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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iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB) Shows Signs of Hope

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB) gave off an initial signal of hope for a better rally in biotech stocks. Here's how to handle IBB.

Trade of the Day: Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock No Longer a Home Run

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Apple Inc. posted an earnings beat, but that might not mean AAPL stock is going to make significant post-earnings gains.

Grab the High Volatility in Gold Stocks (GDXJ)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The high volatility in gold stocks is a gift in this sleepy market. Capitalize with a short strangle in GDXJ.

Cash Out of Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Before Earnings

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook (FB) is overbought, overvalued and overhyped; and that could lead to a disappointing earnings reaction in FB stock.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Offers Up More Free Profits!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stop thinking logically about Netflix (NFLX) and trade Wall Street's opinion. Go long NFLX stock by selling losing lotto tickets to others.

Here’s How to Capture 200% Upside in Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It’s a boom period in Micron (MU), but look past buying MU stock and position with a smarter money bull call spread.

Buy the Dip in Alphabet Inc (GOOGL, GOOG) Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
A rare Alphabet earnings miss could be an opportunity for GOOGL stock bulls. It's time to snap up GOOGL at a bargain.

Trade of the Day: ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT)

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
I would not be surprised to see the stock continue toward $10, as the steel industry is poised to be a solid winner in 2017.

2 Ways to Trade Facebook Inc (FB) Stock After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook (FB) is set to report its latest quarterly earnings on Wednesday. Right now, I see two opportunities in Facebook stock.

Trade of the Day: Eagle Materials, Inc. (EXP) Stock Still Building Up

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It looks like the current pullback in Eagle Materials is short term, so investors may want to prepare to ride EXP stock higher.

Sign Up for Free Profits From Facebook Inc (FB) Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
It would take a special kind of gaffe to ruin Facebook's prospect when it has over a billion daily users. Go long FB stock -- cautiously.

3 Gold Stocks to Mine for Profits

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Gold prices are awakening and bulls are returning to gold stocks across the land. GG, SLW and AEM are offering low-risk buys.

Sprint Corp (S) Stock Expecting Volatility as Earnings Approaches

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A sizable, but steady price run in Sprint stock may receive another boost from earnings when S reports this week.

Why Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Will Hit Record Highs

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nvidia (NVDA) has had time to consolidate and resume its rally, and the NVDA stock bounce has short sellers on the run ahead of earnings.

How to Trade Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon (AMZN) is scheduled to report its latest earnings on Thursday, Feb. 2. AMZN stock has given us the gift of well-defined opportunity.

Trade of the Day: Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) Stock Looks Healthy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Lincoln National is offering a great buying opportunity right now, and investors can get into LNC stock for a ride toward $80.

Amgen, Inc.: Capture Stronger Upside in AMGN Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Uncertainty, optimism and good liquidity are good reasons to consider an Amgen spread in lieu of AMGN stock in front of earnings.

Profit From Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL) Earnings Miss

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet (GOOGL) has been an ATM machine for dip-buyers, and the latest earnings reaction is a good entry point into GOOGL stock.

Apache Corporation (APA) Stock Is Going to Fly Higher

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Apache Corporation shares are boasting a sweet falling wedge pattern. Exploit the coming breakout with this APA stock play.
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