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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Market Leadership’s Odd Couple: Wingstop and Regeneron

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It might seem like an odd pairing, but WING and REGN stock have similar leadership qualities off and on the price chart.

Analysts Upgraded MNST to Buy, and it Jumped Above $52

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We accepted shares of Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST) when our MNST September 21st $62 Put Write expired in the money. Since then, we've successfully sold one covered call on MNST. Now, we'd like to do it again.

Trade of the Day: Industrial stocks XLI ETF Is Setting Up for a Short

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Industrial stocks as represented by the the XLI ETF are one area where traders could look for short-side opportunities again.

Why Twilio Stock Is a Perfect Buy Today

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A key technical event favoring bullish investors and leadership through thick and thin sets Twilio stock up as a favored buy candidate.

The Odds Now Favor Going Long Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A risky seventh challenge now looks like a less-chancy bet for Alphabet (GOOGL) stock investors to buy in and cash out with future profits.

Generate Income While CTAS Consolidates Below $175

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We have been managing a position in Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) since the end of October. In November, our CTAS December 21st $175 Put Write expired in-the-money, and we accepted the stock.

3 Big Gainers That Easily Could Be the Best Stocks to Buy

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
ROKU, NFLX, and AMD are all powering higher today. Find out why these are three of the best stocks to buy for the week.

IBB is up Over 5%, But the Market May Retest its Lows

By Ken Trester
This morning I am recommending a bearish trade on the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (NASDAQ:IBB).

The S&P 500 is Volatile and SDS Could Jump up

By Ken Trester
This morning I am recommending a call option on the ProShares UltraShort S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SDS).

3 Ways to Capitalize on Gold

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Gold prices are rising amid a persistent flight to safety. Here are three ways to capitalize on continued strength in the precious metal.

Microsoft Stock Is Finally a Short

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
There’s no guarantees, but the signs are in place for a well-constructed short in Microsoft stock with the option to go long.

XOP is Rising as Oil Supply Decreases

By Ken Trester
This morning I am recommending a bullish trade on the SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (NYSEARCA:XOP).

Trade of the Day: Barrick Gold Stock Is One to Watch in 2019

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The price of gold has advanced nicely since the lows in the summer of 2018. This makes gold stocks like ABX look like they want to break out in 2019.

TGT is Rising, But There is Resistance at $67.50

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We are opening a new position on Target (NYSE:TGT). When our October put write expired in-the-money, we gladly accepted the stock. We’ve owned shares of TGT for two months now.

Trade of the Day: JPMorgan Stock Is Its Most Oversold Since 2009

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While I foresee plenty of volatility ahead in 2019, right now JPM stock and others have reached oversold levels where we may see bounces.

3 Bear Trades for the New Year

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Momentum points to further losses in stocks for 2019. AAPL, AMZN and XOM look particularly vulnerable moving forward.

Ride Ford Stock to Big Profits… As a Bear

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A key technical breakdown and ‘at-risk’ dividend offers traders a nice shorting opportunity in Ford stock

KO is Climbing Toward $48.50

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We have been managing a position in the Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) since late-November. We sold puts against KO, and we still feel bullish about the stock, especially with the market starting to rally off its lows.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Oracle, Dollar Tree and CenterPoint Energy

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of DLTR, CNP and ORCL are starting the new (and shortened) trading week in a clear technical groove.
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