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.

Go Long Southwest Airlines Co Stock for Plentiful New Year Gains

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 28, 2017

Some falling knives are easier to catch than others. I am betting that support will hold in Southwest (LUV_ stock through year end.

Netflix, Inc. Is Going to $200, Here’s How to Make 300% on the Rally

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 28, 2017

The consolidation period is over for Netflix and NFLX stock is going to $200. Here's how to profit from the rally.

ConocoPhillips Is a Falling Knife … Catch It

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 28, 2017

Catching falling knives is scary, but I can do it with a calculated risk and no money out of pocket. Sell puts in COP stock for income.

Square Inc Stock Is Pushing Its Way Back Up … Now What?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 28, 2017

Square is down but not out. Here's how to trade SQ stock after yesterday's harrowing downgrade-driven descent.

Best Buy Co Inc Stock Is Still Worth Shopping For

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 28, 2017

You don’t have to believe in Santa to realize a long call spread in Best Buy stock is a gift of sorts. Here's what you need to know about BBY.

A Safer Way to Play Square Inc Now That It’s a Bear

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 28, 2017

Parabolic price moves always end in tears, and SQ stock is certainly no exception after the recent drubbing Square has taken.

Trade of the Day: Facebook (FB)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Nov 28, 2017

From a technical perspective, FB is about to complete a short-term “cup-and-handle” pattern, with a prospective move near $190 in the short term.

Trade of the Day: Square Inc Feels the Reality of Gravity

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 28, 2017

Square took it on the chin on Monday. Barring a sharp reversal of fortune SQ stock now looks to have further to slide.

Fitbit Inc Is for Trading, Not Investing – At Least for Now

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 27, 2017

Fitbit is good for swing trading, but that's about it.

Caterpillar Inc. Is Ready to Roar Once More

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 27, 2017

Caterpillar Inc. is well rested and ready for more gains. Here's how to trade the coming breakout with CAT stock options.

3 Pros, 3 Cons for Take-Two Interactive Software Inc Stock

By Lucas Hahn, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 27, 2017

Take-Two makes hit video games, including the Grand Theft Auto series. But TTWO stock looks priced to perfection. Is it a buy?

3 Pros, 3 Cons for International Business Machines Corp.

By Lucas Hahn, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 27, 2017

Top-line and bottom-line growth at IBM remains elusive, and Warren Buffett just sold the stock. But Big Blue trades at a low valuation.

How to Mine Free Profits From Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 27, 2017

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock has an allergic reaction to earnings reports. It fell 20% most recently and now that expectations have been reset, I will sell premium into their fears.

3 Low-Risk Options Trading Plays This Week

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 27, 2017

Stocks continue to dazzle after the break. Here are the best options trading plays for the week ahead, including GOOGL, INTC and FSLR.

SPDR Gold Trust (ETF): There Still Is Gold in Them Thar Options!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 27, 2017

Trading gold may be boring but in this case, boring is beautiful. Sell risk into the GLD ETF and let time do the work.

The Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Rally Is Finally Wearing Out

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 27, 2017

BABA stock is priced for perfection and explosive growth. But Alibaba's market cap approaching half a trillion dollars means growth may be harder to come by going forward.