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: Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)

By Ken Trester
WMT has had a huge gain this year, and I thought that it probably overdid it.

Trade of the Day: Caterpillar Inc. Has Jumped Too Far

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
CAT stock is well-positioned through the longer-term lens but in the near term the going is getting a little too giddy in Caterpillar.

Tesla Inc Has Tired Out and Is On the Way to $303

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
As the faith in TSLA and CEO Elon Musk becomes challenged, valuations will become increasingly important in Tesla stock.

Here’s How Far a Vulnerable Dow Jones Industrial Average Could Tumble

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The Dow Jones is up a whopping 28% in the past year. Impressive but not well-deserved. When traders figure this out, look for profit-taking.

International Business Machines Corp. Is a Buy on This Dip

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
After IBM stock's massive earnings beat, International Business Machines has officially entered buy-the-dip mode.

Caterpillar Inc. Is Still Plowing Ahead — Stick With It

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
CAT stock is definitely a shooting star, but investors can still profit in Caterpillar with room to spare.

This Is the Only General Electric Company Trade That Makes Sense Today

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The only buy on General Electric (GE) stock right now is a bear put spread, as worsening fundamentals and technicals point to shares revisiting the lows of 2015’s flash crash.

Bet on Whirlpool Corporation While It’s In a Spin Cycle

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Catch the WHR stock falling knife, but wear metal gloves just in case. Generate income from proven support in Whirlpool.

Trade of the Day: Seagate Technology PLC’s Island Reversal

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
STX stock remains in a choppy trading pattern, but traders now might have the winds at their back for a next leg higher in Seagate.

3 of the BEST Trades on the Street

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
With stocks skirting the stratosphere we continue to find quality setups for traders. Here are three of the best trades for the week.

Go Long Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Stock Into Earnings

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The uncertainty of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) earnings makes investing in AMD stock for the short-term a bit of a gamble, so I sell puts to create income but with a buffer zone.

Get Long International Business Machines Corp. for Some Big Green!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
IBM is showing it has new tricks up its sleeve to promote future growth, and buying an IBM stock bull call spread is the "smart money" bet.

Buy Seagate Technology PLC While It’s Still Cheap!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Seagate went from falling knife to shooting star overnight. Investors in STX are fickle. No matter what they do, I will profit from its support.

JD.Com Inc(ADR) Is Still a Red-Hot Trade in the Chinese E-Commerce Crowd

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Overshadowed by Alibaba (BABA), JD.com (JD) stock is still a considerably bullish bet in the $1.5 trillion Chinese e-commerce market.

Trade of the Day: Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Cisco Systems has been making important strides in cloud computing and artificial intelligence -- two hot-topic segments on Wall Street -- with its Growth Software portfolio.

Trade of the Day: General Electric Company Offers a Rare Opportunity for Bulls

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A notably strong bullish reversal in GE stock last Friday now sets up a trading opportunity for active General Electric investors.

Philip Morris International Inc. Is a Smoking Deal — Go Long!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
We all know that smoking is bad for you but PM stock could actually make for a healthier portfolio. Go long Philip Morris, but with caution.

The Retreat in Netflix, Inc. Stock Is a Ruse. Buy it!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
NFLX stock is down post-earnings, but the dip will be bought like its predecessors. Sell Netflix bull puts to capitalize.

Walt Disney Co Needs a Plan for ESPN — Now

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Walt Disney (DIS) gave indications of creating an ESPN streaming service back in August. News on this front could help set DIS stock investors at ease.
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