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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Under Armour Inc: Sell in May and Buy UAA Stock!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Things are firming up for Under Armour (UAA), and a long call strategy in UAA stock is well-priced and placed for the occasion.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock Shines in a Fading Semiconductor Market

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron Technology has weathered poor reports from AMD and Intel, and MU stock will do the same if Nvidia dives next week -- next stop $30.

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Stock Is Ripe for a Renewed Rally

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A hawkish FOMC statment gave banking stocks like Wells Fargo a boost. WFC stock might be back in play, and soon!

Trade of the Day: Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) Stock Offers a Speculative Option

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Akamai got hit hard after releasing disappointing guidance yesterday, but there is still opportunity in AKAM stock.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Is Showing a Great Starter Position

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
After Advanced Micro Devices went from punchbowl to being knocked out, it’s time to buy into AMD stock -- carefully.

Walt Disney Co (DIS) Stock Cracks, And It Could Get Worse

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Walt Disney is suffering its largest down day in months. Here's what's weighing on DIS stock, and what to do about it.

Profit From the Chop in United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite its boring business model, UPS stock trades like a MOMO. United Postal Service can deliver a careful trader profits more safely.

How to Trade Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) Stock After Its Q1 Miss

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Gilead Sciences is on the ropes following disappointing Q1 earnings. With its momentum out the door, this trade on GILD stock is in play.

Go Long Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock With Confidence on This Dip

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors can be fickle. Sell risk against extremes in Nvidia for a chance at free profits and go long NVDA stock.

Trade of the Day: iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures TM ETN (NYSEARCA:VXX)

By Ken Trester
I think there’s more volatility in this market than they’re saying at this point. I expect the VIX to rise again, which would be advantageous to this position.

Your Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Gameplan for Q1 Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla looks increasingly overbought, and Wall Street's Jekyll-and-Hyde opinions on TSLA stock could lead to a big move lower after earnings.

Trade of the Day: Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) Stock Is Heading to the Clouds

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Akamai is a trusted name in cloud computing, and looks like it's ready to grow some more, making AKAM stock an interesting buy here.

Cruise Past General Motors Company (GM) Stock’s Bearish Troubles

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
GM stock is setting itself up as a Dog of the Dow, but options investors can play a low-cost game of profiting from weakness in General Motors.

Profit From JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Stock No Matter What

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Why chase the perfect entry point in JPMorgan (JPM)? Create income from selling JPM put options and let time do the work.

3 Financial Stocks to Short Now

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The price charts of financial stocks GS, WFC and AIG are suggesting these companies aren’t too big to continue failing. Short now!

Trade Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock While It’s Down

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
After an earnings beat, Micron (MU) pulled back. Now MU stock appears poised to continue the trend higher.

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (SIRI) Stock Is Still Slipping

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. shares are slipping following weaker-than-expected earnings. Watch for signs of recovery, then buy SIRI stock.

Go Long Transocean LTD (RIG) Stock With Confidence Even Into Earnings

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Is RIG stock a machete or a small paring knife? No matter. Sell risk below proven support band to create income in Transocean.

Go Long Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock on This Overdone Dip

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Earnings have sent Advanced Micro Devices into the abyss. This is the perfect time to generate big income from AMD stock.
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