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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Under Armour Inc (UAA) Stock Earns You Double the Reward for Free

UAA stock is down about 50% in 12 months, so chasing pops in Under Armour is risky. Sell downside risk to generate income instead.

Profit From a Deeper Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Correction

A correction is underway in GOOGL stock, but a better investment is buying Alphabet shares at a larger discount with a credit in your pocket.

Trade Seagate Technology PLC (STX) Stock While It’s In Wall Street’s Favor

I don't chase prices, but I will bank on support. Sell downside risk in Seagate (STX) and profit as long as markets are in animal-spirit mode.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Will Return to $1,000

Valuing Amazon.com as a retail company only is a mistake - one that AMZN stock traders should take full advantage of.

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (KORS) Stock Can Deliver Low-Risk Profits

Michael Kors has staged a dead-cat bounce and is ready for more pain. Here's how to squeeze profits out of KORS stock.

Trade of the Day: Profit From Facebook Inc (FB) Stock’s Trend

Although FB stock remains near the very upper end of its multiyear trading range, Facebook now sets up one of two trading ideas.

Bruised Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Can Still Pay You

Don’t call a bottom in AAPL stock just yet, but you can position for a larger corrective move in Apple with this limited-risk play.

Apple Inc. Is Correcting. Warren Buffett Will Prop It Up.

It's easy to catch Apple when it turns into a falling knife. The current dip in AAPL stock is an opportunity for a fast scalp.

Trade PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 (ETF) (QQQ) in This Tech Wreck

The PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 (ETF) is taking the brunt of the tech stock beating. This trade on QQQ is a high-odds bull play.

3 ‘Tech Wreck’ Stocks That Are Ready to Bounce Back

Don’t let the Nasdaq selloff keep you from these emerging winners -- buy these tech stocks while they're cheap!

3 High-Priced Momo Stocks That Will Pay YOU

Options look to be the wisest play in the TAN trio of TSLA, AMZN and NVDA after reversing off of all-time highs.

Trade Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock While It’s in Selloff Mode

Short-term option selling is a good opportunity to create fast income in Amazon (AMZN), and this dip offers the perfect AMZN entry point.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Is Flashing a Sweet Dip Setup

Despite Friday's dip, Microsoft sits just shy of record highs and is flashing a low-risk buy setup. Here's how to capture profits in MSFT stock.

Trade of the Day: Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC)

With the Financials running higher, BAC still has room to rise before hitting resistance.

Avoid Tech. Buy the Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock Dip Instead.

Starbucks boasts one of the best charts on Wall Street right now. Here's how to capitalize on the quick dip in SBUX stock.

Trade of the Day: How Deep Can Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Fall?

The nearly 4% drop in AAPL stock Friday is to be respected but in order to make money from a possible further drop one needs perspective and a plan.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Flash Crashes Amid Tech Carnage

Amazon shed more than 3% on Friday after Goldman's bear call rattled the cage of tech-sector stocks. AMZN stock looks particularly vulnerable.

Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Is Head and Shoulders Below the Rest

Twitter has come a long way with live streaming, but TWTR stock is in trouble. It might take flipping some bearish analysts to avoid a crisis.

Go Long United States Steel Corporation (X) Stock and the American Rally

They don't ring bells at tops or bottoms. U.S. Steel may have found a floor, and we can use that to sell risk against X stock for free income.