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Published: Thursday, 8 Apr 2010 | 5:36 PM ET
Lee Brodie By: | Producer

Considering Microsoft stock has been stuck at $30 for the better part of 5 years, how can you possibly make fast money from this name?

Brian Stutland of Stutland Equities suggests trading Microsoft using options. Here’s his trade.

Microsoft Options Chain - $30
Sell The July 32-Strike Call For $0.60

How Stutland’s Option Trade Makes Money
Profit Capped At $32.60
Profit Up To $32.60
Protected To $29.30
Losses Below $29.30

Learn more about this trade. Watch the video now!

Options Action
Using options to trade Microsoft earnings, with Brian Stutland, Stutland Equities.




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Considering Microsoft stock has been stuck at $30 for the better part of 5 years, how can you possibly make fast money from this name?
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