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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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.

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.
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