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.

Trade of the Day: Under Armour Inc Is Worth a Look Again

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 14, 2018

UA stock's price action in recent weeks, and particularly following Tuesday's earnings report, now look like a bullish Under Armour trade is setting up.

Exxon Mobil Stock Is In the Prime Buy Area

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 13, 2018

My overall view on stocks is cautiously bullish so under this assumption, this presents me with an opportunity to profit long oil stocks. And today I choose to go long XOM on a fundamental basis.

How to Trade the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust for Massive Gains

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Feb 13, 2018

With the market trend now pointing lower, rallies are suspect. Here's how to profit with a SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) bear call spread.

Why Netflix, Inc. Stock Is Scorching Hot Now

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 13, 2018

If you subscribe to happy endings, NFLX stock is a buy, but a modified fence will keep bulls well-positioned in the event the Netflix storyline changes.

Trade of the Day: PowerShares DB US Dollar Bullish ETF (UUP)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Feb 13, 2018

These PowerShares DB US Dollar Bullish ETF (UUP) puts should have very attractive upside potential if UUP falls back to its prior lows.

Trade of the Day: Amgen, Inc. Remains a Promising Biotechnology Play

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 13, 2018

AMGN stock remains in a technically sound position and offers investors and traders well-defined risk, particularly after the two-week sell-off.

How to Play the Momo Inc Stock Uptrend

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 12, 2018

The picture looks increasingly clear on the MOMO stock chart and a modified fence still the strategy of choice before Wall Street wakes up to its misplaced skepticism

3 Stocks Holding Firm Amid the Turmoil

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Feb 12, 2018

These three stocks to buy carry relative strength in spades and have low-risk entries right now. Here's what you need to know about the prospects of each.

Don’t Miss the Oversold Bounce in Chesapeake Energy Corporation Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 12, 2018

Chesapeake Energy was hit hard in last week's market correction, but CHK stock is due for an oversold bound that could gain considerable traction with Trump's infrastructure plan.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) Stock Is About to Spike

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 12, 2018

TEVA stock has potential that is purely technical. Teva Pharmaceutical is showing a breakout that would send it 25% higher from here, so now is the time to go long.

Trade of the Day: Buy Micron Technology, Inc. at a Discount

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 12, 2018

Over the past couple of weeks, MU stock pulled back nicely along with the broader market and Micron now offers an opportunity to be bought 15% cheaper.

Priceline Group Inc Stock Is Flying High Again — Go Long on this Dip

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 9, 2018

Under the assumption that the markets in general will find footing soon, I want to cautiously go long PCLN stock. Priceline is a quality company that is worth the risk.

Bond Volatility Goes Bonkers — Profit With the iShares Barclays 20+ Yr Treas.Bond (ETF)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Feb 9, 2018

The specter of higher rates is haunting bond investors. Profit from the volatility with an options trade on iShares Barclays 20+ Yr Treas.Bond (ETF) (TLT).

Trade of the Day: Kraft Heinz Co (KHC)

By Ken Trester Feb 9, 2018

All it took was a minor change in interest rates to really push investors towards a risk-off stance.

Trade of the Day: Exxon Mobil Corporation Stock Becomes Interesting Again

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 9, 2018

XOM stock tumbled about 14% over the past five trading sessions and as a result Exxon has now reached a critical area of technical support.

Love It or Hate It, A Tesla Inc Trade Is an Easy Bet

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 8, 2018

Telsa told us that there will be difficulties in 2018 yet TSLA stock is holding. In a jittery stock market, this shows appetite to buy, so the end result should be a continuation of the rally.