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: GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME)

Now looks like a good time to establish a bearish position in GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME).

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Stock Is Ready to Break Out!

International Business Machines (IBM) is flirting with a substantial breakout. Investors and traders should follow these levels in IBM stock.

7 Buys for 7 Donald Trump Fears That Won’t Come True

We look at seven unfounded fears of a Donald Trump presidency -- and seven buy suggestions that actually address reality.

Keep Chasing Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock After Q3 Earnings!

Nvidia (NVDA) is red-hot following blowout earnings. Climb aboard the pleasure train with this trade on NVDA stock.

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) Getting a Little Too Trumped Up

With XLF at overbought levels not seen in years, the recent monster rally in financial stocks may be stalling out over the coming months.

Fill Your Cup With Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock

Everyone loves Starbucks Corporation's (SBUX) CEO, but that's not the case for Starbucks stock. We can profit from it even if it does nothing.

GOOGL Stock: Trump the Stupid Bears in Alphabet Inc

If you want to buy Alphabet (GOOGL) at a discount or just enjoy collecting income in a market that's wrong, consider this GOOGL stock trade.

Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Is Back in Buy Territory!

Facebook (FB) just staged a noteworthy bullish reversal. Consider this a signal to the bulls that they can lean on FB stock on the long side.

Trade of the Day: iShares Dow Jones US Aerospace & Def.ETF (ITA) A Portfolio Stalwart

We may potentially be looking at a pullback, but that just gives investors a better entry point into the ITA ETF.

3 Stocks That Are Only Fit for Day Trading

They don't have the chops to earn a place in your portfolio, but SHLD, LC and OPTT could be excellent for day trading.

How to Profit From the Trump-Induced Bond Bear Market (TLT)

Inflation fears are ravaging the bond market post-election, but expensive options and oversold conditions are suggesting a bull TLT ETF play.

3 Puts and Calls for the Post-Election Era

These puts and calls in XLE, XLF and LMT are one way to position yourself for some near term market moves after the election.

3 Biotech Stocks You MUST Buy for Donald Trump’s Presidency

Biotech stocks like REGN, BIIB and CELG received a Trump card, but bulls may want to buy into a pullback using these options spreads.

Trade of the Day: Deutsche Bank (DB) (NYSE:DB)

Deutsche Bank has been having a rough year, but Tuesday’s election results were just what the financials needed.

How GoPro Inc (GPRO) Stock Could Deliver a Year-End Surprise

While GoPro (GPRO) has been absolutely lousy in 2016, keep an eye out. GoPro stock might give us a surprise rally to end the year.

Trade of the Day: Boeing Co (BA) Set to Soar

With a backlog of civilian orders for Boeing's plans, BA stock looks like it will continue to climb for a while.

2 Gold Stocks to Profit From for Cheap (JNUG GDX)

Gold is an emotional trade, but you can get into gold stocks a little cheaper with these plays on JNUG and GDX.

Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL) Stock Can Earn You Free Money

GOOGL stock failed to sustain a rally off a great earnings report, but I can still profit from Alphabet even if it goes nowhere this year.

2 VXX Trades to Embrace the Post-Election Volatility

Post-election jitters are placing volatility products front and center in the days ahead. Use VXX to place your Trump-inspired bets.