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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You Can Do Better Than Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
BAC stock just broke out of a trading range and Bank of America may be worth trading here ... but not going long.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) Stock Is an Insane Roller Coaster

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The rally in Goldman Sachs (GS) is well overdone. Yes, GS stock can eventually go higher, but give this weary financial a break first.

Trade of the Day: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc (JEC) Stock Waving the Buy Flags

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With a target for Jacobs Engineering Group of $70, interested traders should look to get into JEC stock around $60.

Double Your Money on the Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Breakout

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Microsoft (MSFT) is holding firm in the face of rotation out of the technology sector. Watch for a breakout, then grab this MSFT stock call spread.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Facebook Inc (FB), Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) and Alphabet Inc (GOOG)

By Johnson Research Group
Facebook (FB), Tesla (TSLA) and Alphabet (GOOG) investors should note these technical battles, as they will determine big moves in each stock.

3 Trades to Play the Eye of the Storm in Energy Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The years-long volatility in oil prices wreaked havoc in energy stocks, but there's a wealth of opportunity out there for options players.

Biogen Inc (BIIB) Stock Trade Showcases the ‘Art of the Steal’

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Thank Trump by tweet when you steal BIIB stock off and on the price chart with this trade in Biogen.

Go Long Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock for Free

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
I can go long Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) even after the massive 2016 rally ... especially if I can get a doubler for free in AMD stock.

Give This Cheap SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) Trade a Chance

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Trump effect has taken stock and options prices to opposite extremes. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is ripe for this cheap trade.

Trade of the Day: Suncor Energy Inc. (USA) (NYSE:SU)

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Standard & Poor’s estimates that this company’s production will grow at 6%-8% per year through 2020.

Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Gets Fresh Legs. Will It Last?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter (TWTR) just enjoyed a 6% rally. It's not necessarily a new trend, but the price action in Twitter stock ups the odds of follow-through buying.

Trade of the Day: Suncor Energy Inc. (USA) (SU) Stock Is Rebounding

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While Suncor made a move in the wrong direction recently, SU stock now seems to be on the right track for solid gains.

Surf the Biotech Channel with the SPDR S&P Biotech (ETF) (XBI)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The biotech stock pop is fading, but opportunity lurks for bulls and bears, and you can use the XBI ETF to make some money on its next move.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH), Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC) and Kellogg Company (K)

By Johnson Research Group
UnitedHealthcare (UNH) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) saw upgrades, while Kellogg (K) shares continue their spiral lower.

Win With This Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (TEVA) Stock Trade

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Teva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA) is plunging on news of a management shakeup. Here's how to profit from the pain with a TEVA stock put spread.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Is on Fire. Short It for Free!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Everyone is convinced Bank of America (BAC) is going higher. To short banks is insanity. So I say ... short BAC stock!

This Neutral Upgrade Makes Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock a Strong Buy

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
NFLX stock is expensive but may be getting pricier shortly, so use this play to make money in Netflix with less of a risk.

Trade of the Day: PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish (NYSEARCA:UUP)

By Ken Trester
We are currently experiencing bubbles in bonds, stocks and the U.S. dollar, the last of which has nearly brought the euro to parity with the dollar.

Why Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Is Going to $100

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Underestimate Nvidia (NVDA) all you want. The analysts and short sellers do. But momentum could carry NVDA stock to $100 and above.
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