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: Snap Inc Is Showing Signs of Life

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although SNAP stock still has plenty left to prove, its Dec. 5 rally has promising aspects particularly through a trading lens.

Game the Retail Stock Recovery with the SPDR S&P Retail (ETF)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The retail sector is smokin' hot. Here's how to trade its emergence using the SPDR S&P Retail (ETF). XRT ETF options are primed to sell.

The Goldman Sachs Group Inc Rally Is Due for a Rest — Profit Anyway

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The rally in Goldman Sachs is running out of gas. And with option premiums juiced this is a perfect opportunity for GS iron condors.

Amazon.com, Inc. Is a Falling Machete — Catch It With Caution

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
AMZN is the mother of momentum stocks and it's falling. Catching the Amazon machete can be dangerous, but is also fruitful.

Target Corporation Stock Still Has More Gifts to Give

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A seasonally jolly narrative has TGT stock looking festive as ever, but I still believe a long butterfly spread in Target is the way to go.

After a 15% Drubbing, Nvidia Corporation Looks Ripe

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nvidia's fundamentals are looking more reasonable as the technical picture points to a potential bounce in NVDA stock.

Go Long Alphabet Inc While Wall Street Doubts the Mega-Techs

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Nasdaq is a falling knife thanks to investors fleeing quality names like GOOGL stock. Bet on the bounce and make your money.

Trade of the Day: Facebook (FB)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The reason this intraday drop to support is important is that we believe FB is oversold at this point due to an over-reaction on Wall Street to sell tech stocks.

Trade of the Day: It’s Almost Go Time for Alphabet Inc Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
GOOGL stock has pulled back to a first area of potential buying interest on its daily chart. A bullish reversal, however, still needs to take hold.

3 Energy Stocks That Are Blazing a Trail

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Oil prices are rising and energy stocks are on the mend. We've scoured the sector and these three companies are poised for BIG upside.

Get Long GW Pharmaceuticals PLC- ADR for Free

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pharmaceutical stocks tend to be wild. I use the uncertainty to create income out of thin air in GWPH stock.

Micron Technology, Inc. Stock Is an Enticing Buy Again

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
There’s no free lunch on Wall Street, but this no-cost strategy could return $3 for MU stock bulls. Here's what you should do with Micron Technology.

Get Free Cash From Alibaba Group Holding Ltd by Christmas

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
BABA stock has had a mini correction. Now I can generate income by selling risk below support in Alibaba.

Trade of the Day: Bancorpsouth Bank (BXS)

By Ken Trester
Regional banks do pay a lot of taxes, so they’re a natural beneficiary of this tax reform effort. Plus, the looser regulatory environment is helpful as well.

Trade of the Day: Micron Technology, Inc. Nears a Better Buy Spot

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After Micron's mean-reversion move lower, MU stock is now nearing a better buying opportunity again. Traders and investors take note.

Buy the Dip in the Mighty Micron Technology, Inc

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The selling in semiconductors is overdone: Use MU options to buy this Micron stock dip for high probability profits.

A Billion Users Can’t Be Wrong About Facebook Inc

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Create income from fears that FB will continue to fall. Sell premium into the fears of Facebook bears but leave room for error.

Ulta Beauty Inc Is on Sale, But Not for Long

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
ULTA stock is falling on a bad earnings report reaction. Use the downside fear to generate income and sell puts into support.

It’s Game On for Activision Blizzard, Inc. Bulls

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Buy the longer-term growth narrative in ATVI stock today with more security and flexibility using a modified Activision spread.
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