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 Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Regardless of Price

Netflix (NFLX) has many fans on Wall Street, meaning I can sell downside risk while knowing NFLX stock fans will step in to defend my position.

Get Paid to Buy Nike Inc (NKE) Stock on the Cheap

Nike (NKE) stock is fundamentally sound, so go long whenever others are scared by selling NKE stock puts against those extreme fears.

Go Long Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock for 2,400% Returns!

Chipotle might not be done correcting, but either way, CMG stock can still lead us to monster profits right now. Here's my trade idea.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock Dips Are Long Opportunities

Micron has only seen a few dips this year, so I'll take advantage of the most recent one. Trade MU stock against what others fear.

Buy Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock for a Nearly 20% Discount

Before you go long Bank of America outright, consider this trade on BAC stock that lets you capture downside, buy shares for a song.

Respect Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock But Stop the Chase!

Tesla has become near-term overbought. Tactical investors should consider taking some profits, while others may try TSLA stock as a short.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Is a Crumpled Opportunity

Costco is on the ropes amid the Amazon-Whole Foods deal. But profits lurk amid the grocer plunge. This trade on COST stock is a perfect opportunity.

Capitalize on the Facebook Inc (FB) Stock ‘Correction’ While You Can!

Dips in Facebook (FB) are rare. So I want to capitalize on this one by selling downside risk in FB stock before the window closes.

3 Biotech Trades to Diversify Your Portfolio

There’s always a bull market somewhere. At times, there are bulls and bears in the same sector, as is the case with these biotech stocks.

Amazon Knocks Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) Stock Into … Easy Profits?

Rarely does Walmart become a falling machete. Let's mop up easy profits in WMT stock as Wall Street trades the Amazon-Whole Foods marriage.

Profit From the Fight Over Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (CY) Stock

The fight is on over a long-term pivot line in Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (CY). Here's how to profit from CY stock in the meantime.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Is Toeing the Launching Pad

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is eating Intel and Nvidia's lunch with its ne GPU Vega, Here's how to trade AMD stock before it takes off.

Trade of the Day: Fossil Group Inc (FOSL)

We’re not seeing too much rotation between sectors just yet. There is one sector that has been particularly troubled, though, and that's retail.

Why Paypal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Stock Looks Perfect After This Dip

Paypal stock has formed a quality "buy the dip" setup. Sell these PYPL puts to generate predictable cash flow.

2 Ways to Trade Oracle Corporation (ORCL) Stock After Earnings

Oracle boasts an awfully good-looking chart at the moment. Fiscal Q4 earnings are next week, and ORCL stock could enjoy a continuation move higher.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock Is a Great Speculative Value

Capitalize on a potential VRX stock turnaround off and on the price chart with this play in Valeant.

5 “FAANG” Tech Stocks That Are Suddenly in Trouble

Thursday's market retreat has sent tech stocks to the floor once more, and these five "FAANG" stocks could be at greater risk as a result. Here's a look at the potential downside for stocks like Facebook and Amazon.

Netflix Inc. (NFLX) Stock Is Ripe for Bottom-Fishin’

Netflix is down, but it's far from out. Capitalize on oversold conditions in NFLX stock and rich options with this finesse trade.

Grab Hold of 3M Co (MMM) Stock and Don’t Let Go

I don't like to chase performance, but if I want to go long 3M (MMM) I have to do it by selling puts for income.