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 Lululemon Athletica inc. (LULU) Stock After Earnings

Despite a field rife with the Nike's and Addidas' of the world, don't underestimate Lululemon stock, especially with earnings due at the end of the month.

The S&P 500 Bull Market Is Back! Double Your Dough With SPY

Stocks cheered following the Federal Reserve's rate hike. Continued optimism will propel the S&P 500, and this SPY trade, higher.

Why Halliburton Company (HAL) Stock Is Rally-Ready!

Halliburton (HAL) has just bounced off critical support. As a result, HAL stock is giving traders some grade-A risk-to-reward.

Trade of the Day: Cirrus Logic, Inc. (CRUS) Stock Is Consolidating

Cirrus Logic recently made a run to $64, and on a pullback you may want to get into CRUS stock before the next leg-up.

Sorry, RBC. Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Is a Short Now.

Position for a moderate corrective move in AAPL as a bear with little risk or as a bull looking to pick up shares at a discount using a modified Apple options spread

GameStop Corp. (GME) Stock Is the Next Blockbuster — Time to Sell

Microsoft's Game Pass isn't a killer for GameStop, but it's another dig at the company's bottom line as GME stock dies the death of a thousand cuts.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock: Create Income From Value

Don't spin your wheels chasing price targets in Microsoft (MSFT). Sell risk against value in MSFT stock to create income, and easily.

Dig Into Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Stock For Free

Make money in Caterpillar by leveraging the long-term value in CAT stock to profit from short-term price action.

Go Long Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock While Everyone’s Wrong

Micron (MU) is dipping today, but the trend is still pointing higher. Here's how to trade MU stock long with very little risk.

Trade of the Day: iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWJ)

Foreign companies — especially in Japan, with the yen down the way it is — are getting more attractive.

Under Armour Inc (UAA) Stock Investors Should Bet on the Bears to Win

March Madness has just begun for Under Armour on the court and off the court as the bears remain in control in UAA stock.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock: How “Model Y” Report Changed the Game

Rumors of a Tesla (TSLA) Model Y launch in 2018 had an impact on the charts ... and TSLA stock respects its charts. Here's what to watch.

Trade of the Day: Nucor Corporation (NUE) Stock Still Looking Strong

With plenty of tailwinds continuing to build for Nucor Corporation, NUE stock looks like it is prepping for more gains.

How to Trade Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) After the Breakout (or Breakdown)

As Alibaba (BABA) stock consolidates at a critical level, using cheap option to play for a breakdown or breakout in BABA stock.

3 Dow Jones Stocks That Could Break Down Soon

The Fed is largely expected to hike interest rates on Wednesday, and these Dow Jones stocks are among the blue chips suffering in anticipation.

How to Short Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock for Free

I have nothing against Cisco (CSCO) the company, but I think CSCO stock is ripe for a short-term short. Here's how to do this for free.

Sell Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Before the Rate Hike!

It’s been a generous rally in Bank of America (BAC) stock, now it’s time to bank profits as a BAC bear with a long put spread.

Buy Boeing Co (BA) Stock Before It Takes Off!

Boeing stock is flashing a low-risk buy setup. Couple that with cheap options and the time to buy BA stock options is nigh.

Buy Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Now With a Discount on Risk

I don’t know “Jack” about what drives other Alibaba investors sometimes, but BABA stock looks poised for higher prices.