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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A Smarter Nvidia Corporation Play for a Potential 500% Return

Market dynamics change and when it comes to Nvidia stock, change is good for bullish investors using this NVDA play.

3 Red-Hot Retail Stocks to Trade Today!

These retail stocks are making a ferocious comeback. Profit from the recovery in ANF, URBN and M with a trio of options trades.

It’s Time for a Comeback for Oversold JD.com, Inc. Stock

Alibaba is starting to rub U.S. retailers the wrong way. It's time for JD.com to capitalize on the dissent and sent JD stock climbing higher.

Apple Stock Looks Ripe Once Again After a Bruising

Solid fundamentals and attractive yield will put a floor in Apple stock

Trade Halliburton Company with Confidence In Spite of Tepid Response to Earnings

Fundamentally, HAL is not cheap, so it's hard to argue for value. But there is value in the quality of Haliburton stock's management team and the company history.

Trade of the Day: Alcoa Corp Travels Too Far Too Fast

Given the sharp run-up of late active investors and traders could look to set up income trades or take at least partial positions on any long-side swing trades in AA stock.

Here’s Why Netflix, Inc. Is a Buy Into Weakness

Netflix, Inc. is a market leader after earnings. Sell NFLX bull put spreads to capitalize on its continued dominance.

If You Haven’t Bought Momo Inc (ADR), Here’s How to Do It

The picture continues to improve and look increasingly strong for MOMO stock chart and even better for bullish investors using a long call vertical spread

China Selloff Sets Up Applied Materials, Inc. Bulls for a 200% Return

Wall Street's knee-jerk reaction to China's semiconductor news has Applied Materials primed for a rebound. Now is the time to bet bullish on AMAT stock.

Philip Morris International Inc. Stock Went Up in Smoke — Go Long

PM stock has a proven track record of strong management. The demise of its industry has been erroneously called too many times. This too shall pass.

Trade of the Day: NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)

With WTI crude oil trading close to $70 per barrel for the first time since 2014, energy stocks that have been laying low for a while are starting to perk up again, and one of those stocks is NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG).

Trade of the Day: Be Careful in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. After Earnings

AMD stock currently trades at a critical juncture, and a trade may be setting up following Advanced Micro's earnings report next week.

5 Stock Trades to Make First Thing Friday Morning

It was a busy day on Thursday. Here are the top stock trades we're watching on Friday, including Amazon and Raytheon.

Let Visa Inc Stock Charge Up Your Portfolio as It Tests $130

Behind solid fundamentals, Visa stock is technically bullish. Earnings may push the bulls to prevail and break out to target $130 per share.

Earnings for Big Blue Put IBM Stock in the Bargain Bin

IBM stock was rocked by lowered guidance, but it is definitely a case of shoot first and ask questions later. Time to buy Big Blue.

3 Blue-Chip Trades That You Win No Matter What

Use The Liberty Portfolio strategy of selling covered calls to make additional monthly income.

Why Tesla Inc Stock Is Worth “Test Driving” Today

It looks like a bottom has arrived in Tesla stock, but the only price guarantee is with TSLA options. Here's what you need to know.

Is Twitter Inc Stock Headed to $40 Following Earnings?

Twitter stock could hit $40 per share according to Morgan Stanley, if next week's earnings go right. Here's how to trade TWTR ahead of the event.

Trade of the Day: Home Depot Inc Builds Upside Momentum for a Trade

Through the lens of technical analysis, Home Depot stock displayed bullish behavior on Wednesday, and HD now looks to be in good position for a trade higher.