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 BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY) Stock Ahead of Q4 Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
BlackBerry (BBRY) earnings could shed light on the company's shift away from handsets, and provide a short-term opportunity in BBRY stock.

Trade of the Day: Sierra Wireless, Inc. (USA) (NASDAQ:SWIR)

By Charles Payne
The stock got hit hard on Monday after a downgrade at Raymond James to Market Perform from Outperform. At the same time, the firm raised its target price to $30. Whether they had raised the target or not, I would still say this is an opportunity.

Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Is a Comeback Buy

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nvidia (NVDA) has been playing coy for too long. Now, the chart setup in NVDA stock is screaming for a real move to the upside.

Trade of the Day: Goldcorp Inc. (USA) (GG) Stock Is Shining for Investors

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Goldcorp has been making headway since the election, up 9%, and investors in GG stock may have another double-digit gain coming.

Is Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Finally Ready to Break Out?

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Netflix (NFLX) dipped at Monday's open, but traders aggressively bid on the slump in NFLX stock, setting shares up for a renewed rally.

3 ‘Blood in the Streets’ Trades to Make NOW

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Stocks opened lower Monday, but no need to panic. It's time to "buy the blood" with these three option trades on the QQQ, XLF and XRT exchange-traded funds.

Buy Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Without All the Risk

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft stock looks solid off and on the price chart, but be a smarter investor with this more careful MSFT strategy.

Trade Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock While the Market Is Subdued

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Use general market nervousness to sell more downside risk in Twitter (TWTR) and profit from downside TWTR stock targets.

Trade of the Day: Dicks Sporting Goods Inc (NYSE:DKS)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The company should continue to experience margin compression as more buying goes online.

Ignore the Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) “Death Cross” … For Now

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite long-term doubts, Chesapeake Energy (CHK) has room for a short-term bounce. Here are two trade ideas for CHK stock.

Here’s Where Micron Technology Will Be a Better Buy (MU)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although Micron (MU) has risen sharply over the past 12 months, the primary trend remains higher. Here's where I would buy MU stock next.

Trade of the Day: FMC Corp (FMC) Stock Keeps Growing

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
FMC Corp is looking to push higher after forming a head-and-shoulders pattern. Investors can look to get into FMC stock at $61.

Buy Some Downside to Own Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock at a Discount

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Looking to buy GOOGL stock at a discount when the smoke clears? Use this trade to get into Alphabet the smart way.

2 Financial Stocks to Short as Bank Sentiment Sours

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Financial stocks lie at the epicenter of this week's downdraft. With deteriorating technicals, Goldman (GS) and Bank of America (BAC) are ripe for a short trade.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Is a Buy, But Only If …

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Netflix (NFLX) is a buy -- if it proves itself. For right now, that means NFLX stock has to hold above these support levels.

Go Long Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock With Confidence

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
AAPL stock fundamentals are solid in spite of boring management. Create income from selling risk against the Apple worst-case scenario.

Trade of the Day: G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ:GIII)

By Ken Trester
From a valuation standpoint, I’m still leaning toward the bearish camp. Plus, market breadth is not as strong as it has been, as the number of stocks advancing has been shrinking relative to the number of stocks that are declining.

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY): Where Is the Market Heading?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The current juncture in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) has a make-or-break look to it, and the near-term direction is in jeopardy.

Trade of the Day: Bank on JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
JPM stock's management is considered excellent, and JPMorgan could make a strong trade or a good longer-term holding.
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