Trading Advice

Many investors have no idea how options works. At InvestorPlace, we believe that you should know the difference between a put and a call. Our financial analysts will show you which stocks are ripe for swing trades, how to position your portfolio to minimize your risk, and what are the top stocks to trade this week.

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Vale Stock Is Tempting Here, but It Has Too Much Baggage

Since a dam collapse early this year, Vale stock has been under severe pressure. And while the resultant discount may be appealing, its alternatives look like superior bets.

Shake Shack Sell-Off Has Us Mulling What’s Rattling SHAK Stock Bulls?

There are reasons to put SHAK stock on the buy radar despite the likely near-term pain before investors realize potential long-term gain after an earnings-driven sell-off.

3 Software Stocks That Still Look Terrible

Not all stocks are flying high alongside the S&P 500. Software companies are plumbing the depths and remain top stocks to sell.

The Sell-Off in Uber Stock Isn’t Overdone

Uber stock could eventually turn the corner, but academia and certainly the UBER price chart need to be respected for the time being

3 Mega-Cap Stocks to Buy Now

The current trend is your friend and it’s a clear benefit in these three stocks to buy now. Here's what you should know about each.

Should You Park Money in Nio Stock?

There’s good news and more importantly, still bad news for investors eyeing Nio stock for the portfolio. It's not a short anymore.

For a No-Brainer Pair Trade, Look to Nio Stock and Luckin Stock

Buying Luckin stock and shorting Nio stock is a no-brainer at this point for longer-term investors.

Is Twilio Stock Finally a Buy?

A warning sinks Twilio stock and weakens confidence and trust in the company, but following a significant correction are shares a better short, buy or best approached with a wait-and-see strategy?

De-Friend Facebook Stock as It Nears Major Resistance

Facebook stock is overbought and overvalued as it nears major resistance at $197.50 Time to short FB stock on any strength.

What’s the Cost of Not Buying Plug Power Stock?

Plug Power stock remains a risky bet because of the underlying company’s aggressive bets, but they’re also the reason why shares are so attractive.

Where, Why, and When AMZN Stock Can Be Bought

The Amazon tech empire looks increasingly ready to strike back at bears and offer bullish investors a rally to all-time-highs

Was Wall Street Wrong About Arista Network Stock?

A likely overreaction to Arista Network’s sales warning comes with a great price for patient contrarian-minded investors. Here's what to watch in ANET stock.

Qualcomm Stock Is Approaching Dot-Com High and Bulls Are in Charge

QCOM stock has momentum and it beat the 2014 top. This earnings event could give the bulls the boost they need to beat the dot-com high.

3 Industrial Breakout Stocks to Buy

Trade war fears are no longer hampering industrial stocks. So says the looming breakout. Here are three stocks to buy to capitalize.

For Now, Investors Should Avoid Nvidia Stock for This Reason

Although Nvidia stock unquestionably offers long-term potential, its nearer-term run up has made it unattractive valuation-wise relative to its peers.

3 New and Superior Long-Term Stocks to Buy

As CAT stock, SQ and FFIV shares can confirm, it’s a market made up of stocks and not a stock market. And for bullish investors that spells long-term opportunity with these stocks to buy

Nio Stock Is Recharging a Low Battery, But It’s Not Dead Yet

NIO stock has become a trading vehicle -- pun intended. The price action has tightened up into a point and a move is coming.

Advanced Micro Devices Stock Is Still a Buy After Earnings

Another winning quarter and an equally strong monthly price chart add up to an imminent big-time breakout in AMD stock.

3 Stocks Roaring Higher After Earnings

Today's trio made powerful earnings gap that could fuel further gains. Here's how to structure high-probability options trades for profits.