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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Celgene Corporation (CELG) Stock’s Range Is Tight — Time to Profit

The CELG stock price is in the middle of its recent range. With no impending risks, I sell downside risk to generate income from Celgene.

Elon Musk May Have Just Tweeted the Top in Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock

As TSLA stock goes parabolic and a short squeeze starts, investors in Tesla may want to use caution before things falter.

Extract Value From Whiting Petroleum Corp (WLL) Stock

Whiting Petroleum (WLL) is the quintessential falling knife. But a bounce in oil could bring about a short-squeeze rally in WLL stock.

Trade of the Day: NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP)

Cloud computing and data storage companies have traded well as a group for more than a year now.

Citigroup Inc (C) Stock Is an Underappreciated Breakout Buy

Citigroup doesn't get as many big bank headlines as BAC or JPM, but it's the best of the breed. Here's how to trade C stock.

Trade of the Day: Don’t Chase Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Here

NVDA stock is near-term overbought. Active investors should lighten up on long Nvidia positions or look for short-side trades for cash flow.

How Pandora Media Inc (P) Stock Can Turn Headlines Into Cash

As the bottom falls out from under Pandora, we can still profit off even worse fears. Sell short-term risk against P stock for income.

3 Chinese Stocks Riding Higher on Alibaba’s Coattails

Alibaba (BABA) is soaring following rosy revenue forecasts and these three Chinese stocks are getting caught up in the euphoria.

Trade the ‘Buffett Hole’ in International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Stock

Even with Buffett exiting IBM, you can sell risk for income against likely near-term support. Trade IBM stock against fears of impending doom!

Test Drive Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock for the Long-Term!

With the Tesla Model 3 roll out nearing, a limited-risk TSLA stock trade looks attractive in lieu of owning riskier shares.

The Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Rally Is Not Done. Jump Aboard.

Amazon is fast runner, and catching dips is nearly impossible. That's fine. Get into AMZN stock with options for cheaper and with less risk.

Trade of the Day: U.S. Silica Holdings Inc (NYSE:SLCA)

Silica is used in oil operations for extracting crude from the ground. So, it’s been hit hard because oil has been…but it shouldn’t be.

Get Paid While Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Sizzles

Advanced Micro Devices is on the move - again. This options trade on AMD stock has a high probability of delivering a big return.

Trade of the Day: Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) Stock Is Heading 8% Higher

The latest rally in PANW stock comes after a steep one-day drop just three months ago on March 1. Ride Palo Alto higher.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Is the REAL E-Commerce Giant

Alibaba just announced massive expectations for full-year fiscal 2018 revenue growth, sending BABA stock up double digits Thursday. Here's how to trade.

Position for a Pullback in Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock

Netflix (NFLX) continues to dominate the market, but selling a bull put spread in NFLX stock is more attractive than buying shares outright.

Has United States Steel Corporation (X) Stock Found a Bottom?

U.S. Steel might be in the process of bottoming out. For now, here are the levels to watch in X stock, and how to trade.

2 Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Trades for Big, Bullish Profits

Microsoft's rally is due for a rest. However, when a lull finally comes, that's your cue to go long MSFT stock. Here are two ways to do that.

Let Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Grow Your Portfolio With Confidence

BAC stock is clearly cheap and the Bank of America fundamentals are strong so I sell downside risk with confidence.