock price$446.20 $420 strike + $26.20 premium. Option trade — Sell Put Put $440.00 · exp 04/12/2026 +$3065.00 When to use? If you expect the stock to hold above the strike price, or you would be happy to buy at a lower price. Sell the put at the $440 strike for $30.65 × 100 = $3,065 premium received. You keep the full premium as long as the stock stays above $440. Below $440 you must buy 100 shares at $440 (value $44,000). Max profit$3,065 The premium received, if the stock stays above $440. Max loss$40,935 If the stock falls to $0 (100 × $440, minus the $3,065 premium). Breakeven stock price$409.35 $440 strike − $30.65 premium. Option trade — Bull Call Spread Call $420.00 · exp 04/12/2026 −$2620.00 Call $460.00 · exp 04/12/2026 +$980.00 When to use? If you expect a moderate rise, not a huge one. Buy one call at the $420 strike (current price) for $26.20 × 100 = $2,620 paid. Sell one call at the $460 strike for $9.80 × 100 = $980 received. Your net cost is $2,620 − $980 = $1,640. Max profit$2,360 If the stock finishes at or above $460 ($4,000 price spread − $1,640 net cost). Max loss$1,640 The net cost, if the stock stays below $420. Breakeven stock price$436.40 $420 buy strike + $16.40 net cost.
Momentum Trade #4 Target TGT Momentum score +0.67 MACD: rising Consumer Defensive · Discount Stores Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. It offers apparel for women, men, young adults, kids, toddlers, and babies, as well as jewelry, accessories, and shoes; and beauty products, such as skin and bath care, cosmetics, hair care, oral care, deodorant, and shaving products. The company also provides food and beverage products comprising dry and perishable grocery, including snacks, candy, beverages, deli, bakery, meat, produce, and food service; electronics which includes video games and consoles, toys, sporting goods, entertainment, and luggage; bed and bath, home décor, school/office supplies, storage, small appliances, kitchenware, greeting cards, party supplies, furniture, lighting, home improvement, and seasonal merchandise; and household essentials, such as household cleaning, paper products, over-the-counter healthcare, vitamins and supplements, baby gear, and pet supplies. In addition, it sells merchandise through periodic design and creative partnerships, and shop-in-shop experience; and in-store amenities. The company sells its products through its stores; and digital channels, including Target.com. Target Corporation was incorporated in 1902 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Price last 6 months + analyst targets (L / M / H) Analyst ratings · 34 analysts Strong Buy 5% · 2 Buy 29% · 11 Hold 55% · 21 Sell 0% · 0 Strong Sell 11% · 4 Price targets Low $128 Mean $163 High $190 Upside +3.0% Examples of possible option trades Option trade — Buy Call Call $155.00 · exp 04/12/2026 −$988.00 When to use? If you expect a big move up before the option expires. Buy the call at the $155 strike for $9.88 per share. Your investment is $9.88 × 100 = $988. Max profitUnlimited The higher the stock goes, the more you make. Max loss$988 The premium you paid. Breakeven stock price$164.88 $155 strike + $9.88 premium. Option trade — Sell Put Put $155.00 · exp 04/12/2026 +$732.00 When to use? If you expect the stock to hold above the strike price, or you would be happy to buy at a lower price. Sell the put at the $155 strike for $7.32 × 100 = $732 premium received. You keep the full premium as long as the stock stays above $155. Below $155 you must buy 100 shares at $155 (value $15,500). Max profit$732 The premium received, if the stock stays above $155. Max loss$14,768 If the stock falls to $0 (100 × $155, minus the $732 premium). Breakeven stock price$147.68 $155 strike − $7.32 premium. Option trade — Bull Call Spread Call $155.00 · exp 04/12/2026 −$988.00 Call $175.00 · exp 04/12/2026 +$248.00 When to use? If you expect a moderate rise, not a huge one. Buy one call at the $155 strike (current price) for $9.88 × 100 = $988 paid. Sell one call at the $175 strike for $2.48 × 100 = $248 received. Your net cost is $988 − $248 = $740. Max profit$1,260 If the stock finishes at or above $175 ($2,000 price spread − $740 net cost). Max loss$740 The net cost, if the stock stays below $155. Breakeven stock price$162.40 $155 buy strike + $7.40 net cost.
Momentum Trade #5 Keurig Dr Pepper KDP Momentum score +0.58 MACD: rising Consumer Defensive · Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. owns, manufactures, and distributors beverages and single serve brewing systems in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: U.S. Refreshment Beverages, U.S. Coffee, and International. It manufactures and distributes branded concentrates, syrup, and finished beverages, as well as sales of owned brands and third-party brands; tea, cocoa, and other products; and offers finished goods relating to K-Cup pods, single serve brewers, specialty coffee, and ready to drink coffee products. The company offers its products under the Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, Mott's, A&W, Peñafiel, GHOST, Snapple, 7UP, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Clamato, Core Hydration, The Original Donut Shop, Sunkist soda, Squirt, C4 Energy, Hawaiian Punch, Electrolit, Bloom, Bai, Evian, Yoo-Hoo, Vita Coco, Big Red, RC Cola, Crush, McCafé, Tim Hortons, Van Houtte, Celestial Seasonings, Bigelow, Starbucks, Dunkin', Folgers, Peet's, and Swiss Miss brands, as well as other partner and private label brands. It markets and sells its products to supermarkets, mass merchandisers, club stores, e-commerce retailers, office superstores, vending machines, fountains, grocery and drug stores, convenience stores, and other small outlets; and directly to consumers through Keurig.com website. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Frisco, Texas. Price last 6 months + analyst targets (L / M / H) Analyst ratings · 17 analysts Strong Buy 28% · 5 Buy 44% · 8 Hold 28% · 5 Sell 0% · 0 Strong Sell 0% · 0 Price targets Low $29 Mean $37 High $42 Upside +1.0% Examples of possible option trades Option trade — Buy Call Call $35.00 · exp 18/12/2026 −$228.00 When to use? If you expect a big move up before the option expires. Buy the call at the $35 strike for $2.28 per share. Your investment is $2.28 × 100 = $228. Max profitUnlimited The higher the stock goes, the more you make. Max loss$228 The premium you paid. Breakeven stock price$37.28 $35 strike + $2.28 premium. Option trade — Sell Put Put $37.00 · exp 18/12/2026 +$138.00 When to use? If you expect the stock to hold above the strike price, or you would be happy to buy at a lower price. Sell the put at the $37 strike for $1.38 × 100 = $138 premium received. You keep the full premium as long as the stock stays above $37. Below $37 you must buy 100 shares at $37 (value $3,700). Max profit$138 The premium received, if the stock stays above $37. Max loss$3,562 If the stock falls to $0 (100 × $37, minus the $138 premium). Breakeven stock price$35.62 $37 strike − $1.38 premium. Option trade — Bull Call Spread Call $35.00 · exp 18/12/2026 −$228.00 Call $40.00 · exp 18/12/2026 +$35.00 When to use? If you expect a moderate rise, not a huge one. Buy one call at the $35 strike (current price) for $2.28 × 100 = $228 paid. Sell one call at the $40 strike for $0.35 × 100 = $35 received. Your net cost is $228 − $35 = $193. Max profit$307 If the stock finishes at or above $40 ($500 price spread − $193 net cost). Max loss$193 The net cost, if the stock stays below $35. Breakeven stock price$36.93 $35 buy strike + $1.93 net cost.
Momentum Trade #6 Cboe Global Markets CBOE Momentum score +0.53 MACD: rising Financial Services · Financial Data & Stock Exchanges Cboe Global Markets, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a derivatives and securities exchange network that delivers trading, clearing, and investment solutions in the United States and internationally. It operates through five segments: Options, North American Equities, Europe and Asia Pacific, Futures, and Global FX. The Options segment includes options on market indices, stocks of individual corporations, and exchange-traded products (ETPs), such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded notes (ETNs). This segment also offers trading in listed options through a single system. The North American Equities segment comprises U.S. equities and ETP transaction services. This segment also includes listing services on Cboe Canada, ETP listings on BZX, the Cboe Global Markets, Inc. common stock listing, and applicable market data. The Europe and Asia Pacific segment provides pan-European derivatives transaction services; ETPs, including exchange-traded funds, exchange-traded notes, and exchange-traded commodities; international depository receipts; and an ETP listings business on regulated markets and clearing activities, as well as equities services. The Futures segment offers transaction services, including trading in VIX futures and other futures products, the licensing of proprietary market data, and access and capacity services. The Global FX segment provides institutional foreign exchange (FX) trading and non-deliverable forward FX transaction services. The company also provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives, and FX across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. It has strategic relationships with S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC; Frank Russell Company; and FTSE International Limited. The company was formerly known as CBOE Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Cboe Global Markets, Inc. in October 2017. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Price last 6 months + analyst targets (L / M / H) Analyst ratings · 15 analysts Strong Buy 17% · 3 Buy 11% · 2 Hold 67% · 12 Sell 0% · 0 Strong Sell 6% · 1 Price targets Low $299 Mean $354 High $461 Upside -0.2% Examples of possible option trades Option trade — Buy Call Call $350.00 · exp 04/12/2026 −$1675.00 When to use? If you expect a big move up before the option expires. Buy the call at the $350 strike for $16.75 per share. Your investment is $16.75 × 100 = $1,675. Max profitUnlimited The higher the stock goes, the more you make. Max loss$1,675 The premium you paid. Breakeven stock price$366.75 $350 strike + $16.75 premium. Option trade — Sell Put Put $325.00 · exp 04/12/2026 +$470.00 When to use? If you expect the stock to hold above the strike price, or you would be happy to buy at a lower price. Sell the put at the $325 strike for $4.70 × 100 = $470 premium received. You keep the full premium as long as the stock stays above $325. Below $325 you must buy 100 shares at $325 (value $32,500). Max profit$470 The premium received, if the stock stays above $325. Max loss$32,030 If the stock falls to $0 (100 × $325, minus the $470 premium). Breakeven stock price$320.30 $325 strike − $4.70 premium. Option trade — Bull Call Spread Call $350.00 · exp 04/12/2026 −$1675.00 Call $390.00 · exp 04/12/2026 +$322.00 When to use? If you expect a moderate rise, not a huge one. Buy one call at the $350 strike (current price) for $16.75 × 100 = $1,675 paid. Sell one call at the $390 strike for $3.22 × 100 = $322 received. Your net cost is $1,675 − $322 = $1,353. Max profit$2,647 If the stock finishes at or above $390 ($4,000 price spread − $1,353 net cost). Max loss$1,353 The net cost, if the stock stays below $350. Breakeven stock price$363.53 $350 buy strike + $13.53 net cost.
Momentum Trade #7 Becton, Dickinson and BDX Momentum score +0.52 MACD: rising Healthcare · Medical Instruments & Supplies Becton, Dickinson and Company develops, manufactures, and sells medical supplies, devices, laboratory equipment, and diagnostic products for healthcare institutions, physicians, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical industry, and the general public worldwide. It operates through Medical Essentials, Connected Care, BioPharma Systems, Interventional and Life Sciences segments. It provides peripheral intravenous (IV) and advanced peripheral catheters, central lines, acute dialysis catheters, vascular access technology, vascular care and preparation products, needle-free IV connectors and extensions sets, closed-system drug transfer devices, hazardous drug detections, hypodermic syringes and needles, anesthesia needles and trays, enteral syringes, and sharps disposal systems; IV medication safety and infusion therapy delivery systems, medication compounding workflow system, automated medication dispensing and supply management systems, informatics and analytics and pharmacy automation system, and medication inventory optimization and tracking system; hemodynamic monitoring system; and prefillable drug delivery systems. It also offers specimen and blood collection products; automated blood and tuberculosis culturing, molecular testing, and microorganism identification and drug susceptibility, as well as rapid diagnostic assays, microbiology laboratory automation products, and plated media products; and fluorescence-activated cell sorters and analyzers, antibodies and kits, reagent system, and solution for single-cell gene expression analysis, as well as clinical oncology, immunological, and transplantation diagnostic/monitoring reagents and analyzers. It provides hernia and soft tissue repair, biological and bioresorbable graft, biosurgery, and other surgical products; surgical infection prevention, peripheral intervention, and urology and critical care products. The company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. Price last 6 months + analyst targets (L / M / H) Analyst ratings · 14 analysts Strong Buy 6% · 1 Buy 44% · 7 Hold 44% · 7 Sell 0% · 0 Strong Sell 6% · 1 Price targets Low $165 Mean $196 High $225 Upside -8.5% Examples of possible option trades Option trade — Buy Call Call $210.00 · exp 18/12/2026 −$1025.00 When to use? If you expect a big move up before the option expires. Buy the call at the $210 strike for $10.25 per share. Your investment is $10.25 × 100 = $1,025. Max profitUnlimited The higher the stock goes, the more you make. Max loss$1,025 The premium you paid. Breakeven stock price$220.25 $210 strike + $10.25 premium. Option trade — Sell Put Put $215.00 · exp 18/12/2026 +$2333.00 When to use? If you expect the stock to hold above the strike price, or you would be happy to buy at a lower price. Sell the put at the $215 strike for $23.33 × 100 = $2,333 premium received. You keep the full premium as long as the stock stays above $215. Below $215 you must buy 100 shares at $215 (value $21,500). Max profit$2,333 The premium received, if the stock stays above $215. Max loss$19,167 If the stock falls to $0 (100 × $215, minus the $2,333 premium). Breakeven stock price$191.67 $215 strike − $23.33 premium. Option trade — Bull Call Spread Call $210.00 · exp 18/12/2026 −$1025.00 Call $240.00 · exp 18/12/2026 +$105.00 When to use? If you expect a moderate rise, not a huge one. Buy one call at the $210 strike (current price) for $10.25 × 100 = $1,025 paid. Sell one call at the $240 strike for $1.05 × 100 = $105 received. Your net cost is $1,025 − $105 = $920. Max profit$2,080 If the stock finishes at or above $240 ($3,000 price spread − $920 net cost). Max loss$920 The net cost, if the stock stays below $210. Breakeven stock price$219.20 $210 buy strike + $9.20 net cost.
Momentum Trade #8 Marriott MAR Momentum score +0.52 MACD: rising Consumer Cyclical · Lodging Marriott International, Inc. engages in the operation, franchising, and licensing of hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Greater China, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. The company operates properties under the JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, St. Regis, EDITION, Bvlgari, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels, Le Méridien, Delta Hotels by Marriott, MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, Tribute Portfolio, Gaylord Hotels, Design Hotels, Marriott Executive Apartments, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Aloft Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott, Moxy Hotels, Element Hotels, Protea Hotels by Marriott, citizenM, City Express by Marriott, and Four Points Flex by Sheraton brands. It also operates residences, timeshares, and yachts. The company was formerly known as New Marriott MI, Inc. and changed its name to Marriott International, Inc. in May 1998. Marriott International, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Price last 6 months + analyst targets (L / M / H) Analyst ratings · 26 analysts Strong Buy 3% · 1 Buy 41% · 12 Hold 48% · 14 Sell 7% · 2 Strong Sell 0% · 0 Price targets Low $280 Mean $408 High $478 Upside -2.8% Examples of possible option trades Option trade — Buy Call Call $415.00 · exp 04/12/2026 −$1475.00 When to use? If you expect a big move up before the option expires. Buy the call at the $415 strike for $14.75 per share. Your investment is $14.75 × 100 = $1,475. Max profitUnlimited The higher the stock goes, the more you make. Max loss$1,475 The premium you paid. Breakeven stock price$429.75 $415 strike + $14.75 premium. Option trade — Sell Put Put $400.00 · exp 04/12/2026 +$495.00 When to use? If you expect the stock to hold above the strike price, or you would be happy to buy at a lower price. Sell the put at the $400 strike for $4.95 × 100 = $495 premium received. You keep the full premium as long as the stock stays above $400. Below $400 you must buy 100 shares at $400 (value $40,000). Max profit$495 The premium received, if the stock stays above $400. Max loss$39,505 If the stock falls to $0 (100 × $400, minus the $495 premium). Breakeven stock price$395.05 $400 strike − $4.95 premium. Option trade — Bull Call Spread Call $415.00 · exp 04/12/2026 −$1475.00 Call $440.00 · exp 04/12/2026 +$445.00 When to use? If you expect a moderate rise, not a huge one. Buy one call at the $415 strike (current price) for $14.75 × 100 = $1,475 paid. Sell one call at the $440 strike for $4.45 × 100 = $445 received. Your net cost is $1,475 − $445 = $1,030. Max profit$1,470 If the stock finishes at or above $440 ($2,500 price spread − $1,030 net cost). Max loss$1,030 The net cost, if the stock stays below $415. Breakeven stock price$425.30 $415 buy strike + $10.30 net cost.
Momentum Trade #9 Best Buy Co. BBY Momentum score +0.43 MACD: rising Consumer Cyclical · Specialty Retail Best Buy Co., Inc. offers technology products and solutions in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company provides computing and mobile phone products, such as desktops, notebooks, and peripherals; mobile phones comprising related mobile network carrier commissions; networking products; tablets covering e-readers; smartwatches; and consumer electronics consisting of digital imaging, health and fitness products, portable audio comprising headphones and portable speakers, and smart home products, as well as home theaters that includes home theater accessories, soundbars, and televisions. It also offers appliances, such as dishwashers, laundry, ovens, refrigerators, blenders, coffee makers, vacuums, and personal care; entertainment products consisting of drones, peripherals, gaming, toys, and virtual reality, as well as hardware and software, and augmented reality glasses and other software products; and other products, such as baby, food and beverage, luggage, and outdoor living products. In addition, the company provides delivery, installation, marketplace commissions, memberships, repair, set-up, technical support, health-related, and warranty-related services. It offers its products through stores and websites under the Best Buy, Best Buy Ads, Best Buy Business, Best Buy Essentials, Best Buy Health, Best Buy Marketplace, Geek Squad, Imagine That, Insignia, Lively, Jitterbug, My Best Buy, My Best Buy Memberships, Pacific Kitchen, Home, TechLiquidators, and Yardbird brand names, as well as domain names comprising bestbuy.com, lively.com, techliquidators.com, yardbird.com, bestbuy.ca, and techliquidators.ca. The company was formerly known as Sound of Music, Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. was incorporated in 1966 and is headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota. Price last 6 months + analyst targets (L / M / H) Analyst ratings · 20 analysts Strong Buy 0% · 0 Buy 16% · 4 Hold 76% · 19 Sell 4% · 1 Strong Sell 4% · 1 Price targets Low $71 Mean $88 High $100 Upside -13.3% Examples of possible option trades Option trade — Buy Call Call $100.00 · exp 04/12/2026 −$690.00 When to use? If you expect a big move up before the option expires. Buy the call at the $100 strike for $6.90 per share. Your investment is $6.90 × 100 = $690. Max profitUnlimited The higher the stock goes, the more you make. Max loss$690 The premium you paid. Breakeven stock price$106.90 $100 strike + $6.90 premium. Option trade — Sell Put Put $99.00 · exp 04/12/2026 +$540.00 When to use? If you expect the stock to hold above the strike price, or you would be happy to buy at a lower price. Sell the put at the $99 strike for $5.40 × 100 = $540 premium received. You keep the full premium as long as the stock stays above $99. Below $99 you must buy 100 shares at $99 (value $9,900). Max profit$540 The premium received, if the stock stays above $99. Max loss$9,360 If the stock falls to $0 (100 × $99, minus the $540 premium). Breakeven stock price$93.60 $99 strike − $5.40 premium. Option trade — Bull Call Spread Call $100.00 · exp 04/12/2026 −$690.00 Call $110.00 · exp 04/12/2026 +$320.00 When to use? If you expect a moderate rise, not a huge one. Buy one call at the $100 strike (current price) for $6.90 × 100 = $690 paid. Sell one call at the $110 strike for $3.20 × 100 = $320 received. Your net cost is $690 − $320 = $370. Max profit$630 If the stock finishes at or above $110 ($1,000 price spread − $370 net cost). Max loss$370 The net cost, if the stock stays below $100. Breakeven stock price$103.70 $100 buy strike + $3.70 net cost.
Momentum Trade #10 DaVita DVA Momentum score +0.42 MACD: rising Healthcare · Medical Care Facilities DaVita Inc. provides kidney dialysis services for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure in the United States. The company operates kidney dialysis centers and provides related lab services in outpatient dialysis centers. It also offers outpatient, hospital inpatient, and home-based hemodialysis dialysis services; operates clinical laboratories that provide routine laboratory tests for dialysis and other physician-prescribed laboratory tests for ESRD patients; and management and administrative services to outpatient dialysis centers. In addition, the company offers integrated care and disease management services to patients in risk-based and other integrated care arrangements; clinical research programs; physician services; and comprehensive kidney care services. Further, it engages in the transplant software business. The company was formerly known as DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. and changed its name to DaVita Inc. in September 2016. DaVita Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Price last 6 months + analyst targets (L / M / H) Analyst ratings · 7 analysts Strong Buy 0% · 0 Buy 38% · 3 Hold 50% · 4 Sell 0% · 0 Strong Sell 12% · 1 Price targets Low $165 Mean $222 High $287 Upside +15.8% Examples of possible option trades Option trade — Buy Call Call $190.00 · exp 18/12/2026 −$980.00 When to use? If you expect a big move up before the option expires. Buy the call at the $190 strike for $9.80 per share. Your investment is $9.80 × 100 = $980. Max profitUnlimited The higher the stock goes, the more you make. Max loss$980 The premium you paid. Breakeven stock price$199.80 $190 strike + $9.80 premium. Option trade — Sell Put Put $190.00 · exp 18/12/2026 +$905.00 When to use? If you expect the stock to hold above the strike price, or you would be happy to buy at a lower price. Sell the put at the $190 strike for $9.05 × 100 = $905 premium received. You keep the full premium as long as the stock stays above $190. Below $190 you must buy 100 shares at $190 (value $19,000). Max profit$905 The premium received, if the stock stays above $190. Max loss$18,095 If the stock falls to $0 (100 × $190, minus the $905 premium). Breakeven stock price$180.95 $190 strike − $9.05 premium. Option trade — Bull Call Spread Call $190.00 · exp 18/12/2026 −$980.00 Call $210.00 · exp 18/12/2026 +$325.00 When to use? If you expect a moderate rise, not a huge one. Buy one call at the $190 strike (current price) for $9.80 × 100 = $980 paid. Sell one call at the $210 strike for $3.25 × 100 = $325 received. Your net cost is $980 − $325 = $655. Max profit$1,345 If the stock finishes at or above $210 ($2,000 price spread − $655 net cost). Max loss$655 The net cost, if the stock stays below $190. Breakeven stock price$196.55 $190 buy strike + $6.55 net cost.

Why momentum is the ultimate trading strategy

In the investment world, many try to outsmart the market by hunting for “cheap” or beaten-down stocks. The hard reality is that what is cheap often stays cheap for a very long time.

These stocks are not selected on gut feeling, but through a standardised Z-score that isolates purely the strongest risers with the most stable momentum.

Momentum forces you to follow the market as it is, not as you think it should be. That makes it not only rational, but simply the most efficient trading strategy.

Options on Momentum Stocks: your guide to using this tool

1. What's in it for you

Imagine opening a tool each morning that hands you a shortlist of stocks already moving strongly upward, so you do not have to spend hours scanning the market yourself. That is exactly what this tool gives you: the strongest momentum stocks of the moment, ranked and ready. Instead of guessing which stocks are “hot” right now, you save time and get a data-driven head start. All you need to do is pick a stock and read the corresponding option examples.

You get a ready-made shortlist of moving stocks every day
You save time — no need to scan the market yourself
You get help — three examples of option trades for each stock

2. How the stocks are selected

Next to each stock you will find a momentum score and a MACD signal — two numbers that instantly tell you how strong and how fresh the upward move really is. The momentum score ranks how strongly a stock is trending compared to others, so the higher the number, the more it stands out. The MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is a technical indicator, and when you see it marked “rising”, it tells you the momentum may still have room to run.

Stocks with momentum are identified
A “rising” MACD tells you the move may continue
You pick the stocks you prefer

3. Everything you need to know, without leaving the page

This widget gives you a short, plain-language summary of what the company does. Below that, you get a six-month price chart. The chart also plots analyst price targets — low, mean and high — giving you an instant comparison between today’s price and where experts think it could go. There is no need to jump between websites.

Instant plain-language company summary
You see the 6-month price trend
Today’s price is compared with analyst price targets

4. Borrow the insight of professional analysts

You do not have to rely on your own judgement alone — professional analysts who follow each stock closely publish ratings, from “Strong Buy” to “Strong Sell”, and this tool shows you exactly how many fall into each category. You also get their price targets: the low, mean and high estimates for where the stock could trade in the future. The “upside” figure gives you, in a single number, how far today’s price sits from the average analyst target — an easy way to judge whether professionals still see room for growth. This is not a guarantee of future performance, but it is a valuable second opinion you get for free, right alongside the stock’s momentum.

See how analysts rate the stock
See where analysts set the price target
You get a free, independent second opinion

5. What is a call, a put and a bull call spread?

Before you pick your option strategy, read this compact overview. A call option gives you the right, but not the obligation, to buy a stock at a fixed price (the “strike”) before a set date — you buy a call when you expect the price to rise, since it lets you benefit from the upside without having to buy the shares outright. A put option gives someone the right to sell a stock to you at a fixed price — when you sell a put, you agree to buy the stock at that price if it falls there, and you are paid a premium upfront for taking on that obligation. A bull call spread combines two calls at once: you buy one call to benefit from a rise, and you sell another call at a higher strike to reduce your cost, which lowers both your risk and your potential reward compared with a plain call.

Call option: your right to buy at a fixed price
Write put option: you agree to buy at a fixed price if it falls, and get paid for taking on this obligation
Bull call spread: combines two calls to lower your cost and risk

6. The example strategies, ready for use

For every momentum stock you get three example option trades, each suited to a different market view, so you can pick the approach that matches your own expectations. They are examples, and you should reflect on the combination of parameters (strike, maturity and so on) that is optimal for your personal financial situation and risk preferences. Every example already has the numbers calculated for the current price and expiry date, so you can compare them side by side and choose the one that fits you best.

The Buy Call is the simplest for you: you pay a premium for the right to profit if the stock rises sharply, with unlimited upside potential. The Sell Put works differently — you receive a premium upfront in exchange for agreeing to buy the stock at a lower price if it falls, which suits you if you would be happy to own the stock anyway. The Bull Call Spread gives you a lower-cost, lower-risk way to profit from a moderate rise, since part of what you pay is offset by a premium you receive.

Buy Call: profit from a big move up, unlimited upside for you
Sell Put: you earn premium now, or buy the stock cheaper later
Bull Call Spread: a lower-cost way for you to play a moderate rise

Disclaimer: options are complex leveraged instruments and involve a high risk of loss.

7. Know exactly what you stand to gain — and risk

One of the most reassuring parts of this tool is that it calculates your maximum profit, your maximum loss and your breakeven price for every strategy, before you ever place an order. This means you always know in advance exactly how much you stand to gain, exactly how much you could lose, and exactly what price the stock needs to reach for you to come out even. As a beginner, this transparency removes much of the guesswork and anxiety that comes with options trading. Knowing your numbers upfront helps you build disciplined, confident investing habits from day one.

Know your max profit and max loss before you trade
Know the breakeven price — the level at which you start to win
Understandable texts explain each scenario

8. You are closer to your first trade than you think

If you do not yet have an account, opening one is quick and easy. You can go from browsing this page to placing your first trade in just a few steps. Through FreeStoxx or a WH SelfInvest multi-market account, you get direct access to place the very trades shown in this tool, without switching platforms or re-entering the strategies elsewhere. Typing errors in options are quickly made. You will find the process straightforward, and support is there for you if you have questions along the way. There is no need to feel intimidated — thousands of everyday investors started exactly where you are now.

You can open an account quickly and easily
You trade directly from the research — no switching platforms, no errors re-typing options
The commissions are very low — with FreeStoxx you pay $4.99 per month and can place an unlimited number of orders at $0.00 commission

9. Turn your idea into a trade in seconds

Once you have found a stock and strategy that match your outlook, placing an order is as simple as clicking the button right next to it — no need to search for the stock or option separately on another screen. Every example trade already has its strike price, expiry date and premium calculated for you, so the order button carries that information straight into your order ticket, ready for your final review. Just double-check the quantity and price before confirming. From there your order is submitted, and you have turned your idea into action in just a few clicks.

You click the order button directly next to the trade you like
Your strike, expiry and premium are already filled in
You review, confirm, and your idea becomes a real position in seconds