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: The Bull Case Continues for VMware, Inc. (VMW) Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While VMW stock looks overbought in the intermediate term, the near-term trend remains our friend and could lead VMWare higher.

Trade the Epic Breakout in the iShares Russell 2000 Index (ETF) (IWM)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The iShares Russell 2000 Index (ETF) surged to new all-time highs. Here's a play to help you capitalize in IWM.

Fitbit Inc (FIT) Stock Is Running Strong

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Fitbit price chart shows a healthy uptrend, but protective insurance from FIT stock’s options market is worth the premium.

3 Covered Calls to Pay Your Bills and Then Some

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
You may think you don't have to trade options, but using covered calls can hedge your position and generate extra cash for your portfolio.

PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) Stock Lost Its Fizz But Can Still Bring You Sweet Gains

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
PEP stock has been in a free-fall for weeks and I am daring to catch it. But I leave plenty of room for error in Pepsi just in case.

Nike Inc (NKE) Stock Is the Perfect Long Opportunity on This Dip

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The bad news for NKE stock is already baked in, so I bet that Nike will stabilize from here. Sell downside risk against unrealistic fears for income.

Trade of the Day: Home Depot (HD)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma should provide HD with sustained revenue and earnings growth through the rest of the year.

Trade of the Day: Nike Inc (NKE) Stock Is Ready to Run

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors didn't react well to NKE stock's earnings report earlier this week, yet there may be a potentially lucrative Nike trade setting up.

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) Stock Looks Gross. Here’s How to Profit.

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
McDonald's shares are slipping and signs of a top are multiplying. Here's how to profit from MCD stock's loss of momentum.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock Is On Fire But It’s Not Too Late to Chase

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron has been on fire after a great earnings report, so use this play to profit from MU stock without worry.

Trade Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Ahead of Earnings for a 200% Win

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The recent tech panic created an opportunity for Advanced Micro Devices bulls, one that is magnified by next month's AMD stock earnings report.

Amazon.com, Inc. Is Nearing a Prime Buy Zone!

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon has dropped eight out of the p[ast nine days, falling 6%. Take a bullish stance on AMZN stock using this options strategy.

I’m Still Buying Micron Technology, Inc. — Here’s Why

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
After posting boffo earnings, Micron stock looks unstoppable. Here's how to board the MU stock train safely and effortlessly.

Go Long Twilio Inc (TWLO) Stock With Little Worry

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twilio (TWLO) stock is a scary knife to catch in mid air. Choose the right levels, and sell downside puts for income, while leaving plenty of room for error.

Trade of the Day: Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) Stock Has Plenty More Upside

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
AMGN stock is higher by just about 27% for the year-to-date, but in the bigger picture Amgen really just started on a new breakout rally.

Is the Alibaba Holding Group Ltd (BABA) Stock Pullback Your Chance to Buy?

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shares have Alibaba have corrected this week. While it's still up big, this could be investors' chance to load up on BABA stock.

United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) Stock Delivers Dollars to Your Door

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
United Parcel Service (UPS) shares are trucking higher. And a high probability breakout trade is in the offing. Buy UPS options to profit.

Bet On Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock Support Holding — Go Long With Confidence!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
XOM stock made a huge comeback and I want to profit -- not from the remaining upside in Exxon, but rather from the bottom they established.

Buy Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Even After This Rally

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the absence of dips in the BAC stock price, sell downside risk in BAC to create income out of thin air ... but leave room for error.
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