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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General Electric Company (GE) Stock Is a Buy at Last

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Buy General Electric (GE) stock for the dividend and much, much more ... but position more smartly with a collar strategy.

Trade SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) for Free Profits

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Market timing is a difficult task, so instead sell risk against ranges in the SPY that are unlikely to be breached. Let time create income from nothing.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Plunges on Goldman “Sell”

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Opportunity lurks amid today's plunge in Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares. Here's how to capitalize using AMD stock options.

3 Covered Calls to Make $1,000 in Income in a Month

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Selling covered calls yields another investor the right to buy your stock. But you get to keep the premium no matter what.

Get Free Profits from Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock on Buyout Hopes

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Let others chase Twitter headlines and price targets while I sell risk below levels that would be supported by their hopium of a TWTR buyout.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Can Hit $1,000. But When?

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Amazon (AMZN) is fundamentally ready for a run to $1,000. But AMZN stock is technically overbought, so wait until it hits this price target.

Should You Short the PowerShares QQQ Trust (QQQ)?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Nasdaq-100 and PowerShares QQQ Trust (QQQ) has hit key resistance. The trend is pointed up, but profit opportunities are pointed down.

Trade of the Day: Best Buy Co Inc (BBY) Stock May Be Headed Lower

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After making a double top, Best Buy may head for $44 ... or lower, making this a good time to short BBY stock.

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

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Go long the a positive reaction to Bank of America (BAC). And so long as BAC stock doesn't crash, this trade is free.

Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Is on Sale — Go Long for Free

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Entry into momentum names like Nvidia stock is tricky -- they seem expensive when flying and scary when falling. You can go long NVDA for free.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock Smells Like Death

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) has plumbed yet another 52-week low. There's money to be made in VRX stock, whether you're a bull or a bear.

Under Armour Inc (UAA) Stock Is Headed to the Teens After Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Under Armour is still haunted by a glut of athletic apparel from the "athlesiure" trend, and it's going to hurt the bottom line for UAA stock.

Short Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Without Getting Run Over

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Tesla (TSLA), it's all a matter of faith. Considering a 20% 10-day rally, it may be prudent to question that faith in Tesla stock.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Isn’t Out of Downside

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
With bears on the offensive and BAC stock flagged for lower prices, it’s time to exercise some extra caution in Bank of America.

Buy Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock Once You See This Signal

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chipotle (CMG) is in the early innings of what may be a critical turning point. Here's where CMG stock should become a buy.

Trade of the Day: Go Bottom Fishing in Range Resources Corp. (RRC) Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It looks like Range Resources has begun a reversal, so if you're feeling lucky, dig for riches in RRC stock.

Don’t Spend a Penny on Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A short-term, overbought condition offers Amazon (AMZN) bulls a better opportunity in the Amazon stock options market.

The Best Way to Play Tesla Inc (TSLA) at All-Time Highs

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Tesla (TSLA) is bursting through the ceiling. There will be follow-through, but don't go straight-up long TSLA stock. Try this trade.

Trade Frontier Communications Corp (FTR) Stock, Don’t Invest in It

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Leverage Wall Street research and sell risk against the worst price target on Frontier (FTR) to finance a bet on FTR stock through August.
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