Optionshouse.com, ranked 4 Stars from Barron's and earning the highest Usability rating of any online broker, shows a strong focus on trader education and client satisfaction. According to Barron's: "Having opened to the public in January 2007, Optionshouse.com is attracting active, experienced options traders with its powerful, yet easy to use, Website."

But they also earned high marks from us when we asked if they would help our clients and members by creating a custom, educational white paper on Trading Earnings with Options. Their answer? Yes.

And Optionshouse.com didn't just send us a 'cut and paste generic' template. They created a custom educational paper on Trading Earnings with Options specifically referencing the use of whisper numbers. You can access the paper through the link here:

• An Introduction to Trading Earnings with Options
  (A Special Report Prepared by OptionsHouse.com)
  
  "The reality check resulting from the actual earnings announcement can cause higher trading volatility as investors scramble to revaluate the stock price based on the new information. For options traders, that volatility means one thing: opportunity."

Existing clients of WhisperNumber's Whisper Reactors Service may also be interested in the following strategies for pre and post earnings option trading:

• The Long Strangle (a pre earnings release strategy)
  (from the Options Industry Council)
  
  "An instance of when a strangle may be considered is when an earnings announcement is forthcoming. The investor feels the projected announcement will introduce large price swings in the underlying. If the earnings announcement and future outlook is positive, this may positively impact the price of the security. If the earning announcement and outlook is negative, or fails to impress investors, the stock could decline considerably."
  
  The Whisper Reactors service provides options traders with companies most likely to see price volatility (regardless of actual earnings) up to four weeks prior to the actual earnings announcement.
  
  
• The Long Straddle (a pre earnings release strategy)
  (from the Options Industry Council)
  
  "Purchasing only long calls or only long puts is primarily a directional strategy. The long straddle however, consisting of both long calls and long puts is not a directional strategy, rather it is one where the investor feels large price swings are forthcoming but is unsure of the direction. This strategy may prove beneficial when the investor feels large price movement, either up or down, is eminent but is uncertain of the direction."
  
  The Whisper Reactors service provides options traders with companies most likely to see price volatility up to four weeks prior to the actual earnings announcement.
  
  
• The Bull Call Spread (a post earnings release strategy)
  (from the Options Industry Council)
  
  "An investor often employs the bull call spread in moderately bullish market environments, and wants to capitalize on a modest advance in price of the underlying stock. If the investor's opinion is very bullish on a stock it will generally prove more profitable to make a simple call purchase."
  
  The Whisper Reactors service provides options traders with companies most likely to see bullish price movement when they exceed the whisper number.
  
  
• The Bear Put Spread (a post earnings release strategy)
  (from the Options Industry Council)
  
  "An investor often employs the bear put spread in moderately bearish market environments, and wants to capitalize on a modest decrease in price of the underlying stock. If the investor's opinion is very bearish on a stock it will generally prove more profitable to make a simple put purchase."
  
  The Whisper Reactors service provides options traders with companies most likely to see bearish price movement when they fall short of the whisper number.
  
  

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No statement in this web site is to be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell a security, or to provide investment advice. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. While the above information and trading strategies are presented for your review, WhisperNumber.com, affiliates, and sponsors make no warranties, implied or assumed, for any information on this site, and is not responsible for any financial loss which may result from the use of information. We strongly suggest you contact your broker to discuss these strategies to determine if they suit your trading activities.