Trading Advice

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3 Big-Risk Naked Puts With Even Bigger Reward

Naked puts like these -- on Netflix (NFLX), Chipotle (CMG) and Tesla (TSLA) -- will net you big premiums, but beware of the big risks!

Buy Tesla, Inc. Stock With a Lot Less Risk

Wall Street can doubt Tesla (TSLA) all it wants. The chart of TSLA stock looks more and more supportive of a move higher.

Nike Inc (NKE) Stock Went On Sale — Go Long

NKE earnings were hated and stock fell 7% in a day. I can sell risk against those extreme opinions in Nike for income.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock: The Sleeping Giant Will Wake Soon

Amazon (AMZN), while still in a bullish trend from a multiyear perspective, is itching to break out in the near-term. Watch AMZN stock like a hawk.

Trade of the Day: Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) Stock Plugging In for New Highs

The Vanguard Utilities ETF is considered a defensive security, but VPU could be prepping for another move higher.

Earn Prime Profits from Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock

You've heard it often: Shorting AMZN stock isn't profitable. But selling risk against Amazon could net you some good money.

Trade Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock While the Market Crumbles

Nvidia (NVDA) is dropping lower as the Trump trade collapses. But long-term bullish options remain for NVDA stock throughout the malaise.

How to Trade Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock After Earnings

After a sizable price run, Micron (MU) looks prone to a modest correction as options premiums price in a volatile, but ordinary earnings event.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Has Lost Its Shine

AAPL stock is no longer cheap on an actual or relative valuation basis, so a period of consolidation is likely in store for Apple.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock: The Best Place to Buy This Plunge

Bank of America (BAC) fell victim to Tuesday's carnage in bank stocks. However, BAC stock might soon be a buy once more.

Trade of the Day: Barrick Gold Corp (USA) (ABX) Stock Is Shining

Barrick Gold looks like it might be ready for another set of gains, with ABX stock eyeing a potential rise of 20%.

Reload Free Profits from Facebook Inc (FB) Stock

I don't need expert to tell me that Facebook is a buy. It's hard to mess up a billion users. I sell downside risk against FB stock.

Let Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Short Itself for You

Bank of America (BAC) was crushed in Tuesday's action. Let's trade BAC stock knowing that everyone tends to overshoot -- in both directions.

How to Play the FireEye Inc (FEYE) Stock Turnaround

If you’re going to speculate on FireEye Inc (FEYE) stock, use still-questionable financials and near-term leverage to your advantage.

Profit in International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Stock Regardless of Movement

AI is an old buzzword that has seen a recent resurgence. IBM is betting on it. I bet I can short IBM stock for free before the jackpot.

Can Nvidia Corporation Stock Reclaim All-Time Highs?

Nvidia (NVDA) looks good off the chart, and on it, and could very well reach new peaks. This is the smart way to play NVDA stock right now.

Buy the Coming Dip in Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock

Home Depot (HD) has enjoyed a solid run, but the shares are overbought. A dip is on the horizon for HD stock, and it should be a buying opportunity.

Double Your Money on Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock

Amazon.com (AMZN) just notched a new-all time high. With AMZN stock clearing major resistance, more upside is in the offing.

Invest in Free Profits from JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Stock

Wall Street is convinced that bank stocks like JP Morgan were mispriced for over a decade. Go long JPM stock for free and with 20% price buffer.