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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Think Before You Chase Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock’s Momentum

With NVDA stock breaking out to new highs, are Nvidia shares becoming a little too well loved at these levels?

Profit From the Biogen Inc (BIIB) Stock Dip!

Momentum stocks especially in the biotech industry are daunting knives to catch. Make it easier by selling puts for income with a big buffer.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Could Return 1,400% After Earnings

Capitalize big on red hot Microsoft (MSFT) stock heading into next quarter's earnings report.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Stock Has Catalysts Aplenty — Stay With It

Chasing stocks when they are at all-time highs is risky. But I can sell puts into CAT value for income and leave room for error.

Trade of the Day: Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock Has Something for the Bulls

INTC stock with about 9% weight is the second largest holding of the SMH ETF. Intel looks ripe to start playing some catch up.

First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Stock Is Sizzling Again

Off and on the price chart, FSLR stock looks good, but even better for bulls using this strategy in First Solar.

3 Biotech Stocks That Are Just Getting Started

Biotech stocks are leading the charge in this bull market. And last week's drop is a golden opportunity for buying these three beauties.

AT&T Inc. (T) Is Losing the War for Subscribers

Cordcutters and increased wireless competition are killing AT& Inc (T) stock, here's how to profit from the decline.

Unleash the Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Bull!

NVDA stock is looking great once more, both off and on the price chart and supportive of an out-of-the-money bull call spread.

Buy Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY) Stock With No Fear

BMY is rallying on solid fundamentals to reclaim a long-term pivot levels as support for even higher prices. Go long on strong support.

Don’t Wait for Dips, Trade Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock for Free

Investors love shorting AMZN stock. I prefer to bet with a proven winner but leave room for error with this Amazon play.

Trade of the Day: Suncor Energy Inc. (USA) (SU)

My indicators are giving bullish readings for the second week in a row and, from a technical point of view, the market looks like it’s set to continue within its current uptrend.

Trade of the Day: First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Stock Gets Energized

FSLR stock last week staged a breakout from a well-defined technical pattern. Active investors and traders could sink their teeth into First Solar.

Pounce on Oracle Corporation (ORCL) Stock Like a Champ

Regardless of the earnings reaction, ORCL just told us they figured their place in the new normal. Go long for free. Sell puts for profit.

First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Stock Is FLYING on Deutsche Bank Upgrade

Deutsche Bank upgraded FSLR stock from Hold to Buy sending First Solar shares higher in pre-market trading.

Go Long Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock, Even Near All-Time Highs

The crush Wall Street has on TSLA stock and its CEO is an asset that you can use to sell downside risk to create profits without liking Tesla itself.

General Electric Corporation (GE) Stock Is Still a Short … For Now

General Electric (GE) stock continues to support the bear case, but bulls may have a trick up their sleeve with a clever use of a put spread.

Trade of the Day: Cemex SAB de CV (ADR) (CX)

While plenty of companies that stand to benefit from hurricane reconstruction got bid up before the storms, Cemex hasn’t made any big move yet.

Trade of the Day: Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Toys With a Breakout

Momentum will be the name of the game for Nvidia's next leg higher and thus the "thing" that traders need to play close attention to in NVDA.