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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Sky-High Boeing Co (BA) Stock Is Bleeding Fuel

Boeing shares have rocketed to all-time highs, but gravity will be denied no longer. Profit from a fall in BA stock with this trade.

Trade of the Day: Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (DPZ) Stock Is a Trend-Follower’s Dream

DPZ stock remains terrific in my eyes, and this latest Domino's sell-off, all else being equal, should provide opportunity for the bulls.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock Is on Breakdown Watch

Technical weakness on Monday is threatening the 2017 recovery in VRX stock just days ahead of Valeant's second-quarter earnings report.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Is Still Cheap — Grab a Bunch

There are no sure things when investing in the stock market but some come close. AAPL stock is one, so I bet on Apple for now.

3 Profit-Printing Bank Stocks to Buy

Financials are dropping to support, making these three bank stocks a rousing buy, These options trades are the way to score.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Will Cruise on a Q2 Earnings Shock

Tesla's Q2 earnings report will be about cash flow and Model 3 production. Low expectations for both should send TSLA stock soaring.

Trade Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock and Hope the Rats Hold

Chipotle is expensive considering the recent headlines, but you can profit from where CMG stock is unlikely to go using options.

Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Is Too Well-Liked. Get Out.

Facebook's popularity on and off the price chart is unsustainable. If you're sitting on winnings in FB stock, now's the time to lock them in.

Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA) Stock Will Defy Oppenheimer, Run Higher Again

Ulta Beauty and its triple-digit price makes for a scary falling knife. Still, try to catch ULTA stock ... and earn income for your trouble.

Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock Is Battered and Broken

Home Depot is vulnerable heading into its mid-August earnings report. Here's what you need to know, and how to score profits on HD stock.

Trade of the Day: Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Could Go Either Way

Every battle is won before it's ever fought -- so here is my plan for trading AAPL stock after Apple's earnings report comes out.

United States Oil Fund (USO) Is Stretched — Short It!

Oil prices are overheating and due for a cooldown. Use this call in the United States Oil Fund to grab some cash from the USO ETF.

Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU) Stock Booms on Q2 Earnings Bonanza

Baidu shares are rocketing higher Friday following a solid Q2 earnings beat. This trade on BIDU stock will let you score on further strength.

Don’t Get Burned by Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock Fears

When I see good values like in Starbucks, I am brave enough to sell downside risk in SBUX stock for income.

Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock Just Reported a Good Story — Trust Them

INTC stock has been under appreciated in 2017. Now Intel has the chance to regain a few bids back from its competitors. Here's how to play it.

Each Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Dip Is a Buy. This One Is Too.

Amazon is one of the scariest falling knives to catch, but Q2 earnings changed very little in this story. Buy AMZN stock with confidence.

Safely Test Drive Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock to Big Profits

If history rhymes TSLA stock may take a detour south, but if you’re a bull, riding out volatility is a good deal easier with this strategy.

Trade of the Day: Cypress Semiconductor (CY)

Tech had been leading the market higher until recently, and it is now doing so again after falling out of favor for a few weeks.

Turn United States Steel Corporation (X) Stock Into Cash

The nascent uptrend in U.S. Steel is the real deal. Capitalize on continued strength with today's Beat the Bell trade on X stock.