For today’s Trade of the Day, we will be looking at Boeing Co. (BA).

Before analyzing BA’s chart, let’s take a closer look at the company and its services.

The Boeing Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, sales, services, and supports commercial jetliners, military aircraft, satellites, missile defense, human space flight and launch systems, and services worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Commercial Airplanes; Defense, Space & Security; Global Services; and Boeing Capital. The company was incorporated in 1916 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

The chart of BA below is a weekly chart with an ADX indicator at the bottom.  The description coming up next explains how to use the ADX.

Average Direction Index (ADX) – Strength Indicator

The Average Directional Index consists of 3 lines:  Green, Red and Black.

• Green = +DI (Bullish)
• Red = -DI (Bearish)
• Black = ADX Strength Line

The DI line that is on top is in control.  If the ADX line is heading up, strength is supporting the DI line that is on top and in control.

Each candle on the chart represents price movement over a 5-day (week) period; therefore, it takes weeks for trades to play out.  When the -DI crosses over the +DI line, it gives a buy signal for Puts as the -DI line (red) appears as if it is in control and rising to head up on the ADX indicator, and as the ADX turns up that is even more bearish, suggesting a downward move is gaining strength.  When the +DI (green line) crosses the red and the black line points up it shows an upward trend and Calls can be considered.

Let’s look at BA’s weekly chart.

The ADX +DI (green line) is close to crossing the -DI and the black ADX line is curling up.  As long as the +DI is above the -DI, price should rise. 

Potential BA Trade

This signal could give a quick payout if it continues the upward move, and the strength of this pattern continues.  I am typing this on Wednesday, and BA costs about $156.50.   If BA’s price moves to $157 and the +DI (green line) crosses the +DI, and the black line is heading up, you could consider a Call trade.  The short-term price target for BA is $170 and then, perhaps, higher. 

Check Out How an Option Trade Could Pay Out Big Time

Option trading offers the potential of a lower initial investment and higher percentage gain.   Let’s take a look and make a comparison.

To buy shares of BA stock you would pay about $156.50. If price went up to $170 you would make about $13.50.

If you bought 1 Call option covering 100 shares of BA with an August 19th expiration date for the 170 strike, the premium would be approximately $2.26 today, or $226 for 1 option.  If price rose $13 over the next few weeks, the premium would likely increase $6.50, giving $650 profit on your $226 investment. This is a 288% gain.  

Trading options is a win, win, win opportunity.   Options often offer a smaller overall investment, covering more shares of stock and potential for greater profits.

I like to stress when trading options, you don’t need to wait for the expiration date to close the trade. You can close anywhere along the way prior to the expiration date.  It is never a bad idea to take profit.

Trading options is like renting stocks for a fixed period of time. The potential to generate steady income with options is real, and it can be transforming.  

Routinely remind yourself – I believe in myself and my ability to succeed. I believe in an abundance of unlimited possibilities. The future will be awesome!

I wish you the very best,

Wendy

Past potential trade update:

Two weeks ago we discussed buying FCX Puts. On 7-11 the stock price hit the target entry of $27. You could have bought the Aug 19^th 24 Put strike for $1.05. The premium on 7-14 was $1.47 which is a 37% profit.

Last week we discussed buying the 160 CAT puts with an Aug 19^th expiration date. The premium on 7-15 was $3.75. We will continue to monitor this trade