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: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Nears a Buying Opportunity

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
BABA stock is higher by around 100% for the year-to-date, but Alibaba has pulled back a little and is approaching a more attractive buying area.

How to Trade the Dip in Qualcomm, Inc.

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Qualcomm is stuck in a tug-of-war across multiple time frames. But here's the trade if you're willing to bet with QCOM bulls.

Don’t Buy Into the Shopify Inc (US) Short Selling Hype

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shopify has been pummeled by short selling hype in the news lately, and SHOP stock is now a bargain heading into earnings.

Defriend Facebook Inc Until After Earnings

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
FB is now the fourth largest company in the S&P 500 with a market cap exceeding $500 billion. Facebook also sports the highest P/E multiple over the past six months approaching 38. Major resistance is also looming overhead at the $175 level.

Buy the Four-Star Dip in Yelp Inc Stock to Fatten Your Wallet

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
YELP stock is flashing a tempting "buy-the-dip" setup. With support looming close, now is the time to strike for Yelp bulls.

JC Penney Company Inc Stock Is No Bargain!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Unfortunately for JCP stock investors, the trend off and on the JCPenney price chart is not looking friendly.

Go Long Netflix, Inc. Regardless of ‘Expert’ Opinion

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix is a rising star, so chasing it creates doubt. I sell downside risk against Netflix stock while leaving room for error.

Embrace the Queso — Go Long Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
CMG stock has yet to regain its glory days of being a Street favorite. Still, I want to profit long by selling Chipotle puts below support.

Trade of the Day: Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock Is Coming Alive

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although pessimism around SNAP stock remains high and the stock volatile, the charts are painting a more constructive picture.

Game the Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Range

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Costco Wholesale Corporation shares are stuck in a range with expensive options. Here's how to sell COST stock condors to profit!

3 Energy Stocks on the Move

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Crude oil prices are rebounding and that's lighting a fire under energy stocks. Here are three oil-related stocks ready to run.

How to Trade Citigroup Inc (C) After It Has Seen the Top

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The negative post-earnings reaction in C stock, combined with a negative technical outlook, points to even more downside for Citigroup.

Grab a Slice of Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (DPZ) Stock Before It’s Too Late

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Falling knives are dangerous to catch, especially ones with a three-digit price tag. Domino's Pizza (DPZ) stock is nearing support, so go long, but cautiously.

You Don’t Need a Rally to Profit From the Energy SPDR ETF (XLE)

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
While chasing rallies can be hazardous. But special circumstances make it possible to still chase the XLE ETF.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Bulls Are Fighting for Control as Earnings Approach

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
TSLA stock bulls want to push higher, and reassurances on Tesla Model 3 deliveries would go a long way toward furthering that goal.

How to Trade Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock After Earnings

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don’t pull the plug on a strong trend in NFLX stock just yet, but play the odds to your advantage with a bullishly-positioned butterfly

Trade of the Day: SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We are seeing evidence of a move to gold with GLD breaking up through resistance at $123 on its daily chart on Friday.

Cost-Cutting Guarantee for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Bulls

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Costco stock is a bargain off and on the price chart, but with an elephant visibly throwing its weight around, this COST play looks attractive.

Bag Big Profits with Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (KORS) Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The pullback is finished for Michael Kors Holdings Ltd and a new rally is beginning. Use this KORS play to profit.
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