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 Perfect Time to Short Amazon.com, Inc. Stock

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Valuations and technicals point to a stall-out in the epic rally in AMZN stock. Here's how traders should approach the moves in Amazon.

Don’t Be Afraid to Trade IBM Stock on This Dip

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
It took IBM 23 quarters to break the declining revenue comps and as a reward, IBM stock is falling. There could be a bounce coming: trade it.

Trade of the Day: Snap Inc (SNAP)

By Ken Trester
Tuesday’s one-day reversal would usually have been a negative for the market, but the fact that the S&P closed higher the very next day goes to show just how strong the current market is.

Trade of the Day: O’Reilly Automotive Inc Could Be a Growth Gem

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shares of auto parts companies bounced back hard in the second half of 2017, and particularly ORLY stock could have plenty more upside left.

3 ETF Covered Calls to Earn Extra Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Even without dividends, you can earn income by selling covered calls against these index ETFs.

Why Visa Inc Stock Is Charged Up Heading Into Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With tax cuts and interest rate hikes driving revenue, Visa stock really is “everywhere you want to be” in 2018.

Mint Some Coin in Riot Blockchain Inc Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It’s time to get long Riot Blockchain, but bullish traders should avoid RIOT stock and instead buy calls in the options market.

Apple Inc. Stock Is a Winner, Even Heading Into Earnings

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
AAPL stock's fundamentals are solid and that is value I can bet on. Sell downside risk into Apple and generate consistent income to stay engaged in it.

With General Electric Corporation, It’s Time to Double Down — As a Bear!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The only buy on GE stock continues to be a bearish look at General Electric on a bleak outlook off and on the price chart.

This Is Where Tesla Stock Catches Fire

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Tesla Inc shares are on the mend. Next up is a breakout that should send TSLA stock even higher. Here's how to play it.

Trade of the Day: Goldman Sachs Group Inc Survives the Earnings Test

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Following Goldman Sachs' earnings report, GS stock dropped right into a strong technical confluence area of support.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. Could Be Primed for Gushing Growth

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Kinder Morgan is primed for gains in 2018, but will tonight's quarterly report offer any guidance or leave KMI stock vulnerable to profit taking.

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Short Juno Therapeutics Inc Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
A 50% pop on speculation is as good a reason to short JUNO stock as any. This is how you should play Juno Therapeutics now.

Place a Well-Handicapped Bet on Under Armour Inc

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
UA stock is still very much out of fashion, but a technical trifecta for bullish contrarians looks good in Under Armour.

Trade of the Day: General Electric Company (GE)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
While traders are wondering every day whether the market has reached its peak and is about to sell off, we expect uncertainty at GE to drive the stock lower.

Trade of the Day: Exxon Mobil Corporation Is Slicing Above Resistance

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
XOM stock had a nice start to 2018, but reaching this first upside price target may just be the start of a big picture breakout move.

There’s Little Value in Bitcoin Stocks — Even if Bitcoin Rises

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cryptocurrency stocks have gone crazy of late. But there's no reason to buy those stocks when access to the currencies themselves is cheaper, safer, and simpler.

Buy Facebook Stock Without the Risk

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don’t completely buy into reports of threats to Facebook. Instead, position in FB stock with greatly reduced risk.

General Electric Company Stock Is a Screaming Good Bargain

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's time to repeat another winning trade on GE stock while it suffers another dip. Here's how to approach trading General Electric.
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