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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Bank of America Corp (BAC) Is Back to 2008-Levels. Short It!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
All media experts are in agreement: Bank of America (BAC) is a buy! While the price action agrees, I want to disagree by shorting BAC stock.

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Is Back in the ‘Buy’ Column!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet (GOOGL) and other blue-chip tech stocks have gone through some necessary correcting. Now, GOOGL stock is a buy again.

Trade of the Day: Raytheon Company (RTN) Stock on Target

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Defense spending may be up under Donald Trump, and Raytheon -- and RTN stock -- should be a major beneficiary.

Try the SPDR S&P Biotech (ETF) (XBI) if You’re Bullish on the Biotech Pause

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Biotech stocks remain under accumulation post-election. Play XBI on the cheap to profit from the expected continued upside.

Buy Acacia Communications, Inc. (ACIA) for 185% Upside

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
ACIA stock has removed more than one significant albatross from its neck, and Acacia is ready to rally from here!

Nike Inc (NKE) Stock Can’t Count on a Save From Santa Claus

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Price support for NKE stock is crumbling, and the holiday shopping season may not be enough to save Nike shares.

Trade of the Day: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
AMD's enjoying strong performance in the industry, and the company is a potential acquisition target.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock Is a Breakout Candidate

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Semiconductor stocks like Micron (MU) are the next big sector rotation winner. Now, MU stock is on the edge of an important move higher.

Trade of the Day: Intel Corporation (INTC) Climbing Once More

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Growth in non-PC areas shows Intel stock remains a long-term hold, while those interested in shorter bets could try to ride INTC to $40.

Energize Your Portfolio With Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF) (XLE) Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Energy stocks are flying high on the heels of gushing oil prices. The strength is creating one heck of a breakout setup for XLE.

3 Big Stock Charts: Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Consol Energy Inc. (CNX)

By Johnson Research Group
Nvidia (NVDA) and Microsoft (MSFT) stock require caution from investors. However, Consol Energy (CNX) looks like a promising and steady play.

2 Post-Trump Trades for Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
As Cisco Systems heads into the earnings confessional, CSCO stock looks to transform it's post-election staying power into an earnings rally.

Get Paid to Catch the Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Knife

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The crowd is selling Facebook (FB), but I hate the crowd. Let's make our money on their panic by going long FB stock now.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Is Nearing a Prime Buy Area

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Amazon (AMZN) at oversold levels indicative of a bottom, selling a put spread allows you to profit from sideways action in AMZN stock.

Don’t Chase Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock, But Embrace It

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) has rallied almost 20% in a week. BAC stock has more to give, but at this point, you can't just buy shares whenever.

Trade of the Day: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) a Buy on the Pullback

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With the tech sector taking some hits, NFLX stock could be a good buy. Look for Netflix to move toward $130 in the next three months.

Smith & Wesson Holding Corp (SWHC) Will Scare the Bears

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
SWHC stock has taken a nose dive since the election, but Smith & Wesson has a long history and will outlast these troubles.

3 Income-Generating Naked Puts on Tech Stocks

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Tech stocks are getting crushed, but oversold levels beckon to put sellers. Score some income with naked puts in AAPL, NFLX and FB.

2 Bullish Trades for Target Corporation (TGT) Stock Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Target (TGT) received quite a bump from the Trump rally, and Target stock has a chance to keep the rally alive with this week's report.
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