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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Interesting VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Put And Call Options

Investors in VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:GDX) saw new options become available today, for the Oct. 25 expiration.

2 Safe Ways to Buy Nvidia Stock Today!

Don’t buy the hype of Nvidia stock being riskier today than a year ago. Buy the price chart instead, and go long with these risk-adjusted strategies.

3 Beaten-Down Bank Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term

The recent debacle for U.S. Bond yields has left carnage in bank stocks. But it's also made JPM, BAC and GS great stocks to buy and hold.

3 Semiconductor Stocks Blasting Higher — And How to Profit From the Surge

Semiconductor stocks are hot today. Traders seeking stocks to buy should push Intel, Micron Technology, and Applied Materials to the top of their list.

3 Dow Jones Stocks With Great Trade Setups Right Now

Dow Jones stocks DIS, CSCO and GS are ready to help diversify your portfolio with two stocks to buy and one to short.

Hexo Stock Is Down — But Not Out

HEXO stock is down 50% since the end of April. But inside this support zone, the bulls can mount a 20% rally if headlines cooperate.

Here’s How to Buy Hexo Stock Now

The cannabis industry remains rife with speculation, but Hexo stock has advantages off and on the price chart making it worthy of a place in your portfolio

Now More Than Ever, Microsoft Stock Is a Buy

MSFT stock is a market heavyweight without equal these days. Investing more wisely with these two risk-adjusted positions is smart business.

2 Bullish Ways to Exploit Alphabet Stock

Here are two ways to be smart when positioning yourself with Alphabet stock. The stock price shows that now is a great time to go long GOOGL stock.

3 Social Media Stocks to Buy Now

Facebook, Twitter and Snap are stocks to buy if you listen to the price action and not the flimsy headlines that are prone to breaking promises.

The Selling Has Stopped In Gamestop Stock: Time To Be A Player Again

Gamestop stock saw huge unusual call buying after a bullish call from the Big Short Fund manager Michael Burry. Get your game on with GME.

SQ Stock and SPOT Stock Are Pullbacks Worth Buying

Despite headlines to the contrary, the market is doing fine and so are SQ stock and Spotify.

3 Left-for-Dead Stocks to Buy As They Come Back to Life

Signs of a bottom are appearing in these three stocks. And that makes them top stocks to buy if the rally continues.

3 Fresh All-Time Highs to Play: ROKU, SHOP, CMG

Turn off the financial news and tune in to the bullish price action in top stocks Roku, Shopify and Chipotle which are leading the market higher.

Is Electronic Arts Stock Set to Rip 11% From Here? 

EA stock is lagging both Take-Two and Activision. However, if it can break out, a rally could be in store for Electronic Arts.

Square (SQ) Stock Has Upside Potential From Here

Fintech stocks are set for decades. This bodes well for SQ stock. In spite of the geopolitical messes, demand for SQ services will persist.

Micron Technology Stock is Positioned With Two Ways to Play Shares Long

Headline risks will continue from one day to the next, but investors can capitalize on a bullish MU stock chart using one of these two risk-adjusted strategies.

3 Stocks to Trade Ahead of Earnings: ULTA, BBY, WDAY

ULTA, BBY and WDAY report this week and their charts make them look like great stocks to trade. Find the opportunities in spite of the uncertainties.

Why You Should Avoid the Wreckage in Nio Stock

Nio stock may eventually be worth a speculative position in the portfolio, but in today’s market, Nio shares are increasingly at risk.