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.

Image representing category: Trading Advice

FedEx Stock Will Recover — Expect a Profit Delivery Soon

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fundamentally, FDX is still a solid company. FedEx stock will bounce back from this setback. The company raised its outlook in confidence.

Bet on Microsoft Stock Heading Toward $1 Trillion

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A $1 trillion market cap for Microsoft stock is still a very real possibility, but with other risks also building, smarter investors should contain their enthusiasm -- and risk.

Trade of the Day: Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (BECN)

By Ken Trester
Shares of Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (NASDAQ:BECN) fell 2% during Monday’s session, but the stock has been making a series of higher lows since August, and I’m expecting a further rebound into mid-October.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Fortive, General Mills and Macy’s

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of FTV, M and GIS are poised to make long-brewing moves regardless of which direction the market takes from here.

3 Low-Risk Short Selling Trades for Bears

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Bears have sunk their teeth into today's trio. These low-risk trade setups offer large potential rewards for short selling.

Square Stock Requires Caution Despite Strong Prospects Through 2018

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Square stock reigns supreme among Fin-techs, but SQ could have some short-term technical headwinds.

Time To Cash Out Your Chips on AMD Stock

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a monster run higher, AMD stock is finally beginning to look tired on a technical basis and over valued from a fundamental pesrpective.

Micron Technology: MU Stock Gears Up for Post-Earnings Breakout

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The recent selloff in MU is a buying opportunity ahead of earnings. Here's how to trade Micron stock for a 100% gain.

How McCormick Stock Can Add Some Spice to Your Portfolio

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor
McCormick stock has had a strong two months and MKC could continue to offer sizable gains later down the road.

Trade of the Day: Adobe Systems, Inc. (ADBE)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We’re opening a new bullish trade on Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE). ADBE released its quarterly earnings last week and beat revenue estimates by $40 million and earnings estimates by $0.04 per share — coming in at $2.29 billion and $1.73 per share, respectively.

How to Smartly Hedge Exxon Mobil Stock Again!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
XOM stock is setting up to move higher, but hedging your directional bet with a more cautious play still looks like smart business for bulls.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: PG&E, Oracle and Weyerhaeuser

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of PCG, WY and ORCL are run through the technical trading wringer. Here's the next likely move for all three.

Is Now a Good Time to Shovel Up Some SPDR Gold Trust Options?

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The GLD ETF should have sunnier days ahead. Here's how traders can set themselves up for profits in the SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD).

Now Is the Perfect Time to Buy Alphabet Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A tasty dip-buy setup has emerged in Alphabet stock. Here's how to bank on it with GOOGL bull put spreads.

Spotify Stock: How to Play a Doggish SPOT for 535%

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
For traders appreciative of the downside risk in Spotify stock, profiting from a much larger corrective move with stronger risk-adjusted returns is possible using Spotify’s options market.

Is Tyson Foods Stock Ready to Serve Up Profits for Investors?

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor
TSN stock has had a difficult 2018, but Tyson Foods could offer some sizable gains later down the road.

Microsoft Stock Looks Primed for a Pullback

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft stock has far out gained the overall market after a blistering run higher. Time for the rally in MSFT to take a breather.

Baidu Poised to Rally as U.S. and China Resume Trade Talks

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sentiment is improving on beaten down Baidu stock, and with the U.S. and China resuming trade talks, BIDU should see improved price action.

Trade of the Day: Bank of New York Mellon (BK)

By Ken Trester
My indicators are flashing sell signals this week for the second week in a row, and that is typical for this time of year. The S&P 500 pulled back by about 2% during the first week of September, but we haven’t seen any severe corrections so far, and I think that’s probably unlikely at this point with the S&P 500 Volatility Index (VIX) sitting just above the 12 level.
Load More Articles