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: iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Biotech stocks and the IBB ETF had two so called "bearish engulfing" days in recent trading days. This is a near-term warning signal.

Trade Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock for a 20% Return

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Forget Seagate’s report and focus on a Micron that still enjoys tons of support off and on the MU stock chart.

Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Takes a Dive on Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Twitter is diving after daring to disappoint the Street. Here's how to capitalize on the weakness with TWTR stock plays.

3 Big-Money Option Trades

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Use options trades like covered calls and naked puts to generate additional income in GOOGL, CMG and NFLX stock.

Ride the Turbulence in Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Airline stocks like Southwest don't have a good reputation despite great performance. And the recent dip offers an opportunity in LUV stock.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) Stock Has Tremendous Potential Even Post-Rally

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
GILD stock fell long enough that its P/E is now under 8. This is value I can bank on, and this Gilead play can make you money too.

Lowered Expectations Could Propel Fitbit Inc (FIT) Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With expectations in the gutter, Fitbit has a chance to surprise investors and extend the budding short-term rally for FIT stock.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock Needs More Than Queso, Drive-Thru

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chipotle seems to have a cement ceiling over its head after health scares and earnings. This is the way to profit off struggling CMG stock.

Take Facebook Inc (FB) Stock, Add Time, And Presto! Money.

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook shares are on a tear thanks to quality Q2 results, not hope or hype. Go long FB stock as long as the company is cranking on all pistons.

Trade of the Day: Phillips 66 (PSX)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Refiners look like an interesting opportunity right now. And Tuesday PSX shares started moving up considerably as investors responded to their positive forward outlook.

Score Hot Profits on a Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Cooldown

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Netflix is flying high after earnings. But given its extended state, some consolidation is in order. Here's the best way to trade NFLX stock.

Trade of the Day: Respect Boeing Co (BA) Stock But Don’t Chase It

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
BA stock has reached historic overbought readings. This sets up a trade in Boeing for the trader while letting active investors to wait for a consolidation phase.

Like Facebook Inc (FB) Stock? Protect Yourself Anyway.

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Facebook reports its second-quarter earnings after Wednesday's bell. Here's what you need to know, and how to trade FB stock to protect yourself.

Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Isn’t as Attractive as the Company

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nvidia's (NVDA) trend will be a good deal friendlier when some waves of sellers finally show up in NVDA stock. But when will that day come?

Boeing Co (BA) Stock Is Flying High — Get On Board

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
This Boeing play makes sense against uncertainty, but in some cases it also makes sense to do it into consistency. Here's how to make income in BA stock.

Go Long Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock on This Huge Spike

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Is it insane to enter Advanced Micro Devices on this massive rally? Nope. Here's a tried-and-true way to win with AMD stock.

Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) Stock Is a Trade for Ailing Portfolios

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors fear Amgen (AMGN) is a falling knife after dropping on earnings. Use that fear to sell puts for income in AMGN stock.

No Gusher Expected for Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock’s Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lower Q2 oil prices have Wall Street anticipating an earnings miss from Exxon Mobil Corporation, and that's bad news for XOM stock.

Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Is Finally Worth a Bullish Bet

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter (TWTR) is a phoenix rising from its own ashes. It's time to bet bullishly on TWTR stock ahead of its second-quarter earnings release.
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