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.

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

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 15, 2017

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.

3 Naked Put Options for a ‘Grand’ July

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 15, 2017

Make the most of the summer lull by scooping up some great stocks while getting paid more than $1,000 using naked put options.

Upgrade Your Portfolio with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 15, 2017

Catching falling knives like Advanced Micro Devices can be costly, so I do it using options. Generate income from selling AMD downside risk on fear days.

Don’t Be Scared of Biogen Inc (BIIB) Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 15, 2017

Pharma stocks like Biogen (BIIB) scare most investors. That means you can sell downside risk against unlikely scenarios in BIIB stock.

Trade of the Day: Altria Group Inc (MO)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Jun 15, 2017

With U.S. Treasury yields lower, strong dividend-yielding stocks like MO have a great opportunity to climb higher.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Is Flying Too Close to the Sun

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jun 15, 2017

TSLA stock notched yet another record high, right in the bears' face. But Tesla is extremely overbought, and at least may start slowing.

Trade of the Day: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Has 8% Downside

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 15, 2017

After shooting skyward earlier this month, BABA stock has been sluggish, and Alibaba could revert a bit -- be prepared.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Moves Have Become Predictable, to a Point

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jun 14, 2017

Tesla stock looks like it hit a wall last week, but don't count it out just yet. This is all just part of the TSLA trading game.

3 Mega-Cap Tech Giants to Bait the Bears With

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 14, 2017

Mega-cap tech stocks Apple (AAPL), Alibaba (BABA) and Tesla (TSLA) were hurt in the "tech wreck," but this creates opportunity to profit!

Swing for the Fences in Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU) Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 14, 2017

Baidu (BIDU) is hard to trade, so I sell risk to generate income from mid-term support levels in BIDU stock.

Whiting Petroleum Corp (WLL) Stock Isn’t Done Getting Drilled

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 14, 2017

Whiting Petroleum was already stuck in a lousy trend, but WLL stock is getting slammed even more today. Bank 335% profits with this trade.

Buy BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY) Stock Without the Risk

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 14, 2017

BlackBerry's (BBRY) story isn't finished yet ... Create income from others' fears of BBRY stock without paying a penny.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Will Recover Soon. This Is Your Trade.

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 14, 2017

Apple is starting to dust itself off after a brutal two-day drubbing. Here's the best way to jump back into AAPL stock.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Has the Fed, But Needs the Senate

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 14, 2017

Bank of America should get its rate hike. What BAC stock needs now its love-hate relationship with Washington to swing back to 'amorous.'

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Smells Like a Dead Cat. Sell it!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jun 14, 2017

Tech stocks including Alphabet are clawing their way back, but the rebound is destined to fail. Bet against GOOGL stock with this trade.

Trade of the Day: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)

By Ken Trester Jun 14, 2017

I believe the rate hike would be an overall negative development for the market in general. That being the case, let's put on some "portfolio insurance" just in case.