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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Qualcomm Inc Could Get Beijing’s Approval on NXP Semi Bid This Week

By InvestorPlace Staff
Qualcomm Inc could get Beijing's approval later this week on the NXP acquisition. QCOM stock has beat the market over the past month as the deal got global regulators' nods.

5 Top Stock Trades for Tuesday Morning

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Friday was a quiet session in the stock market, particularly with the holiday on Monday coming up. Here are our top stock trades to make when the markets resume trading after Memorial Day.

Gap Inc Stock Is In the Middle of a Red Tag Sale

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Technically Gap stock has been trading in a wide 12-month range. The zone below $30 has been pivotal for years. So now that GPS stock has fallen back there, I expect it to provide some support.

Buy the Oil Stocks Dip with the Energy Select Sector ETF

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Oil stocks are getting hammered today. Use the weakness as an opportunity. Sell bull puts in the XLE ETF to play the energy sector.

Wells Fargo & Co Stock Is a Rough Diamond — Go Long

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fundamentally, WFC is cheap, so owning Wells Fargo shares will definitely be an opportunity for long-term profits. 

Earn Retail Returns with This Kohl’s Corporation Trade

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sentiment is still lagging on Kohl's Corporation, but strong earnings could prompt upgrades and send KSS stock soaring higher. Here's how to profit from the rally.

Trade of the Day: Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (FOXA)

By Ken Trester
While the market isn’t giving the all-clear signal just yet, the bidding war between Disney (NYSE:DIS) and Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) for Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (NASDAQ:FOXA) puts the stock in a very strong position.

Boeing Corporation Stock Is Ready for Takeoff

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don’t give up on a friendly trend in BA stock, ride it more smartly with this modified and bullish butterfly position.

More Discounting Ahead in Target Corporation Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some returning of TGT stock following earnings suggests even deeper discounts to come and reason for bears to consider a below-market, modified butterfly spread in Target.

Subscribe to the Netflix, Inc. Stock Breakout Without the Risk

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Do you appreciate risk control? Then this modified butterfly spread in NFLX stock is perfect for options traders who respect downside protection.

Fade the Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Rally

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a 10% Ackman-driven rally, Lowe's Companies is due for a reversal. Here's how to profit from the LOW stock decline.

Wall Street’s Negative Reaction to NetApp Inc. Earnings Is Wrong

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors were wrong to sell NTAP down on this earnings report. Profit from their mistake and go long the strong results that management delivered.

This Morning’s Flash Sale on Best Buy Co Inc Won’t Last — Grab Some

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors are wrong to sell BBY stock so harshly on a massive comparable sales beat. Best Buy is growing sales while meeting profit expectations -- a formula for success.

Trade of the Day: PowerShares Japanese Yen ETF (FXY)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We think the flight into certain safe-havens will continue as the lira falls and threatens to hurt the European stock and bond markets, and we are using the PowerShares Japanese Yen ETF (FXY) to take advantage of the geopolitical risks posed by Turkey.

Trade of the Day: Two Ways to Trade Apple Inc. Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
AAPL stock rallied alongside technology stocks on May 23 and, through the lens of technical analysis, moved to a key spot where a next Apple trade looks to be in the cards.

This Is the Best Chance You Have at Shorting Tesla Inc Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The Tesla bulls can't seem to gain control of TSLA stock. But that doesn't mean you can't profit from Tesla shares -- use the options market!

Investors are Leery of Intuit Inc’s Muted Guidance, And You Can Profit

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
INTU has been executing flawlessly and this report doesn't change that fact. Muted forward guidance for Intuit doesn't mean the stock is going down. Profit from this unreasonable fear.

3 Common Recommendations That Are Just Plain Bad Investment Advice

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
Avoiding bad investment advice such as staying in your comfort zone, buying what you love, and always diversifying will help you know what to do when investing.

Catch the Next Rally in Netflix, Inc. Stock — Watch the Preview Here

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fundamentally, NFLX stock is not cheap but that is okay as long as growth continues to be as strong, so there is a good chance that Netflix will be above $350 soon.
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