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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Trade of the Day: Bet Long GoPro Inc (GPRO) Stock With Relative Safety

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
GPRO stock is the prime example of why they say to not catch falling knives. Still, this play can help you make money in GoPro regardless.

Call Options Strategies – Options Trading for Beginners

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Learn how to trade call options. They offer a number of advantages over buying stock.

The Number to Watch in Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Is $121

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nvidia scored a first-quarter earnings beat and subsequent pop, but NVDA stock is still expensive. That should result in sideways trading.

Go Long Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock for Free

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Love it or hate it, Valeant Pharmaceuticals is exciting to play. Plug your nose and go long VRX stock with this trade setup.

Trade Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Near All-Time Highs Without Fear

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook (FB) is flying high, so I can't justify buying FB stock here. Sell puts instead, and own it at a 20% discount in the worst case.

What Are Stock Options? A Path to Huge Profits, That’s What!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Stock options beckons to traders of all stripes to come and bask in the bigger profits and enhanced versatility. Heed the invitation.

3 Covered Calls to Earn $1,000-Plus in Options Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can earn solid options income from these stocks by selling covered calls that also provide a hedge against a market correction.

Go Long Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock With No Money Down

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet's mega-breakout makes it difficult for prospective buyers to go long straight-up. So instead, consider this trade on GOOGL stock.

Trade Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock While Oil Languishes

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon Mobil (XOM) searches for growth and XOM stock traders look for support as OPEC skirts promises to cut oil production.

Trade of the Day: Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB)

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
The company is the world’s leading cloud software company for the nonprofit sector. The word “cloud” continues to generate a lot of interest, but it’s more than a buzzword. The cloud trend is the real deal, making it one of my favorite niche software sectors.

Nvidia Corporation Rises From Its Slumber. NVDA Stock Is a Buy.

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nvidia's breakaway gap and rally on Wednesday has left the naysayers scrambling. It's not too late to go long NVDA stock once more.

The S&P 500 is Knocking on the Door of Another Wave of Bullishness

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The S&P 500 may have gained 15% since November, but until someone can convince bulls the rally makes no sense, don't step in front of it.

Think Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock Is Done Hemorrhaging? Think Again.

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Snap bulls are vanishing for good reason after the company's first earnings report. Here's why SNAP stock is vulnerable to even more selling.

Trade of the Day: Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock Is a Great Falling Knife to Catch

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Catching falling knives like Intel-- with caution -- is profitable but only if the stock is of value. Luckily, INTC stock is worth it.

Go Long Priceline Group Inc (PCLN) Stock With Confidence

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Catching a falling knife as expensive as Priceline (PCLN) is terrifying ... unless you use options. Go long PCLN stock for free.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Is All Love and No Guts

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
BAC stock is receiving a lot of love from analysts despite seriously bearish indicators -- something's gotta give in Bank of America!

How to Trade Yelp Inc (YELP) Stock After Its 1-Star Report

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The reviews are in, and Yelp remains a bearish pick. But while YELP stock looks like a 1-star, this options strategy deserves 4.

Put the Brakes on Ford Motor Company (F) Stock Frustration

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Frustrated with Ford Motor Company? So is the company's Board of Directors. But there are trading strategies to ease the pain on F stock.

Short Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock at This Pivotal Level for Free

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter is going to mess with investors. Don't chase the headlines and buy someone else's profits. Short TWTR stock here.
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