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 Blue-Chip Covered Calls to Sell for Big Money

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's how and why investors should consider earning additional income by selling these three blue-chip covered calls.

Under Armour, Inc. Bulls Take the Home Field Advantage

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Under Armour stock is shaping up for a championship season in 2018, and a vertical call spread offering defined and reduced risk is the smart way for bulls to place a bet in UAA.

How to Trade Nike Inc. as the Stock Heads for $70

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nike stock is breaking higher with speed. NKE options indicate that $70 could fall soon. Here's how to trade the breakout.

Netflix, Inc. Stock Is Starting to Look Binge-Worthy Again

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
A 15% pullback to technical support sets up for an ideal put credit spread trade in Netflix stock. Here's what NFLX traders need to know.

Trade of the Day: Twitter (TWTR)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We believe the fallout that both Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) and Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) have been facing from their practice of selling user data has not yet fully run its course.

Trade of the Day: Apple Inc. Stock Flexes Some Muscle

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The broader U.S. stock market staged a notable so called "bullish reversal" on Wednesday. Technology stocks as a sector participated nicely in the bounce, as did AAPL stock.

Prime Your Portfolio for Profits With Amazon.com, Inc.

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Another trade war headline, another overnight plunge in equity futures. Traders tiring of the market merry-go-round should take heart. You can use the volatility to your advantage using options on market leaders like Amazon stock.

Cordcutting Will Drive Comcast Corporation Stock Below $30

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Comcast earnings are on tap this month, but Wall Street will favor subscriber numbers over revenue gains ... and the results won't be pretty for Comcast stock.

Trade Intel Corporation Stock With Confidence In Spite of the Apple Headline

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
INTC stock is cheap and will still prosper from the tech trade in spite of the AAPL threat. 2020 is a long time away and traders aren't that forward looking. Support will hold if markets hold.

Alphabet Inc. Is an Easy Long From Here!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
I am bullish Alphabet stock over the long term, but right now I am generating income from what others fear. Bet on support to hold through 2018 for free profits in GOOGL stock.

Tesla Inc Stock May Be Headed for a Flaming Crash

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The curtain has finally been pulled back on Tesla stock and Elon Musk. What it reveals is not a pretty sight.

Nike Inc Stock Is a Big Winner With This Play

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
NKE stock bulls and bears have been wrestling, but laying down a small wager on a moderately bullish 2.5-pointer butterfly spread looks like the ticket for Nike bulls.

Trade of the Day: Adobe Systems Inc’s Impressive Relative Strength

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
ADBE stock continues to hold up better than its sector and despite a little pullback over the past few trading days is still higher by more than 20% for the year.

Quality Stocks Like Citigroup Inc Will Be Higher Soon — Go Long

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
C stock is cheap and has recently fallen 15% from recent highs. I want to bet that the worst is almost over for Citigroup so I can profit.

Qualcomm, Inc. Is Showing Real Value

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The case for value is apparent, but a bearish Qualcomm stock price chart means bullish investors may want to be a bit more careful using this play.

Trade of the Day: Union Pacific (UNP)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We are looking for Union Pacific (UNP) to climb back up to resistance at $140 as the company approaches its earnings announcement on April 26, before market open.

Trade of the Day: Home Depot Inc Is a Trading Bounce Candidate

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
There is ultimately the potential for a bigger corrective move in HD stock, for now a trading bounce opportunity is beginning to set up for traders and active investors.

How to Play Bank of America Corp Stock Without Getting Played

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Look past today’s volatility and the big picture off and on the price chart looks good for Bank of America stock. But it looks even better for a well-placed, moderately bullish butterfly strategy in BAC.

How to Trade Boeing Co Stock Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Boeing is struggling with trade war threats and steel/aluminum tariffs. But BA stock's selloff may be a buying opportunity ahead of earnings.
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