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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Beware Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock and the Extreme Bulls

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America rallied in the face of President Trump's comments on breaking up big banks. Sentiment on BAC stock might be too over the top.

Don’t Chase Facebook Inc (FB) Stock After Earnings. In Fact, Short It.

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the near to intermediate term the FB stock rally looks unsustainable and likely calls for a more cautious approach to the stock following the earnings report.

Trade of the Day: D. R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) Stock Building for the Sky

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Canadian lumber tariffs should not have a big impact on DHI stock, so buy D. R. Horton with a goal of around $38.

Square Inc (SQ) Stock Surges Ahead of Its Q1 Report

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Square hit new all-time highs on a fresh buying effort from SQ stock bulls ahead of its quarterly earnings announcement, due Wednesday night.

Go Long Twilio Inc (TWLO) Stock Ahead of Earnings With Slimmed-Down Risk

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Risking money without a buffer on IPOs like Twilio is risky business, but you can go long TWLO stock with limited risk.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Can Double Your Money

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Netflix shares are soaring on Monday amid broad-based buying. This trade on NFLX stock is the best way to participate.

3 Tasty Restaurant Stocks to Buy

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Traders seeking stocks to buy should take a good look at eateries. These three restaurant stocks have four-star setups.

Apple Inc (AAPL) Stock Can Make You Money, Strong or Weak

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Position for a selloff in Apple stock for free, with big profits and better buying opportunities at a huge discount to current AAPL levels.

How to Trade BP plc (ADR) (BP) Stock Ahead of Earnings

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
BP (BP) is priced for a typical earnings reaction. Here's what's on tap in the options market for BP stock in front of Tuesday’s release.

Fill ‘er Up! ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock Is a Profit Pump

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Risking money ahead of ConocoPhillips' earnings (or any earnings) is gambling. So bet on COP stock with less risk via this trade.

What’s Left to Push Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Higher?

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Will a halo from big-tech earnings help Alphabet drift higher, or will overbought GOOGL stock consolidate its gains and frustrate investors?

Ride American Airlines Group Inc (AAL) Stock Turbulence With Confidence

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Catching the falling knife that is American Airlines (AAL) is daunting, but its options market is less so. Create income selling risk in AAL stock!

Trade of the Day: Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
HAL released its quarterly earnings last Monday, beating both revenue and earnings expectations, but the stock failed to rally with the rest of the market.

How to Trade Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock After Q2 Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple, the single-largest holding of the Nasdaq-100, will report earnings Tuesday, May 2. Here's how I plan on trading AAPL stock.

Trade of the Day: Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI) Stock Aiming for $68

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With oil expected to average $53 per barrel in 2017, Baker Hughes should see some growth, and that means good things for BHI stock.

Buy the Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock “Gap ‘n’ Crap”

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The post-earnings rally in Amazon shares is fading fast, but this dip is a buy. Here's the best way to capture profits in AMZN stock.

How to Ride Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock to $1,000

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Alphabet Inc is flying high following a rousing earnings beat. With the magic $1,000 level beckoning, this GOOGL stock trade will deliver.

Athenahealth, Inc (ATHN) Stock Is Flatlining. Time to Profit

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Catching falling knives like athenahealth (ATHN) is scary. Consider the big picture and profit from where ATHN stock is not likely to go.

Boot Up Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock for Free Income

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
There is rarely a perfect time to enter a trade, but Microsoft is offering traders a way to make money in MSFT stock with relative safety.
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