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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Fitbit Inc (FIT) Stock Is on a Hair Trigger Now

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fitbit shares are on fire Thursday morning following an upbeat Q2 report and smartwatch reassurance. Give FIT stock a couple days of space before reacting.

Love or Hate Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock, That’s Where the Money Is

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Traders either love or hate Tesla stock. It recently defended its support vigorously and I want to sell TSLA puts against that for income.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Will Fizzle Out. Fade It.

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Costco's rebound, while valiant, faces too much overhead resistance at the moment. Bank on the bears with this trade on COST stock.

Trade of the Day: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock Requires Patience

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
MU stock has corrected 15% over the past couple of months. While Micron remains in a bullish trend, wait for a buy signal to flash.

This Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) Drop Is a Gift – Here’s How to Trade It

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The pullback in Freeport-McMoRan Inc is a gift from the gods. Sell FCX September puts to capitalize on their goodness.

It’s Never Too Late to Trade Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock, Regardless of Levels

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple metrics are incredible and it's also committed to financial engineering. I can make profits in AAPL stock with this play.

Trade Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock In This Lofty Market

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's not easy going long in lofty market without macro tailwind, but Bank of America looks strong. Go long BAC stock with confidence.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock Is Still a Buy!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don’t let daily chart volatility and hysterics get you down, buy Micron today using the weekly chart for guidance and MU stock options.

Trade of the Day: Sibanye Gold Ltd (ADR) (SBGL)

By Ken Trester
This is a great environment for miners, and today I'm recommending a bullish play on gold and platinum miner Sibanye Gold.

How to Trade Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Around Q2 Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Tesla second-quarter earnings are on tap tonight. Here's what you need to know, and how to place your bets on TSLA stock using options.

Trade of the Day: Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Stock Has Something for the Bears

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
CAT stock remains in a strong 18-month up-trend but on both the multiyear and near-term charts, Caterpillar is at critical points.

3 Big Bank Stocks With Real Breakout Potential

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
A decent Tuesday for bank stocks could turn into a bonanza as Wall Street looks to move on from the overbought tech sector.

Pandora Media Inc (P) Stock Continues to Defy All Odds

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pandora is a scary falling knife to catch, but I bet it has a floor. Go speculative on P stock and sell puts against said floor.

Wall Street Loves Sprint Corp (S) Stock, And So Should You

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sprint (S) pleased the Street with its second-quarter performance. Despite the pop in Sprint stock, you should chase shares even higher.

Buy Any Dips in PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Paypal Holdings Inc is dropping after its recent earnings beat. But any dip in PYPL is a buy. Here's how to use put spreads to profit.

Newmont Mining Corp (NEM) Stock Is Starting to Lose Its Shine

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Newmont Mining is trading at a rich premium to both gold and other gold stocks. The rally is starting to look toppy and tired in NEM stock.

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Has Run Its Course; Here’s How to Profit

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet is looking a good deal less secure on and off the price chart and in position for a bearish GOOGL stock options strategy.

Short Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU) Stock Without the Risk

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shorting a meteoric rise like Baidu's sounds like financial suicide, but not if you don't use any money out of pocket to short BIDU stock.

Trade of the Day: Celgene Corporation (CELG)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The company failed to boost its full-year guidance for 2017, and this seems to have led to a bit of profit-taking, which took the stock back down to support at $134. We expect this support level to hold and for CELG to revisit its recent highs.
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