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.

Facebook Inc Stock Is In Crisis Mode — Profit From It

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 19, 2018

Facebook stock is falling 4% on a new spin of an old headline. Data is not secure anywhere, so this not-specific-to-FB issue too shall pass. Go long.

Trade of the Day: Waste Connections, Inc (WCN)

By Ken Trester Mar 19, 2018

While the S&P 500 has declined in four of the last five sessions, the market’s internals look much stronger than the major indices are showing on the surface.

Trade of the Day: The Awakening in Facebook Inc Is Nigh

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 19, 2018

The tech sector is hot, but Facebook Inc has been lagging, even more since the headlines from this weekend. Bet on the social media kingpin making a comeback with FB stock options.

Bank on a Bottom in Walmart Inc Stock With Put Spreads

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 16, 2018

Walmart Inc is down but not out. With support looming large the time for a bounce is nigh. Use this WMT trade to profit.

Alphabet Inc Offers Way Less Risk and Out-Sized Rewards

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 16, 2018

In a volatile and erratic market, bullish Alphabet stock traders may want to look at this play in GOOGL to profit from strength with some safety.

Overstock.com Inc Is a Falling Machete — Catch It With Metal Gloves

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 16, 2018

A big Overstock stock down day and high volatility make for an opportunity to create income with no immediate cost. Sell downside risk against a level that I believe will hold.

Trade of the Day: Time Warner Inc (TWX)

By Ken Trester Mar 16, 2018

Time Warner has a lot of assets that I think are becoming a lot more valuable because of these takeover situations.

Why United States Steel Corporation Is a Steal At This Point

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 16, 2018

X stock a steal at present prices since it is cheap on a valuation and oversold on a technical basis. Here's what you need to know about U.S. Steel.

Trade of the Day: Fade Intel Corporation Stock for a Trade

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 16, 2018

Semiconductor stocks may be getting stretched in the near term. Intel stock in particular is of interest to me for a mean-reversion move lower.

Is This the Beginning of a Rough Patch for Coca-Cola Stock?

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 15, 2018

Coca Cola stock is still iconic, but with increasing challenges off and on the price chart, position safely using the KO options market.

A Shot Across the Bow for Boeing Co

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 15, 2018

Boeing Stock weakness is weighing on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Here's the technical take and how to trade BA moving forward.

3D Systems Corporation Stock Will Print You Profits

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 15, 2018

DDD stock has technical upside potential that targets $15-per-share. Thanks to a high VIX, I can profit from 3D Systems without any out of pocket expense. Go long with room to spare.

3 Naked Puts to Help You Make $1,000 Monthly

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 15, 2018

You can earn additional income without using dividends by turning your attention to the options pits. Here's how.

After Encountering Turbulence, Boeing Stock Is Ready to Break Out

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 15, 2018

After a brief move into bear market territory, Boeing stock is looking like it is ready to take off once again.

Mylan N.V. Stock Is Headed Back Down to $40

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 15, 2018

Despite a wealth of bullish news since the beginning of March, MYL stock remains capped by this key trendline ... and it will send Mylan shares lower as a result.

Trade of the Day: FedEx (FDX)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Mar 15, 2018

We anticipate that FedEx (FDX) is going to continue its rebound in the run up to the company’s earnings announcement, which is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, after market close.