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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Short International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Stock For Free

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
I'm not a fan of International Business Machines (IBM), but I can use Wall Street's love of AI to short IBM stock for free.

3 Value Stock Naked Puts to Make a Quick $1,000

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Value stocks offer better long-term returns than growth stocks, and you use them to can generate a grand in cash with these naked puts.

Use a Free Coupon in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
CMG stock has many fans on Main Street. As long as management avoids the headlines, I can go long Chipotle by selling downside risk for free profits.

A 25% Drop in Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) Stock Has Declawed the Bear

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
A swift 25% drop in FCX stock turns a bearish conviction into a bullish consideration for Freeport-McMoRan because price does matter.

Trade United States Oil Fund LP (ETF) (USO) for Big Volatility Profits

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Oil prices plunged Wednesday, setting up a Thursday opportunity for the U.S. Oil Fund LP (USO). Here's how to profit from USO's bloodshed.

Trade of the Day: Celgene Corporation (CELG) Stock Ready for Another Leg Up

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Celgene has been outperforming with three of its four drugs lately, which means CELG stock is looking ready for more.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Is a Jekyll-and-Hyde Trade Right Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) is higher by 20% year-to-date. In the intermediate-term, AAPL stock looks stretched, but traders still have to respect the trend.

8 Energy Stocks in Peril as Crude Oil Breaks Down

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Energy stocks are floundering Wednesday amid a breakdown in crude oil prices. Watch out for these eight stocks that are rolling over.

Buy Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY) Stock Without Fear

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The consensus is that Trump will destroy the Biotech industry. I bet this will pass with little change, so go long BMY with room for error.

Buy Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) With Help

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Use AMD’s corrective pullback to your advantage and make some extra money with this play in Advanced Micro Devices.

Go Long This Qualcomm, Inc. Pop for Free (QCOM)

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Qualcomm (QCOM) is a company that's prone to headline disaster, but its Wednesday pop holds promise. Go long QCOM stock with room for error.

How to Buy Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock the RIGHT Way

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is being circled by dip-buyers. Here's how to snag AMD stock at a discount the right way.

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Is Still “The One”

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet's (GOOGL) ability to recover so quickly after a recent hiccup speaks to underlying demand and a respectable uptrend in GOOGL stock.

Trade of the Day: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc (JEC) Stock Looks Compelling

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Jacobs Engineering Group may be poised for a run to $64, making JEC stock worth a look for short- or long-term traders.

Go Long Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock For Free

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet is a strong company, but its range-bound motion -- for now -- means you can play in GOOGL stock with less risk.

Buy Ford Motor Company (F) Stock at a 12% Discount Now!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ford (F) has been stuck in the proverbial mud, but a F stock reverse fence spread is looking like a nice spot to park a bullish position.

Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU) Stock Is Just Giving Away Money

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Baidu (BIDU) proves that not every breakout happens as planned. BIDU stock failed after earnings, but now I can go long for a retest.

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Stock Is a Hidden Gem Among Financials

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nearly all of Wall Street is focused on Bank of America, but WFC stock may be a sleeper hit heading into Wells Fargo's April earnings.

Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) Is Oversold. Time to Strike.

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Gold stocks are oversold and options premiums are pumped. The time is ripe for a GDXJ short strangle trade to capitalize.
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