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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Bet on More Pain for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Retail stocks are on the mend, but Costco Wholesale Corporation is still suffering. Capitalize on continued weakness with this COST stock trade.

Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Is (Finally) Breaking Out

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bullish signs in Twitter (TWTR) suggest it is a very good asset, but one still deserving of positioning through TWTR stock options.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Is About to Release a Bearish Sequel

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix has put together a decent-looking move of late, but the NFLX stock chart is setting up in a worrisome manner as Monday's Q2 earnings report nears.

Buy United States Steel Corporation (X) Stock and Build American

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
U.S. Steel based was setting higher lows and knocking on a roof. Now X stock is peeking over the neckline with a juicy open gap above. Go long.

General Motors Company (GM) Stock Filled Its Potential – Short It!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Measured moves are great and we caught General Motors (GM) on the way up. Now it's time to take the other side on GM stock.

Forget Ethereum. Buy Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock.

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
If ethereum is why you're buying/selling AMD stock, you're missing the much bigger picture. Advanced Micro Devices is so much more.

Bottom-Fish AT&T Inc. (T) Stock and Earn Big Income in a Flash

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Telecom stocks like AT&T have been slaughtered, but their dividend yields have been driven higher. Now's the time to strike on T stock.

Trade of the Day: Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) Stock Is a Standout

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
AMGN stock rallied 1% on Wednesday, and while no major feat in percentage terms, on the charts Amgen looks constructively positioned.

Sprint Corp Is a Deal for Customers, But S Stock Is a Dud

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sprint promises to shake-up the wireless industry. But will its aggressive pricing plan leave S stock owners shaking their heads?

Trade Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Near All-Time Highs Without Pressure

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
There are very few companies with better outlooks than that of Alphabet (GOOGL). Bet on GOOGL stock by selling puts for income.

The Bulls’ Banner Waves in the SPDR S&P Biotech (ETF) (XBI)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The SPDR S&P Biotech ETF is forming a bull flag. Here's how to play biotech stocks for profit in XBI.

3 Covered Calls to Hedge Risky Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can earn very big money with these covered calls, but beware, because these stocks are ripe for a fall.

Go Long JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Stock Into Earnings With Confidence

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Use this play in JPM stock for income behind bulletproof fundamentals and record-level financial engineering.

Buy Seagate Technology PLC (STX) Stock While It’s on Sale!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Seagate (STX) is falling fast today, which makes for juicy premiums on STX stock. Sell some for income below support in Seagate.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock Is No Longer a “Sewer”

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With divestitures and $1.5 billion in debt paid, Valeant's restructuring is paying off for VRX stock -- sentiment is now playing catch-up.

Trade of the Day: CSX Corporation (CSX)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The transportation sector in general has been performing well, and we think freight is starting to look a lot stronger in the short term.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Reclaims $1,000. Now What?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Amazon sailed back above four digits Wednesday after a record Prime Day. The question now is whether AMZN stock is about to break out.

Trade of the Day: First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Stock Is Shining

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While FSLR stock remains in a longer-term bearish trend, the trend in recent weeks has turned decidedly bullish. First Solar is worth a look.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Can Do Nothing and Deliver Profits

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alibaba has cleared some previous resistance, and now it just needs a new support level to hold. This trade idea on BABA stock is poised to put money in your pocket.
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