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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Bet Big and Bullish on Under-Loved Taiwan Semiconductor Ahead of Earnings

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing has been largely shunned by the semiconductor crowd. But TSM stock is set for a rebound that could turn heads.

Go Long JPMorgan Chase Stock Despite the Rhetoric

There is upside potential in JPM stock in spite of the Wall Street malaise. It's easy to regurgitate the consensus opinion but smart money trades the fundamentals and JPM has those in droves.

Trade of the Day: Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (USA) (AEM)

It is said that copper is a leading indicator for the market and, while some think that this means the economy will follow copper to the downside, I think the commodity has been oversold and that it will rebound from current levels.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Kansas City Southern, Nordstrom and TJX Companies

Stock charts Nordstrom, TJX Companies and Kansas City Southern are shaping up as your best trading prospects as the week comes to a close.

Broadcom Stock Is A Knife Worth Catching

AVGO is down 17% today but eventually investors will come back to see the upside potential. This acquisition sounds expensive now but in the long run will improve the company's profitability metrics

Raise Your Sights in Activision Blizzard Stock

Activision Blizzard is a momentum stock for the ages. Here's how to game its next breakout with ATVI stock options.

How to Shop for Big Profits in Shopify Stock

A well-positioned and modified butterfly spread in Shopify (SHOP) stock is a better way to capture stronger risk-adjusted returns for bullish investors positioning through earnings.

Netflix Stock Is Headed to $450 Following Earnings

Netflix may be up 114% in 2018, but the shares still have some gas left in the tank. Monday's quarterly report will provide the spark for one more rally from NFLX stock.

Trade of the Day: Turtle Beach (HEAR)

We are recommending buying shares of Turtle Beach (HEAR) because we don’t need to use options to gain some profit-generating leverage on this small-cap stock. It’s growing by double-digit percentages all on its own.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Comcast Corporation, Duke Energy and Regions Financial Corp

CMCSA, DUK and RF stock charts are shaping up as your top trading prospects headed into the weekend.

Trade of the Day: Michael Kors Stock Is Ripe for the Picking

KORS stock, although higher for the year, is lagging the consumer discretionary stocks rally and is still showing plenty of giddiness for a breakout to the upside.

Shop Today for a Gift in Walmart Stock

WMT stock is setting itself up nicely on and off the price chart, but for investors wanting to shop smartly in Walmart, you can find some better-priced merchandise.

Why eBay Stock Is on the Auction Block

EBAY stock will find footing and live up to Wall Street's price expectations. Go long now but with room to spare during these headline threats to eBay.

The Starbucks Rally Was Born to Die — Short It!

The bounce in Starbucks Corporation shares is a ruse. But there's a way to game its eventual failure. Here's how to score SBUX stock profits.

Trade of the Day: Walmart Stock Looks Ripe to Resolve Higher

For the past four months, WMT stock has found itself in a new consolidation phase which, in my eye, now stands a good chance of resolving to the upside for a trade.

Marathon Oil Is Warmed Up and Ready to Catch Fire

Oils stocks are hot and Marathon Oil Corporation is ready to run. Here's how to trade today's big MRO stock breakout.

The Recent Fall in Wynn Resorts Stock Is an Opportunity for Bulls

The WYNN machine is on rails so it's likely to bounce from this malaise. Patient bulls will be rewarded in the next few months.

Trade of the Day: Gilead Sciences (GILD)

There is a lot of uncertainty swirling in the markets, and that’s really the last thing that investors want. However, one stock I’ve had my eye on recently for a bullish play is Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD), which has jumped from the $72 level to over $76 in just the last three sessions.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: SBA Communications, Pfizer and Range Resources

Stock charts of SBA Communications, Range Resources and Pfizer are shaping up as the most tradeworthy bets here.