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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Trade of the Day: SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (NYSEARCA:GLD)

By Ken Trester
After tapping the $1,220 per ounce level earlier this week, gold has begun to pull back.

Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Is Going to Record Highs!

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook (FB) earnings are up next week. With ad growth concerns priced in, FB stock could hit record highs following a strong report.

The Boeing Co (BA) Stock Rally Is Looking A Little Too Greedy

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
BA stock looks good through an intermediate-term lens, but now Boeing has to prove whether the recent multi-month gains are here to stay.

Trade of the Day: Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock Building Up to More Gains

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Home Depot is at the head of a number of positive developments, meaning HD stock could aim for double-digit gains.

Time for Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) Stock to Take a Breather

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With FCX stock overbought and copper looking toppy, Freeport-McMoRan should consolidate, making this a smart play.

Play Smart in the Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Pullback

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Use the AMD stock pullback to your advantage, but position smartly with this strategy in Advanced Micro Devices.

3 Covered Calls to Drop a $1,000 in Your Bank Account

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Covered calls are also a relatively low-risk way of generating income, and these three offer the chance to add $1,000 to your bank account.

Stop Worrying and Profit From Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
I don't know if Twitter's (TWTR) management will ever figure it out and I don't need to. Profit from TWTR buyout hopes and make money.

2 Ways to Play Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Q4 Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla Motors (TSLA) reports earnings in early February, and options markets and analysts aren't conveying any optimism in TSLA stock.

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Stock Is Stretched — Here’s How to Profit

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
IBM stock has been rocking following earnings. But with the stock a bit too hot to trot, the time for a bearish IBM play is nigh.

How to Trade Biogen Inc (BIIB) Stock After Its Q4 Beat

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With earnings and Tecfidera issues now in the rearview, Biogen (BIIB) can now set its sights on higher ground. Can BIIB stock hit $300?

Get Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU) Stock to Pay You Easy Profits

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Baidu (BIDU) has moved higher out of a channel recently. The question is whether BIDU stock can keep up the momentum.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) Stock Will Keep Grinding Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is well-positioned to make a push higher. Better yet: FCX stock offers well-defined support areas so you can gauge risk.

Trade of the Day: Commercial Metals Company (CMC) Is on the Road to more Gains

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Commercial Metals Company has been consolidating in a saucer pattern, and CMC stock looks ready for a move toward $25.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock Swings Back Toward the Bulls

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
This tempting play is on the CMG stock menu for bulls willing to take a safer nibble on Chipotle through earnings.

Capitalize on Boeing Co (BA) Stock Earnings With This Trade

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Boeing (BA) stock is flying high following this morning's solid earnings release. Grab these BA call spreads to profit from further upside.

Trade of the Day: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Traders are starting to move out of a few of the "Trump trades" they entered in the aftermath of the election and are starting to rotate back into the stocks, like FB, that led the market rally during 2016.

Monsanto Company (MON) Stock Should Break Out Even Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Monsanto (MON) is in a tight technical pattern. Soon, Monsanto stock should be released higher toward this well-defined upside target.

Trade of the Day: Cliffs Natural Resources Inc (CLF) Stock Is a Solid Investment

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Cliffs Natural Resources has been a strong performer in the last few year, and the current pullback is a great time to get into CLF stock.
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