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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The Move in SPDR S&P Biotech (ETF) (XBI) ETF Is Coming — Get on Board

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The biotech trade is always a momentum bet, and currently Wall Street is betting it will go up. I can use this play in XBI for free income.

Double Your Money in Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Tesla Inc bulls scored a massive breakout today. Join the profit-fest with this TSLA bull call spread that can double your money.

With Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock, It’s Watch Out Below

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It’s looking bad short-term for AMD stock, but this play in Advanced Micro Devices could put the advantage back to bullish investors.

3 Dow Jones Transport Stocks That Are Breaking Down

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It’s not a technical train wreck yet, but the Dow Transports is diverging and UAL, CSX and KEX are three vessels in position for shorting.

3 Stocks to Buy Boasting the Best Setups on the Street

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Stocks are rallying out of the gate this week, and these three stocks to buy boast high-quality setups worth a look.

Trade Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock, Even at This Level

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shorting Alibaba stock this year has been impossible. BABA stock is coiled for another move and I want to bet that the bears will lose again.

Heavy Spending Will Drag Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Down

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors who are used to profits from AMZN stock are in for a surprise as Amazon shifts back into high gear on spending.

Trade of the Day: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock Offers Opportunity Ahead of Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Since early June, MU stock has been in consolidation mode and frustrating the bulls and bears alike, but there's short-term opportunity in Micron.

Go Long the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF)

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
After much exuberance over the prospects of the financials, traders now believe that the XLF is toxic. Generate income from their fears.

Tweet This! Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Is Going Up!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
This time does look different for TWTR stock bulls, but this long-term strategy may offer a solid balance of risk to reward in Twitter.

Trade the VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Range With Relative Certainty

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold is at a 12-month high, and the gold miners ETF GDX is also riding the wave higher. I bet it's almost over for free.

Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock Could Net You a 144% Return

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Snap Inc botched its second-quarter earnings report, but profit-taking and bargain-hunting have resurrected SNAP stock.

A Top Is Forming in Citigroup Inc (C) Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The bludgeoning in bank stocks is taking its toll on Citigroup. A topping pattern has formed suggesting more downside for C stock.

Ride Out the Storm in Walt Disney Co (DIS) Stock

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The latest plunge in Disney shares makes DIS stock much more attractive form both a fundamental and technical perspective.

Trade of the Day: Barrick Gold Corp (USA) (ABX)

By Ken Trester
Commodities like gold have been going practically straight up due to geopolitics and a falling dollar.

Trade of the Day: iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB) Keeps Generating Alpha

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The sound technical backdrop not only in biotech such as the IBB ETF but also in healthcare continues to favor the bulls for the time being.

Go Long AT&T Inc. (T) Stock While Wall Street Fears It

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Telcos like AT&T are under pressure. but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Bet on T stock and sell puts, then profit!

3 Ways to Generate $1,000 Selling Options

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Using the options market doesn't have to be scary. These three naked puts will generate a cool grand for you in just under six weeks!

Go Long United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL) Stock Despite Market Turbulence

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
UAL stock has been a falling machete since July but this is when premiums are inflated for United. Sell them for income.
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