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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Apple Inc. (AAPL) Bulls, Watch Out!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The big picture in AAPL stock reminds us history does repeat itself, and that doesn’t bode well for Apple bulls.

No Side Effects to This Bullish Trade on Celgene Corporation (CELG) Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Biotech names like Celgene make for scary falling knives. Catching CELG stock can be hazardous to your folio -- but not if you use this play.

Trade of the Day: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)

By Ken Trester
The market just seems to continue along with its rally, registering six new all-time closing highs in a row.

Trade of the Day: Apache Corporation (APA) Stock Could Be a Gusher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although near-term overbought, through the intermediate APA stock may just be getting a larger rally underway.

Profit From FedEx Corporation (FDX) Stock by Selling Puts

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Amazon.com entering the delivery service will not kill FedEx Corporation. And that makes today's down-gap in FDX stock a buy.

Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) Stock Is a Shooting Star

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shooting stars are just as tricky to trade as falling knives. But I can use options to still join the party in STZ stock.

3 Trades to Earn $1,000 Selling Puts

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
These options trades for selling puts can net you a grand in extra cash that you can put back into stocks or splurge on Halloween candy!

How to Approach Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock With Reason

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
VRX stock continues to build the case for bulls on the price chart, but this Valeant options strategy is "head and shoulders" above owning shares.

Shopify Inc (US) (SHOP) Stock Is On Sale — Add to Cart

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Momentum stocks like Shopify are scary enough to trade on good days -- on bad days they are a falling machete. Dare to catch SHOP stock.

Trade of the Day: Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Is Charging Up

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite a choppy multimonth period, TSLA stock just signaled another good-probability signal for traders to take advantage of.

Its Cars are Electric, But Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Is Teflon — Go Long

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nothing phases Tesla fans. They meld their love for the car with their adoration for Elon Musk and their commitment to TSLA stock. Go long.

Buy Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock to Experience Amazing

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A massive breakout in INTC stock takes shares from "what’s inside" positioning to one offering Intel bulls an opportunity to "experience amazing."

How to Profit on Costco Wholesale Corporation’s (COST) Comeback

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The selloff in Costco stock was overdone, and COST is about show you why. Here's what traders need to know.

Oil Is Gushing and Chevron Corporation (CVX) Stock Is a Buy

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Chevron Corporation is leading the charge in the energy sector. Time to mount this galloping horse with a bullish CVX stock play.

How to Safely Short Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) at $1,000 Before Earnings

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon (AMZN) stock is starting to lose momentum with a series of lower highs. Time to take a guardedly bearish stance with a bear call spread.

Seagate Technology PLC (STX) Stock Is a Rough in a Diamond Sector

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
STX has been a laggard in the tech sector and has value. I can put this value to work for me and create profit in Seagate out of thin air.

Trade of the Day: General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
As geopolitical uncertainty continues to simmer under the surface, we like calls on General Dynamics before earnings later this month.

Trade of the Day: Good Reward to Risk in Walt Disney Co (DIS) Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
DIS stock's recent behavior around a key technical area of confluence support offers good reward-to-risk for active investors and traders alike.

Stick to the Chart and Buy Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A major low has formed in Exxon Mobil stock but a fully-hedged collar on shares still makes good sense for bullish positioning in XOM.
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