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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Let First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Stock Light Up Your Portfolio

Solar stocks are exciting to trade but I prefer earning my profits in FSLR the boring way. So I sell First Solar puts for profits with a buffer zone.

Trade of the Day: Nintendo Co. (NTDOY)

There's a lot to like about Nintendo, but you may want to wait until a pullback to buy into this well-known video game company.

Trade of the Day: No Rush to Buy Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock

For Apple, the path of least resistance looks to point down. AAPL stock won't be down forever, but near-term, be careful.

Immunize Juno Therapeutics Inc (JUNO) Stock With This Trade

JUNO stock has a lot going for it, but a bullish position looks a good deal better when fully-immunized with an options hedge.

Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE) Stock Dips Are Opportunities — Go Long!

Some knives are easier to catch than other. ADBE stock is one of the easy ones. Go long Adobe's dip for free.

3 Covered Calls to Generate $1,000 in Income

Investors desirous of new ways to generate income should think about covered calls, and these three plays will net you $1,000!

Don’t Be Fooled by the Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) Stock Rebound

Qualcomm's oversold bounce is at its end, and QCOM stock is set to resume its bear market downtrend.

Purge Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Without Paying a Penny

Shorting a stock like Netflix is insane, but not if you get paid to do it. Sell puts to buy a bearish NFLX stock spread through mid-October.

Ride Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock for the Tesla Inc (TSLA) Rally

News of Tesla's partnership with Advanced Micro Devices is sending AMD stock to the moon. Here's how to trade it.

Trade of the Day: Warning Signs for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock

While still holding on to most intermediate and longer-term bull trends, AMZN stock's late-July pop and drop does raise further concern.

Time to Shift Gears on Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock

It’s not the end of the road for TSLA stock, but a technical roadblock points to alternative strategies for Tesla bulls.

Don’t Be Scared to Bet Long on T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS) Stock

T-Mobile is an exciting stock to trade. I have faith that TMUS stock will find a way to generate hoopla around itself.

Buy Facebook Stock for Triple-Digit Returns!

Facebook Inc shares are primed and ready to breakout. Grab these FB call spreads for a potential 150% return.

Catch the Best Buy Co Inc (BBY) Stock Falling Machete with Relative Confidence

Catching falling knives is scary enough but when it's a retail brick-and-mortar like Best Buy, it's terrifying. Use the fear to sell high premium in BBY.

Bet Against Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Ahead of Earnings and Triple Your Investment

Plunging trading revenue and Trump policy concerns are weighing heavily on BAC stock ahead of Bank of America earnings.

Trade of the Day: Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)

Morgan Stanley reports that Amazon.com poses a significant threat to auto parts retailers. We couldn't agree more.

Trade of the Day: Kansas City Southern (KSU) Stock Has Plenty of Steam

KSU stock has showed leadership all year and barring any sudden major bearish reversal I expect Kansas City Southern to have more upside.

Sorry Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) Stock Bears, It Has Bottomed!

If you believe charts are leading indicators, look no further than QCOM stock and a bullish pattern low coupled with cautious Qualcomm headlines.

Play the Support Test in VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX)

Gold prices have retreated to support providing an attractive buying opportunity. Use the Gold Miners ETF (GDX) to profit!