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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3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: J M Smucker Co, PepsiCo, Inc. and Kansas City Southern

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Getting a read on stock charts isn't easy, but in this kind of tricky trading environment, it's necessary.

3 Bear Trades for a Lackluster Summer

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Summer is on us and bears are on the prowl. Here are three bear trades to score profits in this choppy market.

How to Deal With Alibaba Stock Before the Earnings Spike

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
For almost a year, BABA stock has technically been bouncing off the $170-per-share area on every selloff. Here's how to deal with Alibaba stock now.

2 Big Bank Stocks Poised to Pop After the Recent Drop

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank stocks like JPM and C are looking attractive on both a fundamental and technical basis after the Fed gives the go ahead to raise the dividend and increase stock buy backs.

A Twitter Stock Breakout Is Not Fake News!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Make the most of some technical ennui in an otherwise very trendy TWTR stock using a modified and bullish call butterfly combination

Trade of the Day: Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A (STZ)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
One obvious target of a trade war would be beverage-exporters. However, we think that it will create an opportunity with STZ to the upside as investors seek an alternative beverage products company with more import- than export-exposure.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Exxon Mobil, Illinois Tool Works and Verizon

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Take a look at the stock charts of XOM, VZ and ITW to find some developing, trade-worthy trends that might get your summer started on the right foot.

Don’t Fear This Chinese Stock, Buy iQiyi Now

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
iQIYI is seriously undervalued, and the shares are beginning to make a come back. Don't let Wall Street's fear of Chinese stocks keep you from buying into the IQ stock rally.

Wells Fargo Stock Is Rallying, But It’s Not Too Late to Chase It

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Banks valuations have been too cheap. Now that Wells Fargo (WFC) passed the stress tests, it is free to implement its financial engineering to support the stock. Go long solid value.

Trade of the Day: Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK)

By Ken Trester
I’m betting on additional downside ahead, as we saw a pretty strong one-day reversal on Wednesday that has yet to be recovered. One area that does look good for the bulls, though, is the energy sector.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Sherwin-Williams, Regeneron and Allstate

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
These three stock charts have the makings and markings of trade set-ups. Here's why, and how to best play them in this unusual environment.

This Trade War Is Eating Away at Home Depot’s Foundation

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The trade war is weakening the foundation of Home Depot's rally. Combined with rising interest rates, this new treat could force HD stock to test long-term support.

Go Long Netflix Stock Despite Trade War Uncertainty

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
NFLX's global expansion has been phenomenal so far and it's likely to continue. Netflix's first-mover advantage and content are both great and will keep the company ahead of the competition.

Don’t Get a Rude Awakening — Position Smartly With Tesla Stock Options

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Use the options market to get long TSLA stock for smarter, risk-adjusted returns in front of key Model 3 production news.

Trade of the Day: Caterpillar (CAT)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) has been caught in the crosshairs of the escalating trade tensions between the United States and China. The company has been hit not only by the rising cost of steel but also by the potential decline in sales the company may experience in China if the trade war continues.

Trade of the Day: Micron Technology Broke Its Upside Momentum

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
MU stock looks to point lower through a multiweek lens, and active investors and traders can set up trades to position for more downside in Micron.

2 Tech Stock Comebacks on the Rise: Fitbit and GoPro

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
FIT stock and GPRO stock still have their challenges, but friendlier trends are emerging and look good for positioning with a pair of options strategies for contrarian bullish investors

Time to Jump Back on the Micron Bandwagon

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron stock is rebounding from key support after the broad market's trade-war sell off. And this trading idea could earn you a triple-digit return on the MU stock rally.

Why Michael Kors Stock Is Bound to Pop

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Retail stocks are hot and Michael Kors (KORS) is leading the charge. Watch for an upside breakout in KORS stock this week.
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