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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Time to Be a Bear in Alphabet Inc Stock

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
A combination of GOOGL's rich valuations and overextended technicals points to a pullback in Alphabet stock.

Trump to Qualcomm, Inc. Stock: ‘Watch Out Below!’

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the Broadcom deal in ashes, Qualcomm stock has no price support left. Here's how to profit from the coming decline.

How Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc Can Give You a 750% Return

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Improving bottom-lines off and on the price chart in Valeant stock build the case for an out-of-the-money bull call spread. Here's what you should do with VRX.

Trade of the Day: PayPal Holdings Inc Stock Aims Toward $85

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Through the lens of a simple trend following strategy, PayPal stock has a well-defined upside target for PYPL traders to take advantage of upon a breakout move.

The Amgen, Inc. Stock Spring Is About to Pop

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Amgen stock is coiling like a spring. When the breakout comes, use AMGN call spreads to profit.

Qualcomm, Inc. Stock Fell Off a Cliff Last Night — Go Long the Headline

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The QCOM/AVGO deal is dead. Now I can bet on the mid term future of Qualcomm stock for easy profits. There might be some resonant headlines but overall, this too shall pass.

Micron Technology, Inc. Stock Looks Too Tasty to Avoid

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It’s okay to buy into what Wall Street is selling in Micron stock, but a bullish modified fence is the smarter way to position in MU.

Trade of the Day: Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Rising rates are bad for dividend-payers, and the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) is likely to be in the crosshairs if inflation/interest rate expectations shift (as we expect) this week.

Trade of the Day: Amazon.com, Inc. Reaches the Stratosphere

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While momentum traders are loving the AMZN rally and I certainly want to respect the longer-term growth prospects of Amazon stock, to my eye the ascent is unsustainable.

3 Tech Stocks That Are Breaking Out Now

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The Nasdaq Index soared to record heights last week, making tech stocks the leading sector. Here are three picks in the space poised to breakout next.

Profit From Ulta Beauty Inc Into Earnings

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fundamentally, ULTA stock is not cheap relative to its sector. But in its defense it does deliver better growth than most. Wall Street will come around.

Try This Bullish Refill in Starbucks Corporation Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A very low-risk and well-placed options strategy is still the right blend of sweet profits with reduced risk. Try this Starbucks stock options trade to profit with minimal risk!

Now Is the Time to Cash In the Chips on Micron Technology, Inc.

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Overbought and overloved, Micron stock is poised for a pullback after a monster move higher.

Trade of the Day: Bank of America Corp Is a Breakout Mover

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America stock recently had a breakout move worth respecting. Active investors and traders could now look to bet on a continuation of BAC's upside momentum.

Paypal Holdings Inc Stock Is Itching for a Breakout

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A breakout for Paypal Holdings Inc is fast approaching. Use PYPL stock call spreads to double your money.

Wall Street Is Overreacting to Tesla Inc Headlines — Go Long

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
This is an over-reaction to accounting staff change in Tesla stock. I go long the opportunity, since the company bullishness remains intact on this change.

Shop, Don’t Drop Walmart Inc Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some deep discounting is making the case for getting long Walmart stock without spending a cent using an unorthodox options combination.

Trade of the Day: General Electric Company (GE)

By Ken Trester
Everybody hates the stock, it’s dropped dramatically, they’re ready to hang the former CEO…and the problem has been that GE just was not generating enough cash. But now, my indications are that it is.

Trade of the Day: Don’t Chase Netflix, Inc.

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix stock once again looks overly extended for the near term. Even a big growth stock like NFLX does not have to be chased higher and bought at any price.
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