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 the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) to Beat This Do-Nothing Market

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The volatility in the S&P 500 is so ludicrously low that a specific type of trade in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is coming into play.

Trade of the Day: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock Offers a Side of Free Profits

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
CMG stock -- once a high flyer -- has recently found footing. So now I can put Chipotle to work in creating me income.

3 Airline Stocks Making a Powerful Upside Breakout

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Airline stocks are the life of the party today, with new traffic updates whipping the major players into a frenzy amid a slumbering market.

How Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Can Generate 900% Returns

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America's narrative has turned rosy of late. But rather than buy BAC stock outright, turn pennies into piles of cash with this trade.

Reload Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU) Stock for Even More Free Profits

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rarely do investors feel comfortable entering momentum stocks like Baidu near all-time highs. Sell downside risk into BIDU stock to create income.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Can Pay You in Bulk

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Costco is a solid long-term buy-and-hold investment. But COST stock also is good for an options trade that will generate even more income.

3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Stock Can Help You Print 900% Profits

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Trade DDD stock’s second act using this strategy to either buy 3D Systems low or profit handsomely on a continued rally.

iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index (ETF) (FXI) and Chinese Stocks Are About to Suffer a Meltdown

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chinese stocks have been clinging to support, but it's only a matter of time before the FXI ETF finds itself falling even further.

Trade Boeing Co (BA) Stock With Highflying Confidence

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Boeing is threatening to fly over previous resistance. This trade in BA stock should keep your risk grounded, but not your profits.

How to Trade Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Around Q1 Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Can Nvidia buck the trend that AMD and Intel have already set? Here's how to trade NVDA stock ahead of its Q1 earnings report.

Trade of the Day: Macy’s Inc (NYSE:M)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
M is scheduled to release its quarterly earnings on May 11, before market open, and we expect the numbers to be underwhelming.

Is Cratering Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) Stock a Buy?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Akamai Technologies has hemorrhaged 20% in just a few days. But is AKAM stock a dip-buying opportunity, or are the bears still feasting?

Trade of the Day: Go Long Walt Disney Co (DIS) Stock Before Earnings

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Short term moves on earnings reports are binary and fraught with danger. So create income from proven value. Sell DIS puts for income.

Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) Stock Can Capture 376% Returns

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Teva Pharmaceutical is in deep value territory ahead of earnings. This play on TEVA stock is a great alternative to going long outright.

Go Long Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) Stock With No Risk

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Palo Alto Networks is a fast mover, which makes perfect entries difficult to find. This is the best way to play PANW stock now.

3 Bank Stocks That Can Bank You Free Profits

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
A bank rally is coming, and I want to capture it with no out-of-pocket risk. Here are three ways to fully finance trades in bank stocks.

Trade Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock to Double Your Money

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Should you catch Advanced Micro Devices here? It's a scary thought, but with options, you can double your money in AMD stock.

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) Stock Needs an Earnings Beat to Keep Running

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Electronic Arts is in a middle ground ahead of Tuesday's fiscal Q4 earnings report. EA stock could keep climbing, but it'll need some help.

Buy Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock for Less

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chipotle is setting up as a nice opportunity that will let traders either collect income or buy CMG stock at a discount.
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