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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Next Stop for Microsoft Corporation Is $100

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Microsoft stock is coiling and a breakout is nigh for MSFT. Here are the levels to watch and a trade that may fly.

Buy the Twitter Inc Stock Breakout Without the Risk

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter stock investors received extra confirmation of a friendly trend on the TWTR price chart and the options market offers a way of positioning without risk.

It’s Time to Start “Liking” Facebook Inc Stock Again

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
A 5% correction makes Facebook stock much more attractive on any further weakness. Sell put credit spreads to be a buyer of FB at these lower levels.

3 Naked Puts to Bank $1,000 This Month

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
One of the strategies of my investment advisory newsletter, The Liberty Portfolio, is to use options for monthly income to generate about $1000 ... every month!

Costco Wholesale Corporation Is Still a Long-Term Powerhouse

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The selloff in COST stock isn't really justified, but there lies my opportunity. Go long Costco based on its solid fundamentals.

Beware of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. as Rumors Drive Volatility Higher

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
AMD stock has been driven higher lately, in part, by takeover and new product rumors. Traders should be wary and trade volatility, not direction.

Trade of the Day: Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The stocks in this industry have been soaring higher for the past few weeks, and Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) just set a new all-time closing high of $59.99 on Tuesday.

Trade of the Day: Morgan Stanley Stock Is a Breakout Candidate

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although much like the broader stock market, Morgan Stanley stock has been in consolidation mode over the past few weeks, the stock looks primed for a breakout higher.

Semiconductors are Flying High and Applied Materials, Inc. Is a Buy

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Semiconductor stocks are powering higher and Applied Materials stock is leading the charge. Sell AMAT bull put spreads to capitalize.

Microsoft Corporation Stock Is Ready for Another Breakout

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The market correction dashed Microsoft stock bulls hopes after earnings, but MSFT is ready to run higher once again.

Dollar Tree, Inc. Stock Is a Bargain Bin Gem At This Price

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dollar Tree (DLTR) management missed on several accounts, so DLTR stock's punishment is appropriate, but perhaps over done in size. Go long with relative certainty.

Why $380 Looks Great for Tesla Inc Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don’t sweat Tesla stock, enjoy the ride with a TSLA long call butterfly for healthy range gains.

Netflix, Inc. Stock Has Binged a Little Too Much

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Technicals, valuations and volatility are at extremes in Netflix stock. Sets up ideally for making money with this NFLX play.

Trade of the Day: Sell Micron Technology, Inc. While It’s Overbought

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron stock has now once again reached the very upper end price target by my work and it's time to take some MU profits through the lens of proper risk management.

Snap Inc Stock Is Headed Back to $20

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
SNAP stock is back in a "boom" cycle, moving toward $20. With the right trade, you can bank a considerable return on the Snapchat stock rally.

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Looks Too Gross to Handle

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The technicals look terrible in MCD stock. This is how traders can use McDonald's bear call spreads to capitalize.

Now Is the Time to Short Herbalife Ltd. Stock

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Now that even the biggest bear (Bill Ackman) has been forced out of his HLF stock short, is it time to short Herbalife?

Why Target Corporation Stock Is Still a Solid Bet

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street didn't like what they saw in TGT stock earnings. But management is capable of keeping this ship pointed in the right direction, so go long Target.

This Is Where You Make Your Move In Shopify Inc (US) Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shopify stock looks to go higher on the price chart but there's no reason you shouldn't snag it at a discount. Use SHOP stock options to play both the bull and bear case.
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