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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Trade of the Day: iRobot Corporation (IRBT) Stock Is Almost a Buy

From a trend-following perspective IRBT stock is finally nearing a better buying opportunity. Wait for iRobot to give the signal.

7 of the Strongest Stocks to Buy Right Now

These seven stocks are perched near or at all-time highs, and boast relative strength in spades. Not only are they the perfect stocks to buy to harness any broad-market resurgence, but they all allow for swift exits in case things go south.

Go Long Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Stock While It Nosedives

Falling knives are easier to catch when they are cheap already and if the macro stays the same. Bet long on DAL by selling puts for profit.

Gas Up on Chevron Corporation (CVX) Stock as It Stabilizes

Wall Street isn't enamored with Chevron, so sell downside risk against what others fear. It's a winning formula that CVX stock bulls should get behind.

Drive Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock to Big, Safe Profits

Tesla is full of trading hazards, but you can go long TSLA stock without putting your neck at much risk. Here's how.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Stock Is a Lion. Here’s How to Tame It.

Caterpillar shares scored a rousing breakout on Tuesday. Grab this trade on CAT stock to double your money on continued strength.

Trade of the Day: Celgene Corporation (CELG) Stock Flashing Buy Signals

CELG stock bounced off a critical technical support level and Celgene now offers traders a well-defined reward to risk trade to the upside.

You Don’t Have to Like Lululemon Athletica inc. (LULU) Stock to Profit

Lululemon has rallied in the face of a falling markets, which belies more strength to come when markets settle. Go long LULU stock for free.

Sorry, But Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) Stock Is a Short

Qualcomm's bear camp is wresting control of the chart away from the bulls. Position yourself to profit from a drop in QCOM stock.

Trade of the Day: Changyou.com Ltd (ADR) (CYOU)

This little-known Chinese company finds itself in a very hot sector with several NexGen mega-trends working in its favor.

Buy Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM) Stock and Get Your Head in the Cloud

Shooting start like Salesforce are just as tricky to trade as falling knives. CRM stock is on a tear, so go long with extra caution.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Is About to Sputter

Microsoft is plagued by a top-heavy market and flagging price action. The slide in MSFT stock could start to accelerate soon.

$155 Is THE Critical Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Number to Watch

The Apple bears are looking a little tired after three failed attempts to break major support at $155 in AAPL stock.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Is Down, But Not Out

Netflix shares are in the midst of a double-digit slide. However, a critical test is nigh, and NFLX stock could very well reward bulls soon.

Trade of the Day: Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) Stock Is Rally-Ready

FCX stock has displayed promising price action this summer and Freeport-McMoRan currently is readying another leg higher. Traders take note.

Picture Perfect Profits Await in GoPro Inc (GPRO) Stock

GoPro has given back much of its post-earnings gains. Watch for support to form, then strike with this GPRO trade.

Go Long Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock, But Leave Room for Error

CMG is a 3-digit falling knife stock which still is bloated and almost impossible to catch. But I can still bet on it if I use this Chipotle play.

3 Large-Cap Biotech Stocks to Scrape From the Selloff

Large-cap biotech stocks like Regeneron, Celgene and Amgen are offering value both on and off the price chart. Here's how to profit.

How to Trade Nike Inc (NKE) Stock on This Sales Event

Uneasy markets and bad retail earnings reports have cause a correction in NKE stock. This is an opportunity I can monetize in Nike.