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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How to Trade Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Ahead of Q1 Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet (GOOGL) is getting serious about ad revenue thanks to competitive threats. Here's how to trade GOOGL stock ahead of Q1 earnings.

Go Long Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Into Earnings

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
While others hunt the perfect entry point into Bank of America (BAC), we can make BAC stock pay us money via this easy trade.

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Stock Is Getting Its Strength Back

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wells Fargo (WFC) recently dropped following its earnings report. This creates an opportunity to buy WFC stock, or trade options on it.

Trade of the Day: Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI)

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Allegheny Technologies (ATI) has already panned out once for us in the past few months. Now it's time to take a second shot on ATI stock.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Stock Reverses, Could Drop Another 11%

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) has gone from morning hero to afternoon zero, with JPM stock suddenly in considerable technical peril.

The Best Way to Trade United Continental (UAL) Stock Now

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
United Continental (UAL) is already cheap thanks to its recent PR disaster. But you can get UAL stock at an extra 10% discount.

Go Long the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB) ETF With Confidence

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The healthcare sector, after being the whipping boy of the elections, can find footing. Sell downside risk in the IBB ETF for easy income.

Prepare to Profit with Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Johnson & Johnson earnings are just around the corner. Here's what the market is expecting for JNJ stock and how to profit from the event.

Shop for Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) Stock at a Discount

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
While equity markets seem to be in some turmoil, WFM stock spiked twice on rumors. I chase those Whole Foods rumors with care.

3 Blue-Chip Covered Calls for Big-Time Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't jump into straight buys of toppy-looking stocks. Trade covered calls to generate income off your favorite blue chips instead.

3 Trades on Massive Dips in 3 Industrial Stocks

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Industrial stocks were "Trumped," and now they're being thumped. But we can score bigly profits from this overcorrection, too.

Make Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Pay You Dividends

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't chase Alibaba (BABA) -- create income from thin air instead! Here's a trade for easy profits in hot-running BABA stock.

Trade of the Day: AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We think T is going to continue falling in the run up to the company’s earnings announcement.

How to Trade Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock After Q1 Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) is dancing near technically important levels - just in time for earnings! Here's how to play BAC stock in coming weeks.

Trade of the Day: Diamondback Energy Inc (FANG) Stock Still Standing Strong

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Diamondback still looks to be a contender, so both traders and long-term buyers should give FANG stock a chance.

Nike Inc (NKE) Stock Is Showing Another Sale Event for Longs

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
February enthusiasm in NKE stock abated, but that doesn't mean it's headed back to lows. Sell risk against Nike's downside potential for income.

5 Stocks to Buy for Big-Time Rebound Returns

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
These five stocks to buy have made headlines for their ghastly declines, but now they're in the midst of bounces that beg to be bought.

Bet on BP plc (ADR) (BP) Stock After Oil’s Rise

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Oil is on the rise again, and that means positive guidance for BP plc (ADR) and an extended rally for BP stock

How to Wrangle Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock for Profits

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has entered a value area. But you have to play AMD stock carefully considering the risks on horizon.
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