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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How to Trade Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock Around Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Micron (MU) is constructively positioned for the next few months, the near-term for MU stock will be determined by Dec. 21 earnings.

Trade of the Day: Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) Stock Looking at Double-Digit Gains

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Analog Devices has broken out of its trading range, and ADI stock's next stop could be in the neighborhood of $82.

Four-Digits Returns Await in Under Armour Inc (UA) Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Under Armour (UA) looks good on and off the price chart, and UA stock could step up to the plate with a bullish options combination.

This Is Still THE Key Number to Watch in Facebook Inc (FB) Stock

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Facebook Inc (FB) holding support once again, I expect some positive price action in Facebook stock until year-end.

Now Is Not the Time to Short the SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Russia, India, Italy and rising inflation -- all good reasons to go long SPDR Gold Trust (GLD). But if headwinds spook you, look to options.

Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) Stock Offers an Easier Way to Capture 267%

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Use this QCOM stock play to buy into a wall-of-worry breakout in shares of Qualcomm with less risk.

Trade of the Day: XL Group Ltd. (NYSE:XL)

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Investors have bid up stocks of companies that will thrive with higher rates, including banks and insurance companies.

Is Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock on Santa’s Shopping List?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet (GOOGL) and other tech stocks are on my list of stocks to watch as we approach year's end. A rally in GOOGL stock is in the cards.

Trade of the Day: Grab Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Stock Off the Rack

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After Ross Stores, Inc. formed a breakout from a triple top, it looks like there's more upward momentum in store for ROST stock.

Go Long in Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock on the Post-Election Swoon

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
I joke that AAPL stock needs a flying car to set new highs and Tim Cook seems hesitant to set a new course. Still, you can go long Apple with a buffer.

3 Retail Stocks With Profits on the Shelves

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Retail stocks are ripping in the post-election world. And last week's pullback ushered shares of M, BBY and JWN to low-risk entries.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD), Tripadvisor Inc (TRIP) and Home Depot Inc (HD)

By Johnson Research Group
Shares of Home Depot (HD), Trip Advisor (TRIP) and The SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD) continue to show technical weakness as the market rolls over.

Denim Is Back, Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) Stock Is Out

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The athleisure trend is dying, and LULU stock could be left out in the cold when Lululemon reports third-quarter earnings this Wednesday.

Trade of the Day: Ford (NYSE:F)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Rising interest rates and flattening labor numbers are likely to add to the list of potential spoilers of any positive momentum.

Here’s Where Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Becomes a Buy Again

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) and other bank stocks have rallied hard for weeks, and they need to cool down. Here's where I would buy BAC stock next.

Trade of the Day: Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock Carrying the Momentum

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Bank of Nova Scotia is a high-quality company with several tailwinds setting up, and BNS stock looks like a good buy for long-term investors.

Under Armour Inc (UA) Stock Smacked Into a Critical Test

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Under Armour (UA) is once again on the ropes, and today's support breach could spell trouble. Here's how to play UA stock for big profits.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Stock Is a Purrfect Short at These Levels

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With CAT stock at extremes from both a valuation and correlation perspective, the Trump effect is looking overdone for Caterpillar.

Maximize Your Returns in Ford Motor Company (F) Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Whether you're bullish on Ford (F) or want to wait to buy at a discount, this Ford stock trade idea can work for you.
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