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 Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Into the Earnings Fog

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
With earnings come with elevated nervousness, and with Bank of America (BAC) reporting soon, you can trade BAC stock into the perceived risk.

Free Refills on Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock — In Spite of Long Lines

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rarely do quality names like SBUX stock become falling machetes. So I capitalize by selling risk against the overblown Starbucks fears.

Trade Procter & Gamble Co (PG) Stock the Easy Way

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Procter & Gamble (PG) is too stable to be trading this wildly, so sell risk to create income from fears of PG stock.

3 Naked Puts to Bank $1,000-Plus in July Cash

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Unless you're adverse to money, selling naked puts is a great way to generate some free cash to spend for the rest of your summer vacations.

Sorry Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) Stock, Still Not Interested

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The bull vs bear debate rages on in QCOM stock, as does an increasingly unsupportive Qualcomm price chart which warns against wagers.

Trade of the Day: AutoNation, Inc. (AN)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Much of the new progress made by the automakers has been at the expense of other companies in the value chain -- including AutoNation.

Big Profits Await in This Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Breakout

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Buyers are flocking to Alibaba (BABA), while the tech sector dithers. Capitalize on the coming breakout with this BABA stock put spread.

Trade of the Day: Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock’s First Downside Target Reached

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
TSLA stock dropped sharply on Wednesday and has now reached my first downside target, yet more Tesla downside looks likely through a multiweek lens.

Chevron Corporation (CVX) Is Stabilizing — Fill Up

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
CVX stock is on solid footing, so Chevron should survive the fears that are built into it. So I sell premium against those fears for income.

Bank on Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) Stock Getting Its Mojo Back

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
I don't know if Gilead (GILD) actually flipped from being a falling machete to shooting star, but I'm willing to bank on GILD stock.

Like Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Today for Free!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don’t unlike FB stock because you are cautious near-term, be smarter in your positioning with these Facebook plays.

Mine For Profits in Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Stock for Free

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's not easy to chase a shooting star so I will sell downside risk below proven support to create income from CAT stock with room to spare.

Trade of the Day: Costco Wholesale (COST)

By Ken Trester
Tomorrow, the market will get the latest readings on chain-store sales, mortgage applications, job cuts and employment, international trade, jobless claims, consumer comfort, PMI services as well as inventory reports for both crude oil and natural gas. So, while it has been a quiet week so far, the market is likely to heat up as we head into the coming weekend.

How to Avoid Burnout With General Motors Company (GM) Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
GM stock is revving up on the price chart, but a collar strategy still makes sense for a safer ride through General Motors' earnings and beyond.

Trade of the Day: Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Has Further to Fall

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite a good mean-reversion move lower in recent weeks I see some more downside ahead for GOOGL stock in the near term.

Don’t Miss This Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) Stock Rally!

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Following the EIA report, natural gas prices are on the mend, and Chesapeake Energy (CHK) is set to rally as a result. Don't miss the CHK stock rally!

Bite Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock In Spite of Bland Leadership

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) hardly qualifies as a falling knife but, it has been volatile. Generate income from AAPL stock by selling downside risk.

3 Energy Stocks Running Headlong Into Resistance

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Oil and energy stocks are popping, but resistance looms large. Capitalize on this failing rally with USO, OIH and HAL stock.

3 Momo Stocks That Were a No-No Are Now a Go-Go

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Recent pullbacks in momo stocks TSLA, AMZN and NVDA along with a jump in implied volatility sets up for an ideal bullish play.
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