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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How to Expertly Bottom-Fish Energy Stocks Now

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Energy stocks are oversold and testing support. That has the SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) flashing an opportunity.

Trade of the Day: Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Is One for the Bears

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The relative and absolute weakness in bank stocks like BAC stock year-to-date looks to be coming to a head. Traders take note of this chart pattern.

Reboot Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock for More Free Income

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
It is not ideal to commit long into MSFT stock after this big a rally, but I can still sell risk for income in Microsoft.

Go Long Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock, All-Time Highs Be Darned

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla is a momentum stock that leaves no room for comfortable long entries. Instead, generate income from TSLA stock at nosebleed altitudes.

Trade the Impending Breakdown in Twilio Inc (TWLO) Stock!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Take your head out of the Twilio (TWLO) cloud and short an at-risk TWLO stock with an effective long put strategy.

Get Paid to Ride the GoPro Inc (GPRO) Stock Bearishness

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Another squandered opportunity for GoPro Inc results in losses for GPRO stock, but could mean profits for you.

Trade of the Day: Hess Corp. (NYSE:HES)

By Ken Trester
Energy companies have taken a hit following last week’s OPEC meeting. Let's take advantage of that to collect some option premium.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock Will Keep Clawing Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron Technology is providing investors with an excellent trend following opportunity at the moment. Get my target on MU stock.

Trade of the Day: First Data Corp (FDC) Stock Is Looking Bullish

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
First Data Corp has been climbing for months, and once a recent gap in FDC stock closes, it should begin climbing again.

Ambarella Inc (AMBA) Stock Downgraded, But Opportunity Lurks

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Ambarella shares are plunging Tuesday following a Pacific Crest downgrade. If you think the dip in AMBA stock is a buy, consider this trade.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Is Souring, But This Trade Is Sweet

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Profit from an overdue price decline in Apple via this creative options trade, or position yourself to buy AAPL stock at a big discount.

Profit From a Steady Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Walmart (WMT) shares are flashing a solid bull flag pattern. Climb aboard WMT stock with a carefully crafted calendar spread.

General Motors Company (GM) Stock Can Turn Fear Into Income

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
When experts hate a worthy ticker like General Motors, I like to generate income. Bet against others' fears about GM stock.

Trade Twilio Inc (TWLO) Stock Without a Worry

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stocks like Twilio (TWLO) leave a lot of room for doubt, so it's best to sell risk against levels in TWLO stock that are most likely to hold.

Trade of the Day: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
AAPL continues to impress with strong iPhone sales, a huge cash pile and its massive share-buyback program.

Tiffany & Co. (TIF) Stock Has Little Shine, But Lots of Opportunity

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Last week's selloff in Tiffany resulted in a technical breakdown. Now, TIF stock is set up perfectly for a bearish-leaning trade

3 Resilient Retail Stocks to Buy Now

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
These three retail stocks to buy are showing that they can hang with Amazon. You can go long with a safety valve using these trade ideas.

Trade of the Day: Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Texas Instruments is in sound technical position that includes support, as well as a setup for a double-digit breakout in TXN stock.

Is Ford Motor Company (F) Stock Recession-Proof?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Even if I'm wrong about seeing trouble ahead for the U.S. market, you can still get 6% on your money today by buying Ford (F) stock.
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