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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Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Is a Spectacular Fear Trade

Investors have fled Tesla in the past few weeks. Now is the perfect time to bet that its fervent acolytes swoop in to save TSLA stock.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Will Bludgeon the Bears

Anyone looking to go long Advanced Micro Devices, take heart: The time is now. Here's how to properly profit from AMD stock.

Trade of the Day: iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMB)

If anything’s going to crack, it’s going to be the emerging-market bonds.

Double Your Dough in the Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF) (XLE)

Energy stocks are finally bottoming, which is good news for the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (ETF) (XLE). Play the recovery with XLE.

Trade of the Day: CSX Corporation (CSX) Stock Is Flashing a Warning

CSX stock tripped after earnings, but this price action is bringing about new opportunities for traders and active investors.

Profit With the iShares Russell 2000 Index (ETF) (IWM) in a Small-Caps Squeeze

A big breakout looms for small-caps. The iShares Russell 2000 Index (ETF) offers a low-risk way to position with this IWM play.

Bet Against a General Electric Company (GE) Stock Turnaround

General Electric's (GE) CEO hype has faded as investors realize that Immelt's damage to GE stock could take years to fix.

This Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Dip Is a Buy

Bank stocks, including hobbled Bank of America, are popping on Morgan Stanley earnings. Climb aboard the sector with this BAC stock trade.

This Changes Nothing for United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL) Stock

Most traders stay out waiting for better values. I say the value is already here for United (UAL). Sell puts in UAL stock for income.

Go Long American Express Company (AXP) Stock Without a Dip

American Express (AXP) is nearing all-time highs, but don't get left out of the rally waiting for a dip. Sell AXP stock puts for income.

UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH) Stock Up Big So Far — Earn Your Profits

The UNH stock chart pattern is solid gold for premium sellers. Sure UnitedHealth lacks pizzazz, but it makes up for that with consistency.

Go LONG Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock Into the Vomitorium

Another health scare at a Chipotle Mexican Grill location has sent CMG stock into the hands of the bears. But opportunity might lie with bullish traders.

Trade of the Day: Jeld-Wen Holding Inc (JELD)

Millennials are buying more homes, and with more homes you need… guess what?…doors and windows. That makes JELD an excellent secondary play on a big NexGen theme.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock Is About to Break Out

Semiconductor stocks are back, and Micron Technology is on the verge of a sizable move higher. Here's how to efficiently profit in MU stock.

Trade of the Day: F5 Networks, Inc. (FFIV) Stock Leaves the Bears Behind

FFIV stock has struggled year to date but recently rejected the bears' most recent selling attempt, giving F5 bulls renewed hope for a rally.

The SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD) Rally Will Fizzle

Gold prices are popping, but resistance looms large overhead. Short the SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) with this GLD play.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Is an ATM Machine Stuck Open

Short-term reactions to earnings have little to do with the outlook of BAC stock. Bank of America is flush with cash to defend their stock.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Desperately Needs a Win

Apple needs something to shake off growing bearish sentiment surrounding its next iPhone. Will Q3 earnings give AAPL stock that lift?

Exit Boeing Co (BA) Stock Before It Stalls Out

As a flatfooted Wall Street finally wakes up to Boeing (BA), it’s time to reduce risk as BA stock flirts with overbought conditions.