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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Direxion Shares Exchange Traded Fund Trust (NUGT): Free Profits!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bull 3X ETF (NUGT) could be hazardous right now, but you can use these trades on NUGT for a little balance.

Why Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Plunged, And Why You Should Buy

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
SolarCity and capital raises were known factors heading into Tesla's (TSLA) Q4 report. Don't let short-term bumps in TSLA stock scare you.

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) Stock: Profit From the Pain

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Akamai Technologies (AKAM) is on the ropes. All rallies are suspect. Profit from continued weakness in AKAM stock with bear trades.

Chesapeake Energy: Catch This Falling Knife

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) isn't a sure bet for longs, especially amid this heavy post-earnings dip. So trade CHK stock like this.

Don’t Pay for Square Inc (SQ) Stock, Get It for Free!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Square (SQ) quickly carved itself a nice niche and Wall Street loves it. I will sell risk against this love for SQ stock by selling puts.

Trade of the Day: General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS)

By Ken Trester
It seems there are just too many retailers and probably also too many food companies, with too many products. That’s a situation that’s going to have to resolve itself eventually.

United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL) Stock Is Just Dying to Take Flight

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
United Continental Holdings (UAL) desperately wants to move higher, but it must clear some resistance. Until then, trade UAL stock this way.

Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF) (XLE): My Favorite ETF to Trade

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) is one of my favorite exchange-traded funds because it offers a trading edge that few ETFs have.

Trade of the Day: National-Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NOV) Stock Is Undervalued

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders looking to surge with National-Oilwell Varco should buy around $48 for a gain of about $10 in NOV stock.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Just Entered Dangerous Territory

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Thursday's 6.5% drop in Tesla Inc (TSLA) has cleared a defined path. TSLA stock is heading lower for the near- to intermediate-term.

Weekly Options Trading Can Supercharge Your Gains

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Weekly options trading delivers elevated profits to option sellers while allowing for more targeted opportunities for option buyers.

The Trader’s Quick Guide to Binary Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Binary options offer an interesting avenue for dabbling in the world of options. Here's how binary options work.

The 10 Best Stock Charts on Wall Street Right Now

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The 10 best stock charts on Wall Street right now come from all corners of the market and include a number of turnaround plays.

This Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Trade Is a Sure Thing

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Most experts argue over entry points into Alphabet (GOOGL) long trades, but I rarely hear them shorting GOOGL stock in the long run.

Buy This Nvidia Corporation Dip for Free Right Now

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Very few stocks can match the rally that NVDA has recently seen. So the downgrade and the drop here should be a catch-able knife. Long NVDA.

3 Covered Calls to Squeeze Dividends Out of Thin Air

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
These three tech stocks don't pay dividends, but don't fret! With covered calls you can generate your own cash flow.

How to Trade Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock for 150% Upside

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A cyclical boom period for Micron (MU) is offering investors a lower-risk trend entry on the MU stock chart.

Double Your Money With This Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Trade

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Facebook (FB) stock just broke out to new all-time highs. Buy this Facebook stock call spread to capitalize on further upside.

Watch Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock for This Warning Sign

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cisco (CSCO) is in need of a pause. CSCO stock has bumped into key resistance, and a shorting opportunity might be in the cards.
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