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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Buy, Buy, Buy Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock!

In the world of often mad money investing, this strategy on MU stock looks well-suited for bulls to make money in Micron.

Don’t Miss This Rally in Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock

NFLX stock range is tight and a move is imminent. Given that it comes after a big correction, I bet long via sold puts to profit for free.

Will Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Crack, Or Come Back?

Advanced Micro Devices is in trouble. AMD stock is near its last key support, and a failure here could send it into bear market territory.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Can Pay When It’s Cold, Too

My recent bearish take on Alibaba was spot-on, but a recent drop has me in the neutral camp. Here's the next way to make money on BABA stock.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Will Drive Dollars to Your Doorstep

Tesla shares are stuck in neutral. That might make investors edgy, but it does make now the perfect time to use TSLA stock to generate cash.

Trade of the Day: Two Ways to Play Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock

NVDA stock's consolidation phase of late could ultimately resolve in either direction. Here are two ways to play the stock.

3 Energy Stocks Getting a Lift From Hurricane Harvey

The continued fallout from Hurricane Harvey continues to benefit the refining space. Here are three energy stocks getting a boost at the moment.

Ride the GoPro Inc (GPRO) Stock Wave!

Bullish on GoPro? A GPRO stock long call position is smart business based on building evidence off and on the price chart.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) Stock Still Has Room to Grow

Gilead Sciences was the poster child of a falling knife for two years. Now, we can use a double bottom in GILD stock to generate income.

Get Ready for the Rally in Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) Stock

Rite Aid Corporation is ready to rally, all it needs is a spark to set off a powder keg of short covering for RAD stock.

Fitbit Inc (FIT) Stock Can Pay You, Even If This Rally Cracks

Fitbit has successfully defended the $5 level four times! I'm willing to bet that means a bottom in FIT stock through at least 2017's end.

Trade of the Day: 3M Co (MMM)

A lack of revenue growth -- blamed by some analysts on 3M's strategy to gain market share with price cuts -- and lack of additional expected earnings growth seems to have sparked some profit taking on the stock.

Trade of the Day: Biogen Inc (BIIB) Stock Is Coiling

BIIB stock is showing a tight chart pattern and thus a great way to define risk for a breakout Biogen setup. Traders take note and get ready.

3 Dead-Cat Bounces That Are Ripe for Short Selling

Some rallies were born to die. And that's where short selling comes in. Check out these three dead-cat bounces that are rolling over.

Go Long Facebook Inc (FB) Stock and Protect Your Backside

The pullback in Facebook looks heavenly, but don't put your full faith in FB stock. Instead, trade long without risking your neck.

Go Long Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock at This Pivotal Level

Micron is a momentum tech stock that has traded violently in the past 12 months, but I can sell puts against short-term support in MU stock.

Reload on Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) Stock for Free on This Dip

WMT has fallen 5% off the July high. This is good enough to put some bullish risk in play for free income.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Should Have a Boffo September

When German automakers target Tesla standards, you know the company is doing something right. It's time to bet bullish on TSLA stock again.

Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU) Stock Will Break Out and Boom Higher

Baidu shares are rested and ready to run. Prepare for a breakout in BIDU stock with this pair of options trades.