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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Tesla’s Model 3 Update Could Provide Rally Fuel

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Car stocks are facing tariffs on many fronts. Geopolitical uncertainty has them in trouble. But Tesla's Model 3 update could provide the boost TSLA stock needs.

How to Profit From Wall Street’s Micron Technology Stock Flub

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Even after the spike in MU stock, Micron is still cheap from a P/E perspective. And if this momentum continues for a few days, there could be a buying frenzy in MU.

Time to Face Facts and Short Facebook Above $200

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Crisis? What crisis? Complacency reigns supreme with data breach issues all but forgotten as FB stock climbs inexorably to new highs.

Why Paypal Stock Could Be Your Wallet’s Best Friend

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Paypal stock is itching for a breakout. Here's why you should buy PYPL stock options to bank on continued strength.

Trade of the Day: FedEx (FDX)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
At least in the short term, investors seem to be counting on a resolution to the back and forth tariff threats. As that is the case, we feel that FedEx (FDX) is oversold on trade fears and out of step with the rest of the market.

Trade of the Day: Alibaba Stock Sets Up for Another Rally

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
BABA stock has largely trotted sideways over the past couple of weeks. The charts, however, now point out that Alibaba is setting up for another leg higher.

Don’t Throw Out Starbucks Stock Based on One Bad Serving of News

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
SBUX stock comparable sales are a challenge, but management now is working to fix that. This is a competent team and they will succeed in the long run. Profit from the dip today.

The Beatdown in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Fund Is Overdone

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Emerging Market stocks are deeply oversold and due for a bounce. Here's how to game the snap-back with naked puts on the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM).

Get Apple Stock at a Trade-War Discount

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a nearly 4% drop from all time highs, AAPL stock is nearing oversold levels that have marked significant lows in the past.

Cash In On HUYA Inc — ADR Stock Post-IPO

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
HUYA stock may be due for a pullback, but market timing is risky business compared to this limited-risk options play for bullish investors.

Trade of the Day: Boeing Co Stock Is Set to a Lower Altitude

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
BA stock has fallen just shy of 10% recently, partly due to trade war fears with China. It now looks like the stock is capped for the time being, which sets up a trade idea.

5 Top Stock Trades for Wednesday Morning

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stocks were under pressure again thanks to further trade talks between the U.S. and China. We looked for strength today and found it in our top stock trades for Wednesday.

Smart Plays in 2 Large-Cap Tech Stocks

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Arista Networks has a lot going for it, but investors may want to position using a moderately bearish butterfly spread.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation Is a Strong Bet for Energy Sector Bulls

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chesapeake Energy is riding the energy sector's bullish wave higher. With trade fears rising between the U.S. and China, and OPEC production concerns, it's time to go long on CHK stock.

Get Ready for Amazon.com, Inc. Stock Earnings Now

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
AMZN is not a cheap stock but it delivers hyper-growth. The next earnings report should also wow investors. Get long now.

iQiyi, Inc: A High IQ Is Not Always a Good Thing

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Timing the top in momentum stocks like iQiyi can be difficult, but employing defined-risk option strategies allows for a cushion when crafting the IQ stock position.

Trade of the Day: Facebook, Inc. (FB)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
According to The Interpublic Group (IPG), online advertising is likely to grow 6.4% this year rather than the earlier estimate of 5.2%. This news, lower interest rates and a surprisingly defensive market have continued to push FB above short-term resistance near $195 per share.

The JD.com Headline Shows Strength in GOOGL Stock for Years to Come

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet management is not sitting still. They are making the right moves to protect their lead and find new home run businesses. I go long GOOGL for the long term.

How to Profit From the Inevitable End to Snap Inc’s Comeback

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Snap Inc's bull run is about to hit a major technical snag, and that means a short-term decline for SNAP stock.
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