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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Go Long Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock and Laugh in Risk’s Face

Don't fear entering Chipotle (CMG) too late. This trade will allow you to make money off CMG stock with a big margin for error.

The Contrarian Case for a Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Earnings Rally

Twitter (TWTR) stock is oversold, trading near all-time lows, and near universally hated. With earnings next week, the time to bet on a contrarian rally is now ... or never.

3 Covered Calls in Times of War and Peace

With Trump rattling the saber and the market reaching lofty levels, it's time to sell covered calls for both the bulls and the bears!

Trade Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock at All-Time Highs

After a long rally, Alibaba (BABA) is at lofty levels. To create income, sell risk from proven value zones in Alibaba stock.

Trade of the Day: National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NYSE:NOV)

We expect momentum to take NOV back to support at $32 before earnings next week.

General Electric Company (GE) Q1 Earnings Will Make or Break the Stock

General Electric (GE) is near a pivotal technical area. Here are two ways to trade GE stock following Q1 earnings, depending on how it reacts.

The S&P 500’s Circuitous Route to Nowhere Continues

The dithering in stocks continued Wednesday. With the S&P 500 still rangebound, be patient before throwing your lot in with either camp.

Trade of the Day: Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) Stock Worth a Look Even in Free Fall

Catching the falling machete of Palo Alto without protection would be insane. This bullish set up could deliver easy profits in PANW stock.

How to Trade Netflix Stock While It’s on the Ropes (NFLX)

Netflix might be poised to move higher eventually, but NFLX stock is being held at bay right now. Profit via this trade.

Commit to Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock With Zero Money Down

So you missed AAPL at $90 or $100 or $120? No worries. Go long Apple stock with confidence with zero out-of-pocket risk.

Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Is Headed to $150 on Earnings

FB has taken some heat following the Snap (SNAP) IPO, but next month's earnings will return Facebook stock to the forefront once again.

Profit From the Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Death Spiral

Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) has fallen to fresh 52-week lows -- again! It's time to profit off this pain in VRX stock.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Can Still Pay You Richly

Bank of America (BAC) scored an earnings beat, but it received a tepid reaction. Profit from what should be a weak period for BAC stock.

How Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Can Generate 370% Returns

Tesla (TSLA) has pummeled the doubters this year. Now, TSLA stock is primed to supercharge traders' returns heading into Q1 earnings.

eBay Inc (EBAY) Q1 Earnings Preview

The momentum of eBay stock puts pressure on to beat expectations when its quarterly report is released after the close on Wednesday.

Walt Disney Co (DIS) Stock’s Strength Can Create Income For Free!

I don't have to wait out a pullback to commit to DIS stock -- I can create income even when Disney is at midterm highs.

Visa Inc (V) Looks Like a Big Gamble Ahead of Earnings

Visa (V) reports earnings on Thursday, and as long as V stock can hold above support around $88.38, its outlook will remain positive.

Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) NEEDS a Good Q1 Earnings Report

Qualcomm (QCOM) has been weighed down by legal issues. But a better-than-expected number could give QCOM stock fresh legs.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Offers Traders a Juicy Opportunity

Netflix (NFLX) is rangebound once more after earnings, but don't despair. Traders suddenly have better odds of making money in NFLX stock.