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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Square Stock Will Keep Launching Higher

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
SQ stock is a rousing buy after earnings. With that in mind, here's a Square option trade that will double your money on the coming breakout.

Dropbox Stock Is Perfect for Those Who Ignore Wall Street’s Hate

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Worries about the departure of Dropbox's COO are temporary. DBX stock should be OK in the months ahead as the company's plans are greater than just one person.

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

By Ken Trester
The market's technical picture is shaping up to look quite like what we saw just before the sharp correction at the start of this year. Today I'm recommending a bearish trade on a stock that's looking particularly vulnerable after missing its Q3 numbers.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Nektar Therapeutics, Waters and A.O. Smith

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
As we move into the weekend, the stock charts of AOS, NKTR and WAT should be on your radar.

Spotify Stock Is Streaming Higher — Tune In

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Spotify stock is on the move with a 5% rally this morning. Here are the price levels to watch and how to capitalize in SPOT.

Is Home Depot Stock Bound to Crumble Soon?

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The foundations are crumbling for Home Depot's rally. Earnings and revenue guidance could make or break HD stock's post report fortunes.

This Booking Holdings Earnings Dip Is Your Ticket to Easy Profits

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Booking.com is definitely a momentum stock so it moves fast. With time, dips in BKNG stock are opportunities to go long.

How to Make Easy Money From 3D Systems Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bullish options traders in DDD stock have continued reasons to go long given a new out-of-the-money vertical for huge risk-adjusted profits following an earnings blowout.

An Options Pairs Play in the Homebuilders Group: DHI and BZH

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Minimize risk, but enjoy huge upside and downside with a pair of competing verticals in homebuilders DHI and BZH

Trade of the Day: Bank of America (BAC)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Now that the stress of the Federal Reserve’s “stress tests” are in the rearview mirror, financial stocks are climbing higher, as they are now free to pay larger dividends and buy back more stock as they move forward with their capital plans, and Bank of America (BAC) is no exception.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: PepsiCo, American International Group and Hilton Hotels

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The stock charts of HLT, PEP and AIG are all offering traders some interesting opportunities this morning.

Trade of the Day: Deckers Outdoor Stock Could Trot Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
DECK stock has been exhibiting a series of constructive moves, and that should now provide an opportunity for Deckers bulls to pounce on.

Game the Sale in Activision Blizzard Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Activision Blizzard shares have fallen to an attractive buy point. Here's how to use ATVI stock options to capitalize.

Funko Stock Is Ready to Pop on the Pop Culture Toy Boom

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Funko may have had a rough IPO, but FNKO stock has jumped more than 60% in the past month on key licensing deals. That should mean strong earnings guidance and a pop in FNKO following Thursday's report.

Even Near Highs, DIS Stock Is a Good Long-Term Bet

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
There will be hiccups along the way, but DIS stock is poised to give NFLX a run for its money in streaming content. Management is competent and they have the assets to get the job done.

Time to Take a Chance on Scientific Games After a 25% Drubbing

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a brutal 25% selloff for Scientific Games, some big-time call buyers think the worst may be over for SGMS stock. Time to follow along with them.

Trade of the Day: UPS Stock Has Upside Squeeze Potential

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
UPS stock had an explosive rally following the company's July earnings report. Its consolidation period since then looks increasingly likely to resolve to the upside.

How to Score Cash Flow on GPRO Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
GoPro is flying high after better-than-expected earnings. Here's how to score high probability cash flow for the month ahead using GPRO stock options.

There Is an Open House Sale on Zillow Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The once simple concept of Zillow business is now much more complicated and less obvious. So Z stock traders are running away.
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