The traders of CNBC’s "Fast Money" think the current stock market is a traders' market. In order to play a traders' market, you have to nimble. You also have to know which sectors and stocks will be moving so that you can make money off of the big swings.

That’s where the panel at "Fast Money" comes in. The traders watch everything from options activity and commodities trading to sector rotation and economic data releases so that they can bring the best trading ideas to their viewers. If the market is going to see more volatility in 2009, then the crew is ready to help its viewers capitalize off it.

The gang recently highlighted trading ideas that play off biotech stocks, rising volatility and the options action in the technology complex. Here are some highlights from over the past week as aggregated from the show.

"Fast Money"'s Best Dividend Plays for 2009: The traders see opportunity in dividend plays for the new year. On last Friday’s 'Fast Money' show, Susquehanna Capital Group market strategist Stacey Gilbert told viewers: "These stocks are attractive because options action suggests they will not cut their dividends." "Fast Money"'s Best Dividend Plays for 2009 include Home Depot (HD) and Nucor (NUE).

Dennis Gartman's Trades for 2009: What stocks are on strategic investor Dennis Gartman’s radar for 2009? On last Wednesday’s "Fast Money" show, Gartman told viewers: "I am sticking to a boring strategy of buying stocks with dividends and infrastructure plays that have been around for years." Dennis Gartman’s Trades for 2009 include Freeport McMoRan (FCX) and Alcoa (AA).

"Fast Money"'s Tech Options Trades: The traders noticed unusual options activity in two tech stocks. On Tuesday’s "Fast Money" show, Jon Najarian told viewers: "I’d keep a close eye on these two, largely due to recent call buying. Both could be consolidation plays or takeover targets. And, at current valuations, both look compelling." "Fast Money"'s Tech Options Trades include Electronic Arts (ERTS).

"Fast Money"'s Rising Volatility Trade: The traders have noticed volatility rising in the Nasdaq while it’s coming out of the broad stock market. On Tuesday’s "Fast Money" show, Jon Najarian told viewers: "Volatility in inVentiv Health (VTIV) is spiking up ahead of the JP Morgan health conference. The trade is to sell the volatility. Own the stock and sell the volatility." "Fast Money"'s Rising Volatility Trade includes Biogen Idec (BIIB).

"Fast Money"'s Trader Radar: In a segment called "Trader Radar," the crew highlights stocks with unusual volume. On Monday’s "Fast Money" show, Dylan Ratigan told viewers: "On the trader radar tonight we’re watching NutriSystem (NTRI). The weight management program was among the most active names on the Nasdaq today." Check out "Fast Money"'s Trader Radar.

"Fast Money"’s Biotech Trades: The traders think M&A activity is about to heat up in the biotech space. On Monday’s “Fast Money” show CNBC’s Mike Hukman told viewers: “Big analysts think the Indevus Pharmaceuticals (IDEV) deal could be a harbinger of things to come. This could be a record year for biopharma M&A.” "Fast Money"’s Biotech Trades include Orexigen Therapeutics (OREX) and Amylin Pharmaceuticals (AMLN).

Posted on Jan. 7, 2009