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 Say Bye Bye to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock, Say Buy Buy

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Monday Massacre in tech stocks doesn't spare BABA stock, as shares have their worst day of the year. Now is the time to take a guardedly bullish stance.

Trade of the Day: Dollar Tree (DLTR)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
DLTR has gone on to complete a solid bullish “flag” continuation pattern with another positive move on Monday.

Trade of the Day: Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Flips to Near-Term Bearish

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
FB stock on my proprietary stock market algorithms/scanner flipped from near-term neutral to near-term bearish. Traders, take note.

Put Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock On the Radar for a Bearish Assault

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet’s options make good sense and worth the wait as GOOGL stock continues to build an impressive base.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Has Topped Out and Needs a Recharge

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
At some point fundamentals do matter-and the recent pullback in TSLA stock definitely confirms that notion for Tesla investors.

3 Sector-Specific Trades to Start the Week Off Right

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
These three diversified plays for options trading -- GES, NVDA and GILD -- come from three different sectors and look golden.

Go Long Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock With Certainty — The Swoon Will End

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some falling stocks, like Alphabet, are easier to catch than others. I can safely bet long on GOOGL stock with relative ease.

The Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Selloff Is Ripe for a Reversal

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Apple stock is falling, but support looms large and option premiums are pumped. Here are two smart AAPL trades to capitalize.

Buy Allergan plc Ordinary Shares (AGN) Stock and Don’t Look Back!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pharma stocks like Allergan scare most investors out of trading them when they fall. Sell AGN puts with a big buffer for easy profits.

Trade the Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Bounce

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't let the bears shake you out of Tesla Inc! TSLA stock can still make you money amid the jump in volatility.

4 Options Trading Strategies for FANG Stocks

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The FANGs are showing supportive charts that make for ideal options trading strategies. Here's how to position in FB, AMZN, NFLX and GOOGL.

Trade of the Day: Olin Corp. (OLN)

By Ken Trester
My indicators are showing pretty strong buy signals for the third week in a row, so I’m still cautiously leaning towards the bullish camp.

Oracle (ORCL) is the Right Stock at the Wrong Time

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Oracle Corporation (ORCL) was largely lapped by the likes of Amazon and Microsoft, but take a closer look at what the company's done lately.

Trade of the Day: Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock Has Something for the Bulls

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While HD stock looks overbought in the intermediate term, in the near-term Home Depot could have more upside.

Is Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Readying An Out-Performance?

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shares of Costco are aligning nicely with favorable support off the price chart, but favor using a modified fence in lieu of long COST stock.

Don’t Bomb on Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock — Buy the Dip

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Geopolitical tensions with North Korea are weighing on Alibaba sentiment. But this dip in BABA stock is another buying opportunity.

Boeing Corporation (BA) Stock Can Fly You to an Easy 240%

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don’t give up on a friendly trend in BA stock, ride Boeing smartly with this bullish trade idea.

Trade This Rare Move in Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Shares of Twitter Inc are resting on key support, so you know what that means! Prep for its next flight with this TWTR call option trade!

Go Long Microsoft Corporation Stock Even at These Highs

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Markets don't give us a clear buy signal so I won't wait for a perfect entry point into MSFT long. I will risk money on proven support.
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