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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Don’t Chase the Headline, But Go Long Kroger Co (KR) Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The headline that KR stock is selling assets is not worth chasing, but I can still profit from it. Sell downside risk against value.

Subscriber Growth Will Vault Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Past $200 Following Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't let content spending fears keep you away from profiting on Netflix, Inc.'s (NFLX) post-earnings breakout to new all-time highs.

Go Long AT&T Inc. (T) Stock While Wall Street Still Fears It

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Falling knives are scary especially when the headline involves cutting a dividend. I am cautious catching AT&T (T) stock based on value with a 13% moat.

Safely Trade Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock in This Schizophrenic Market

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Regardless of what Wall Street does, I see value in BAC stock so I go long confidently using options to create income from nothing.

Trade of the Day: Dicks Sporting Goods Inc (DKS)

By Ken Trester
My indicators are now giving neutral readings after five weeks in a row of buy signals, so caution is advised at this point. There has not been as much participation to the upside over the past week, indicating that market breadth is deteriorating somewhat.

Trade of the Day: Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) Stock Is a Tale of Two Timeframes

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
WMT stock is a tale of two time-frames; in the near-term Walmart is overbought while into year-end it could have plenty further upside.

Don’t Let the Heat in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Burn You

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
BABA stock continues to impress, but a bull call spread using Alibaba options is the better position. Here's what you need to know.

The Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock Bulls Have Returned!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Snap shares have finally bottomed. And with the strength of today's breakout, more upside is in the offing. Sell SNAP stock puts!

Trade the Earnings Rebound in General Electric Company (GE) Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
GE stock has been beaten and battered this week, but the stock is heavily oversold and it's time for a rebound ... just in time for earnings.

ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock Is Running on Empty … Short It

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
ConocoPhillips (COP) stock is a shooting star that should retrace lower soon. Here's how to bet on it for maximum gains.

6 Stocks to Pick or Pass in a Tough Sporting Goods Industry

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The struggles of the Sports Goods industry, be it Sports Gear Retailers or Producers of Sportswear brands, are far from over.

How to Go Long JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Stock With Confidence

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Any dip in bank stocks is buy-worthy in this bullish market. JPMorgan (JPM) is a pristine bank and I want to go long JPM stock, but with much room for error.

Trade of the Day: McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) Is Sizzling Again

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Given its posture, into year-end MCD stock could be a source of another round of profits for traders and investors.

The Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Bears Are In Hibernation

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
AMD stock looks good, but defend yourself with a fully-hedged collar through the upcoming AMD earnings report.

Short Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) Stock for Free

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
This year, Wall Street loves to trade memes. This week, I heard that WMT should trade like a tech company. I disagree. Short Walmart for free.

A Breakout Looms for Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Retail is making a comeback and Lululemon Athletica inc. is poised for a breakout. Profit forthwith using LULU call options.

Go Long Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) Stock With Peace of Mind

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Trading Palo Alto Networks is not for the faint of heart, as PANW stock moves in violent waves. But there is a way to trade it wisely.

Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock Can Provide a 200% Return … If You Bet Against It

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The SNAP stock bounce is over. With earnings on the horizon, it's time to bet on another plunge, and potentially bank a 200% return.

Trade of the Day: Energy Transfer Equity LP (ETE)

By Ken Trester
While I don’t think oil is going to move up all that much from here, it could have a very positive impact on energy stocks.
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