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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Successful Investing Hinges on Understanding Risk and Return

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
Time, risk tolerance, diversification, and investment knowledge have become critical in adequately assessing risk and return.

Earnings Preview: Playing the Long Game with Constellation Brands Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Laying out $4 billion for Canopy Growth (CGC) could hurt Constellation Brands short-term earnings outlook. But with a $200 billion global market on the line, investors should buy the dip in STZ stock.

Why You Shouldn’t Try to Follow the Smart Money

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's hard to find truly smart money and it's impossible to get complete, timely information about smart money's investments.

Bring Good Things to Life in General Electric Stock — As a Bear

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
For trend traders, a long put strategy is one solid way to capitalize on GE stock continuing to bring good things to life ... for bears.

Advanced Micro Devices Stock Isn’t Done Rising Yet!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Advanced Micro Devices is building a high base pattern. With a breakout looming it's time to build a bullish AMD stock option trade.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Verizon, ConocoPhillips and Lockheed Martin

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of VZ, COP and LMT are looking like the top trading prospects as we start this week's hump-day.

Trade of the Day: Box Stock Is at a Crucial Technical Juncture

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Box stock has been under distribution pressure over the past few months but as a result now arrived at a crucial technical level. 

Bet on Red in Wynn Stock, And Just Bet on Las Vegas Sands

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Casino stocks are in the red, but a contrasting pairs trade in LVS stock and WYNN stock looks like the proper betting strategy in today’s market.

Carnival Stock Faces Choppy Waters Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street is expecting an earnings beat from Carnival this Thursday. Guidance will be key for CCL stock, but will consumer pressures and rising fuel prices scuttle a post-earnings rally?

Profit From This Outrageous Reaction in Facebook Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
I expect Facebook stock to not only survive but thrive. This dip is irrational given the long-term potential of FB. Stay long with options.

Time to Short Every Rally In Tesla Stock

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
While many times such dramatic sell-offs are viewed as buying opportunities, the recent TSLA troubles point to even lower prices for Tesla stock over the coming weeks.

Trade of the Day: Zions Bancorporation (ZION)

By Ken Trester
Today I’m recommending a bullish trade on Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION). ZION is a financial holding company whose assets total over $65 billion, and it serves a total of 11 states.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: IHS Markit, Prologis and Macy’s

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of M, PLD and INFO have emerged as Tuesday's top trading prospects. Here's why.

3 Strong Bull Stocks to Buy

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Buyers continue to dominate the Street. Here are 3 of the best stocks to buy for the week ahead using options strategies.

Nike Earnings: Millennials Vs. China Tariffs, Who Will Win?

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nike earnings face a showdown between Millennial spending and Chinese tariffs. With NKE stock near overbought levels, it will take strong guidance to push Nike shares higher along their current rally.

There Is Life After Fox. Disney Stock Is Free to Run Higher Now.

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Disney stock is cheap and technically attractive. DIS will launch the streaming service and grow it to be a cash cow.

3 Ways to Unpack Some Hidden Treasure in Tesaro Stock

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor
TSRO stock has had a difficult 2018, but it could offer some sizable gains later down the road. Here are three ways to play Tesaro.

Trade of the Day: Verizon Communications (VZ)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We are opening a new bullish trade on Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ). One of the interesting shifts in market sentiment we have been noticing during the past few weeks is an increase in demand for stable, dividend-paying stocks.

A Free Holiday Gift in Walmart Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some layaway-style buying in WMT stock the past several weeks bodes well for shares ... and even better for this bullish play.
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