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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Go Long GoPro Inc (GPRO) Stock Without Getting Burned

Wall Street falls in and out of love with GoPro. Of late, GPRO stock has been trying to rally, and I'm betting on shares holding their recent low.

Go Long Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock Even After This Rip

I usually trade VRX stock when it's a falling knife. This time I want to do it as it is a flying machete. Sell downside risk in Valeant.

Don’t Buy BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY) Stock … Even Though It’s Going Higher?

BlackBerry stock is likely going to head higher, but you can do so much better than buying BBRY stock outright. Land 285% with this trade.

Trade of the Day: Newmont Mining Corp (NEM)

Before the New York trading session kicked off Monday morning, the gold market imploded and traded more than 1.8 million ounces in less than a minute during the London session.

Trade Best Buy Co Inc (BBY) Stock to Double Your Dough!

The slide in Best Buy is over, and its next ascent has begun. Score on this advance in BBY stock with this high-profit trade idea.

Trade of the Day: Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock Is a Tale of 2 Timeframes

HD stock dropped sharply over the past few trading sessions and Home Depot has broken some important near-term technical support areas.

Go Long Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock, Don’t Wait for Dips

Chasing prices in a momentum stock like Micron is difficult. I make it easier to profit from MU stock at any level by betting against unrealistic fears.

The 3 Best Trades Right Now? The Whole Stock Market!

These three exchange stocks provide some of the best trades right now. Plus, you'll be buying the whole stock market in one fell swoop!

Ford Motor Company (F) Stock Is Ready to Shift Into High Gear

With CEO Jim Hackett in the driver's seat, Ford is focusing on mobility technology ... and F stock has a clearer path out of constant undervaluation.

Don’t Buy Energy Transfer Partners LP (ETP) Stock for Income, Sell It!

If you’re going to be a contrarian in search of yield in ETP stock, there may be better options than just buying Energy Transfer Partners.

Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA) Stock Can Give Your Portfolio a Makeover

ULTA stock dips are opportunities to generate income out of thin air. Sell downside risk below proven support level and let time to do rest.

Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock Has Lost Wall Street’s Pros. Pounce!

Intel has fallen out of Wall Street's favor. That's the perfect opportunity to turn fear of INTC stock into sweet premiums.

Bask in First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Stock for Sizzling Profits

Don’t pay attention to bearish naysayers in FSLR stock, trust the price chart for First Solar to guide you to sizzling profits.

Trade of the Day: Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)

LITE has just recently managed to break above what had been resistance around $55-$56.

Bottom-Fish Walt Disney Co (DIS) Stock for Mighty Mickey Profits

Walt Disney shares may finally be bottoming. Here's what to watch for and, more importantly, how to profit with DIS stock options.

Trade of the Day: Get On the Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) Stock Train

With quarter-end in sight I am looking for the next group of stocks seeing money coming in, and NSC stock looks ripe. Watch the Norfolk Southern train.

Trade Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY) Stock for a Mega-Sale Deal

Bed, Bath & Beyond (BBBY) is unpopular, but you can still generate income from BBBY stock using options.

Play the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF)’s (IBB) Popularity for Free

ETFs should not move 11% in four days. The IBB just did that, so I will short it with no money out of pocket. Bet against the herd mentality.

Embrace United States Steel Corporation (X) Stock as It Heats Up

Steel stocks are popping this morning, and U.S. Steel looks like it's bottoming. Consider this trade on X stock to participate in the upswing.