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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Trade of the Day: Rockwell Collins, Inc. (COL) Stock Sets Its Sights on 20% Gain

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Rockwell Collins, Inc., has been flying high since the election, but COL stock looks like it's still not done.

4 Tech Stocks That Are Breaking Out (Or Will Soon)

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Breakouts are starting to pop up across the tech sector. Here's a look at 4 tech stocks that are catching a bid and could be launched higher.

How to Trade BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY) Stock Around Q4 Earnings

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The BlackBerry (BBRY) Q4 earnings report is due Friday. While the fundamentals are in flux, we can still trade price action in BBRY stock.

Avoid Twilio Inc (TWLO) Stock Until $25.70 or Better!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you see better days ahead for TWLO stock, use this play for more effective positioning in Twilio today.

3 Options Trades That Will Protect You From Harm

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
I want to show you defensive options trades today where you use covered calls as your bankroll. Here are 3 trades for your protection.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) Stock: Get Paid to Feed the Bears

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you bought it at Walmart (WMT) then you likely got the best price. With a floor under Walmart stock, sell risk in the basement to profit.

Next Stop for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock: $1,000 or $850?

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon.com (AMZN) has broken out above $850, and traders are on notice. But is $1,000 on deck for AMZN stock, or a return to $850?

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Will Hit New Highs in Weeks

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
When I last looked at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), I was a "waiter." Now, you should buy AMD stock, which should reach for new highs soon.

Dial Into Sprint Corp (S) Stock’s Coming Upside

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Following a massive price run and healthy consolidation, the turnaround in S stock looks ready for a bullish Sprint trade.

Embrace Facebook Inc (FB) Stock, Just Don’t Chase It!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook (FB) is a great long-term play and a strongly trending stock, but it's overbought at the moment. Watch this price level in FB stock.

Trade of the Day: Kroger Co (KR) Stock Should Reward Patient Investors

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Kroger looks about ready to start breaking out of a months-long downtrend -- which means it may be time to put your money in KR stock.

Short Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock Without Risk

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Now that we capitalized twice on a Micron breakout opportunity I want to bet on the opposite. The best part is that it's a free trade.

How to Trade Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW) Stock While It Rallies

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Post-earnings consolidation has put Lowe's stock in position to extend its long-term rally heading into the summer home buying season.

Buy Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Stock on Any Dips

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wells Fargo (WFC) and many other bank stocks look technically and structurally sound. I especially like WFC stock as a better buy here.

Time to Mine Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) Stock for Greenbacks

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
There’s a good deal of bearish evidence on Freeport-McMoRan, but for contrarian bulls, this FCX stock play looks good and even compelling.

Trade Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock to the Top

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple Inc. (AAPL) has been on a move higher since November. Is there anything that can slow AAPL stock down?

Trade of the Day: United Technologies Corporation (UTX) Stock Is Advancing

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With expected growth for United Technologies in aerospace, building and industrial products and services, UTX stock is a smart pickup.

IShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB): Short the Near-Term Action in the IBB ETF

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Drug stocks have been hated by traders for more than a year, but that feeling is abating. Use long-term value to short IBB over the near term.

Short the Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Super Story, THEN Reload Long

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
I hate Tesla (TSLA) as an automaker, but as an energy tech firm, I don't mind the hopium. Right now, we'll use TSLA stock to generate income.
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