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: Sink Your Teeth Into Bank of America Corp

Bank of America made a strong statement Wednesday that BofA bulls can really sink their teeth into.

First Solar, Inc. Stock Is on the Verge of a Breakout

First Solar is flirting with 52-week highs and a breakout looks imminent. Here's how to profit with FSLR stock options.

The Bears Hit the Target Corporation Bullseye

TGT stock is a falling knife this morning and those, especially the retail ones, are scary. Strategically sell risk into the Target fear for income.

Buy General Electric Company Stock While Everyone Hates It

There is no doubt that General Electric's management messed up. Used the hatred on Wall Street to generate income in GE stock with room to spare.

Another Gift for Qualcomm, Inc. Stock Bulls

The “best six months” started with a bang in QCOM stock. If you’re sure of more to come in Qualcomm, don’t spend a dime -- literally and figuratively!

The Rally In Roku Inc Stock Has Come to an Ugly End

The top is in for Roku stock for the foreseeable future thanks to its ridiculous valuation and even more ridiculous price action.

Trade of the Day: Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)

GILD has been struggling since its earnings announcement in late October. To add insult to injury, the stock just got hit with another downgrade.

Trade of the Day: Regions Financial Corp Looks Set to Charge Higher

RF stock is higher by about 10% for the year thanks to a strong rally in the broader financial sector since early September.

How to Trade the Snap Inc Oversold Bounce

Is SNAP stock a good buy right now? Absolutely not. But you don't have to own Snap Inc shares to profit from the coming oversold bounce.

The Trend in Facebook Inc Is a Beaut, Buy It

Technology stocks are all the rage and Facebook Inc is one of the best. Here's how to capitalize on a year-end run with FB options.

Don’t Bother Trading Ford Motor Company Shares Just Yet

Ford Motor Company has plenty of fundamental value, but that's not going to do F stock enough good in the near future to matter.

Home Depot Inc Could Help You Build a Stronger Portfolio

HD is struggling to rally behind a decent earnings report. The stock could be tired but still I can bet long if I leave room for error.

Press Reset in Take Two Interactive Software Inc

The time is right to game TTWO stock with a free options combination that will put traders in a good position no matter what Take Two does.

Grab TJX Companies Inc Stock on Sale for the Holidays

Few falling knives are as scary as the retail ones. TJX Companies is falling on a miss in earnings. I could nibble long TJX stock, but with much room for error.

Trade of the Day: Nike Inc Could Be a Runner

NKE stock is littered with up and down gaps. But if done properly this type of price action in Nike can reap profits.

Here’s Why Ford Motor Company Stock Could Remain a Value Trap

Ford has done well over the last few months, but is still flat on the year. Here's how to trade F stock going into year's end.

Save Big and Ring the Register on Target Corporation

TGT stock has done a lot of giving back the last couple years, but now bulls are in position to steer the cart in Target.

Applied Optoelectronics Inc Is Only Worth It When You Use This Strategy

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock has room on the chart to rally strongly, but risks off the chart mandate approaching long positions with a bullish call vertical.

Headwinds Are Starting to Slow Tesla Inc

Trouble looms for TSLA stock as Tesla continues to burn cash at a near historic pace while production issues mount.