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: ConocoPhillips (COP)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
OPEC has agreed to extend its oil-production cap through the end of 2018, further restricting the supply of crude oil in a market environment that is seeing a steady increase in demand as economies around the globe show solid growth. This is great news for independent oil & gas firms.

Trade of the Day: Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (USA) Is a Breakout Candidate

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The charts of POT stock reveal a bullish pattern in multiple time frames and Potash, in my eye, has potential for higher prices.

The Tech Wreck Is Creating Opportunity in Salesforce.com, Inc.

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Don't let Wednesday's drop fool you. This dip in Salesforce.com is a buy. Here's how to structure your CRM stock trade.

Boeing Co Set to Gain Altitude Through December

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Boeing Co stock is poised for a breakout above $270 that should send BA stock higher through the end of the year.

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Indx (ETF) Approaches a ‘Prime Buy’ Spot

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF boasts one of the best uptrends on the Street. And that makes this EEM dip a rousing buy. Here's how!

Pick Up Citigroup Inc Stock Before the Breakout

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Be optimistic of a solid support off and on the C stock chart, but if you want FDIC-like protection, investors should position in Citigroup with a collar strategy.

3 ‘FANG’ Stocks to Trade Without the Risk

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
FANG stocks are all the rage but they're not without risk. Here's how to make money and sidestep the risks using options trading.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Stock Will Bounce Back. Here’s How to Play It.

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The selling in Alibaba stock reached an extreme. BABA looks washed out and it is ready for a counter trend rally.

Take a Chance, Go Long PayPal Holdings Inc

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Catching falling momentum stocks like PayPal requires courage. Using PYPL stock options makes it easier. Sell risk against support for income.

How to Catch Falling Apple Inc. Stock for Free … AGAIN!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
AAPL stock is possibly the easiest knife to catch. The Wednesday dip is an excellent opportunity to go long Apple.

Trade of the Day: Netflix, Inc. Is Nearing a Buy Spot Again

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
NFLX stock tumbled 5.54% on Wednesday, but in my eye Netflix is now just becoming more attractive again for a trade higher.

It’s Not Too Late to Go Long JPMorgan Chase & Co.

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
JPM stock looks like a runaway train but it's far from derailing. JP Morgan Chase is still a value from which I can profit.

$1,200 Is a Short-Term Top in Amazon.com, Inc. Stock

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
It looks like $1200 is a line in the sand for the rally in AMZN stock. Here's what Amazon traders should do about it.

Morgan Stanley Stock Is Set to Break Out Soon

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's worth being optimistic about Morgan Stanley (MS), but you should play MS stock more intelligently using a fully hedged collar strategy.

How to Collect a 40% Gain on Facebook Inc Stock in Just Two Weeks

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
FB stock is nearing the end of a technical pattern that could signal a short-term breakout for Facebook. Here's what you should do.

If You Missed It Before, Here’s a Second Chance to Go Long Square Inc

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Catch this falling knife before it's too late. SQ stock fell but will find footing soon. Sell risk for income but leave room for error.

Trade of the Day: Cypress Semiconductor (CY)

By Ken Trester
The only stocks I really want to be in on the long side are those that have been ripping to the upside, such as some of the semiconductor stocks.

Trade of the Day: Bank on the SPDR KBW Regional Banking ETF for Some Serious Coin

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Active investors would be wise to take note of the latest bullish move in the KRE ETF as it looks to be gaining steam in multiple time frames.

Netflix, Inc. Is Ready for a Year-End Run

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Netflix, Inc. shares are breaking out today to kick-start a year-end run. Here's how to double your money with NFLX stock options.
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