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: CBOE Volatility Index (VIX)

At a time that so many warning signs are flashing around the world, the VIX got down to just 9.04 on Tuesday.

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Is a (Better) Buy After Earnings

Alphabet shares are down (but not out) after earnings. This is how you can capitalize on the weakness in GOOGL stock.

Trade of the Day: How to Play Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock After Earnings

Starbucks is scheduled to report earnings this week on Thursday. A promising trade in SBUX stock could set up on the back of this report.

3 Big Bank Stocks Perking Up on Fed Hopes 

No, another rate hike isn't coming down tomorrow, but the Federal Reserve still could be on the verge of sending these bank stocks into breakout mode.

Buy Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock as Banks Make Their Move

Bond prices are flopping and banks are popping. Capitalize on Bank of America moving higher with this trade on BAC stock.

Make Surging Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) Stock Pay You

Freeport-McMoRan shares are ripping after earnings, and strength in copper prices will continue to lift FCX stock. Profits await!

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Is Down in a Bullish Market — Opportunity!

In this uber-bullish market, dips in Alphabet are rare, so I take this opportunity to splay the GOOGL stock dip for income with a 7% buffer.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Is Staying the Course — Trade It

It's the right time and price for a Microsoft (MSFT) stock collar position, with confirmation from a friendly trend on MSFT stock chart.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Stock’s Story Did Not Change — Stick With It

CAT stock had strong earnings, so the upside move is likely to continue for as long as markets are bullish. Use this play in Caterpillar to profit.

Trade a Predictable United States Steel Corporation (X) Stock

Selling United Steel (X) puts is an easy way to generate consistent income with no money out of pocket in X stock.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Is Due for a Summer Siesta

Netflix's Q2 subscriber growth was impressive, but the reaction is overdone. Make bank on NFLX stock by betting against the current.

Trade the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) at All-Time Highs

As complacency reigns, valuations crest and the VIX reaches a nadir, the odds for a short-term pullback increase.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) Stock Is Perking Up!

Walmart might still be hounded by the Amazon-Whole Foods tag team, but a recovery in WMT stock is underway. Here's the best way to profit.

Trade of the Day: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Bulls May Be Getting Reckless

AMZN stock is up nearly 40% year to date and the Amazon bulls at this juncture are very loud and possibly heading in reckless territory.

JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) Stock Is Your Ticket to Free Profits

JetBlue Airways reports earnings this week, and given reactions in rival airlines, traders fear a similar fate for JBLU stock. Profit from their fear.

Dial Up BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY) Stock Profits With Less Risk

A turnaround for BlackBerry remains mostly quiet off the price chart, but conditions are looking modestly up for BBRY stock today.

3 Large-Cap Biotech Stocks to Buy Now

After a large correction, large-cap biotech stocks are positioned to enjoy their own bull market. We like these 3 stocks for bullish trades.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Is Always Exciting Into Earnings — Bet On It

AMZN stock is a contentious name on Wall Street. Going short Amazon is financial suicide, so I go long into earnings ... especially for free.

Short PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Stock Into Earnings … For Free!

PayPal has enjoyed an impressive rise, but therein lies the risk. PYPL stock is now vulnerable to a dip on second-quarter earnings.