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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Trade of the Day: UnitedHealth Group Is Waving Down the Bulls

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
So far in January, UnitedHealth stock has lagged the healthcare rally but UNH looks increasingly giddy for a breakout.

Buy Into the Intel Corporation Stock Dip

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dips these days are rare so when a quality proven company like INTC sells off I go long. But we are at all time highs so leave room for error.

Why Paypal Holdings Inc Stock Is Making a Strong Comeback

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Paypal (PYPL) scored a rousing breakout Wednesday. With PYPL stock heating up once more, it's time to deploy bullish trades. This bull call spread can double your money.

Why Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Will Have a Breakout Year in 2018

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
AMD stock is looking good off and on the price chart, but a good defense with a fully-hedged collar is always a better risk-adjusted play with Advanced Micro Devices.

3 High-Risk, High-Reward Naked Puts

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Earn big income bucks using these naked put trades in some big-name, solid stocks -- AMZN, GOOGL and PCLN.

Trade of the Day: Microsoft (MSFT)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Investors will be looking for growth this quarter, and Microsoft (MSFT) is positioned well from a technical and fundamental perspective.

Trade of the Day: Micron Technology, Inc. Could Be the Next Breakout

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Through a multiweek/month lens a next leg higher in MU stock and other semiconductor stocks may just be getting underway.

Why Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Stock Is Making a Comeback in 2018

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Chinese stocks are on the move and Alibaba (BABA) is leading the charge. Here's how to capitalize on continued BABA stock strength.

Go Long Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. In a Red-Hot Sector

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
AMD stock is on the move. While I can't guarantee how quickly Advanced Micro reaches its potential, I bet on its support for income.

Why Target Corporation Stock Still Has Plenty of Room for Profit

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon isn't buying Target, and once the hype fades, so too will TGT stock. But you can still profit from the coming correction.

Caterpillar Inc. Has Finally Reached a Top

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
CAT stock is looking toppy and tired after being overvalued on a fundamental basis and overbought on a technical perspective.

Trade of the Day: Weight Watchers International, Inc. (WTW)

By Ken Trester
January is "prime time" for Weight Watchers, and this time last year we had great success in Maximum Options with a similar trade to the one I'm recommending today.

Bank of America Corp Is Red Hot, But Don’t Get Burnt!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America looks solid, but great-looking conditions on and off the price chart do not mean investors can’t get burned.

Trade of the Day: Netflix, Inc. Kicks Off the New Year With a Bang

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
On Jan. 2, NFLX stock completed the first leg of a breakout that Netflix traders and investors could now look to sink their teeth into.

A Dogged International Business Machines Corp. Stock Is Primed for Upside in 2018

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Forget the dividend on IBM stock and focus on increasing returns while drastically reducing risk using the options market.

27 Quotes From Investing Greats to Make You a Better Dividend Investor

By Sure Dividend
It’s hard to overstate how much investors have to gain by studying these investors.

The Direxion Junior Gold Miners Bull Fund (JNUG) Is Still Packed With Profits

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Bitcoin is hogging headlines recently, gold is still as popular as ever. Profit from the trading range in JNUG and GLD.

Apple Inc’s Best Years Are Behind It — Prepare for AAPL Stock’s Decline

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple is trading on the ghost of the company it once was. When that sentiment fades, so too will AAPL stock.

Three Important Stock Charts to Kick Off 2018

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
To kick off 2018, here are three important charts to gain perspective on stocks and commodities. The year will have plentiful opportunities for the patient market participant.
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