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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First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Stock Is Heating Up!

Solar stocks are on fire this summer. Embrace the strength in First Solar with this trade on FSLR stock that should deliver sizable profits.

Trade of the Day: With Facebook Inc (FB) Stock, Respect the Trend

Although FB stock remains overbought through a multimonth lens, Facebook is once again showing promising near-term bullish mojo.

Don’t Chase Twitter Inc (TWTR), Snap Inc (SNAP) Right Now

The next time Twitter (TWTR) and Snap (SNAP) perk up, remember just how ugly the big picture is and ignore the short-term noise.

Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock Jukes the Bears! What’s Next?

Snapchat parent Snap has swung a 5% drop at Monday's open into 6%-plus gains. SNAP stock might be in for a double-digit spike.

How to Pluck Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock off the Money Tree

Apple's bull run has left little room for a clean entry. That's OK. We can still go long on AAPL stock and create some income in the process.

4 Tech Stocks You Should “BITE” Into

If you’re looking to profit from large-cap tech stocks, forget the FANGs, FAANGs and FAAMGs. This quartet offers more to "BITE" down on.

Buy Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock and Exploit Fear

Advanced Micro Devices technically drifted into bear-market territory, but AMD stock is punching back. The bulls will soon take back what's theirs.

Trade Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock and Double Your Cash

Amazon.com took a hit following its Q2 earnings, but it's ready to return to rally mode. Here's how AMZN stock can double your money.

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Is a Rare Opportunity Right Now

A correction in a quality name like Alphabet doesn't come around often. Take this opportunity to go long GOOGL stock.

The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Indx (ETF) (EEM) Will Pad Your Pockets

The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Indx (ETF) is pulling back to support and has high implied volatility. Sell EEM puts to profit.

Trade of the Day: Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Is Shining (For Now)

After a good rally last week, will the GDX ETF see follow-through buying in coming weeks and lead to a respectable breakout?

Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Is Nastier Than Its Trolls – But You Can Profit

An oversold earnings reaction in Twitter offers a long call bounce opportunity in TWTR stock.

Buy the Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Dip Before It Closes

It's not easy to catch falling knifes, but it's Nvidia! The quality of NVDA stock makes it easier, but using options makes it even easier.

You’ve Ignored Macy’s Inc (M) Stock for Far Too Long

Catching falling knives is scary, especially in the retail sector. But Macy's is a retail stock I can bet on, with M stock soon stabilizing.

Trade of the Day: Buckle Inc (BKE)

Market breadth has been deteriorating, and the S&P 500 has been underperforming, suggesting that we’re in for a longer period of corrective action going forward.

Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Is Ready to Rock

Scared traders are fleeing to gold, and that has the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) popping above resistance. Grab GDX calls to profit.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Has Topped Out for Now

TSLA stock is overvalued fundamentally and overbought technically. Position yourself to profit from Tesla's short-term pain.

Trade of the Day: Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Needs Time for Repairs

Nvidia's outstanding earnings report wasn't enough to ward off the bears. Ultimately, NVDA stock may be a buy again, but the charts signal danger at the moment.

AT&T Inc. (T) Stock Is Dialed In — As You Should Be

AT&T delivered an inspiring and well-received earnings beat, and T stock now looks a good deal more attractive in the options market.