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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CAT Stock Is Looking Ready To Start Purring Again

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
CAT stock will likely continue to hold the $140 level in front of earnings given the cheap valuation and improved technical outlook.

It’s Time to Shop Shopify Inc Stock Now!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
If history rhymes, there’s sufficient supports to buy into Shopify stock today with a bull call spread.

Trade of the Day: Alphabet Inc Is a Tale of Two Time Frames

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Traders could look to trade GOOGL stock long or short depending on which direction the stock will break out of its well-defined near-term trading range.

Is Facebook, Inc. Stock Worth the Risk Ahead of Earnings?

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook stock is set for a relief rally following earnings later this month, but only if FB can show that privacy concerns will have little impact on growth.

Profit From Exxon Mobil Corporation Stock Bears!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Technically speaking, XOM has had a consolidation zone around $61 per share where I can risk money for relatively easy profit. This has been a pivot area for over a decade. Such long-term pivots usually require unusual events the fail. I see none likely for the near-term.

Get Long Micron Technology, Inc., But Get Creative

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron stock bulls may be feeling sting right now, but the time is also right to buy this unorthodox, low-cost and well-placed MU strategy.

3 Short Trades for a Dicey Market

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Markets remain in turmoil and that's creating many bearish opportunities. Here are three weak stocks to consider for short trades.

Why Exxon Mobil Corporation Stock Is Finally Worth Another Look

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock is percolating once more. It's time for some old-fashion bottom fishing with XOM bull puts.

Trade of the Day: McDonald’s (MCD)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We expect McDonald’s (MCD) to continue climbing up toward $170 in the run up to the company’s earnings announcement on April 30, before market open.

Will This Week Be the Turning Point for Stocks?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stocks are in a transition where the 'buy the dip' mentality should shift toward a 'sell the rip' strategy. Here's what investors need to know.

Trade of the Day: Micron Technology, Inc. Could Have More Downside

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron stock has had a nice mean-reversion move lower and could bounce in the immediate term. Through a multi-week lens, however, MU may not be done dropping.

Nvidia Corporation Stock Is a Cautious Buy At This Point

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nvidia (NVDA) is ripe for a larger correction and for like-minded bullish, but pragmatic investors, a cautious long put butterfly spread looks very attractive.

Go Long Delta Air Lines, Inc. Even While Stocks Are in Limbo

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Delta stock is cheap and I bet the worst case scenario is not as bad as Wall Street is pricing in. Use this DAL play to generate income off what others fear.

Time to Throw Some Chips In the Pot With Micron Technology, Inc. Stock

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Former red-hot momentum darling MU is now under-loved -- and under-priced. Time to take a guardedly bullish stance in Micron stock.

Why Delta Air Lines, Inc. Stock Can Still Make You Rich

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amid the data breach deluge, you may have missed that Delta Air Lines said it will beat consensus earnings estimates. While Wall Street's distracted, it's time to bet bullish on Delta stock.

Trade of the Day: iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index (ETF) (FXI)

By Ken Trester
Even in a volatile market, I'm always looking to find bargains. And traders looking for value in this market should keep in mind that the recent declines in the Japanese and Chinese markets have been much more severe than what we have seen in the U.S.

Trade of the Day: FedEx Corporation Is Poised for a Move

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
FedEx stock has seen a bumpy ride so far in 2018. The current juncture for FDX, however, sets up a buying opportunity for the active investing and trading crowd.

Go Long Netflix, Inc. Despite Political Uncertainty

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix stock continues to get the benefit of the doubt from investors on Wall Street. My opinion is that Wall Street bulls will buy this dip, and if so, then Netflix will soar.

The Tesla Inc Stock Rebound Will Fail … Short It

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The long-awaited rebound in Tesla Inc has arrived. Don't believe it. Instead, bet on more pain with this TSLA options trade.
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