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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This Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Dip Is a Big Opportunity

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Advanced Micro Devices has been slammed with a monster down-gap on Wednesday. Here's how to wrangle the most profit out of AMD stock now.

Buy the Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Correction for Free

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet (GOOGL) stock is once again a crowd favorite, but this GOOGL stock strategy is one of a kind.

Buy BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY) Stock Even at These Levels

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Entering long positions into a rallying BlackBerry (BBRY) is risky, but you can go long BBRY stock using options.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Won’t Disappoint, But BABA Stock Will

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alibaba has come too far, too fast to justify buying it on anything but blowout earnings. The odds say BABA stock is set for a stumble.

Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) Stock Has the Cure for Boring Portfolios

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rarely do we get clear signals for entry into volatile stocks like Amgen (AMGN). Sell risk against AMGN stock to generate income for free.

How Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Can Double Your Money

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Facebook has retreated toward support, creating a lower-risk entry point in FB stock in the process. Use this trade idea to capitalize.

Trade of the Day: Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO)

By Ken Trester
Overall the market has been giving off several bullish signs, and at times like this I like to take advantage of day-to-day volatility to write puts.

Workday Inc (WDAY) Stock Has a Chart You’ll Love

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Workday is sporting one of the most bullish of technical patterns. WDAY stock should reward investors and active traders alike.

Trade of the Day: FMC Corp (FMC) Stock Is Fertile Ground for Investors

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
FMC Corp is looking to add part of DuPont's (DD) business, which should help FMC stock grow in the latter part of the year.

Hedging With Options Trading – Tips for Beginners

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Stock options can be the ultimate hedging tool. Here's what you need to know about buying insurance in the stock market.

Don’t Go Soft on Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Just Yet

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft actually has the potential to dominate cloud computing, even taking on Amazon's low-cost AWS. The rally in MSFT stock is far from over.

Bet Against Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Before It Fizzles

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Nvidia is losing steam at these lofty levels, and reports of an Intel switch won't help. Bet on gravity with this NVDA stock trade.

Trade Sears Holding Corp (SHLD) Stock While It Craters

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A speculative, but grounded, modified options package in Sears (SHLD) is well-priced for the situation in SHLD stock.

Stay Married to Nokia Oyj (ADR) (NOK) Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The turnaround in NOK stock is in progress, but new challenges on the Nokia chart point to watching the name for stronger pullback opportunities

Trade Twilio Inc (TWLO) Stock for a Second Chance at the IPO

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Catching a falling knife as big as Twilio (TWLO) take guts ... but having a 30% cushion makes it a lot easier to commit going long TWLO stock.

Trade Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) Stock While It’s Down

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
A boring stock like Walmart (WMT) deserves a trade that delivers profits with zero out-of-pocket. Sell risk in WMT stock for income.

Is Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) Stock an Opportunity, Or a Trap?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Palo Alto Networks is rallying hard amid the WannaCry breakout. This could turn into something meaningful, but be careful with PANW stock.

What Are the Option Greeks?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
When trading stock options, a proper understanding of the option greeks is essential. Here's what you need to know.

Trade of the Day: FLIR Systems, Inc. (FLIR) Stock Is the Very Picture of a Buy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With improving margins on the way for FLIR Systems, anticipate a potential move for FLIR stock to about $43.
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