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.

Fitbit Inc (FIT): Set Your Watch to Buy Fitbit Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 20, 2016

On and off the price chart, Fitbit (FIT) stock is worth investors consideration, but a smarter move may be a short-term vertical spread.

Lululemon Athletica inc: Play the Breakout From the Bottom in LULU Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 19, 2016

Don’t sweat the correction in LULU stock, use a vertical to collect income as Lululemon Athletica looks to find a technical floor.

Profit From Inflated Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Expectations

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 19, 2016

As long as Apple stock is above $100, I profit even if AAPL does nothing. Any premium I capture from closing the debit spread is pure profit.

3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Stock: Is the Carnage Over?

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 19, 2016

3D Systems' (DDD) nasty selloff appears to be overdone. Here's how to trade DDD stock now that it has found some chart support.

Play the Bullishness on Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 19, 2016

Both Wall Street and options traders are high on BABA stock ahead of Alibaba Group's earnings report. Here's how to get in ahead of the event.

Trade of the Day: Deckers Outdoor Corp (NYSE:DECK)

By Ken Trester Oct 19, 2016

I'd expect to see some kind of a correction in stocks after the election, regardless of who wins, and it could be pretty severe.

Judgment Day Might Soon Be Upon Under Armour Inc (UA)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 19, 2016

Under Armour (UA) has struggled to get out of its own way. Now, with earnings a week away, Under Armour stock could snap at any moment.

Trade of the Day: Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) on the Rise

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Oct 19, 2016

Valero Energy has confirmed a deep V bottom and looks to be on the rise. Grab VLO stock for a potential move to $65.

Go Long Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL) Stock For the Best Price — Free

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 18, 2016

2016 has been bullishly biased, so it has been safe to bet long on high-profile names like GOOGL. Here's how to play Alphabet Inc for free.

Use United States Oil Fund LP (ETF) (USO) Puts to Play the Action in Crude

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Oct 18, 2016

The bulls maintain control of oil prices here. And that means this USO dip is a golden opportunity for short put plays.

Trade of the Day: Pandora Media Inc (NYSE:P)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Oct 18, 2016

We like a short-term play in Pandora Media (NYSE:P) to the downside as investors try to reduce risk before the actual earnings release.

Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock Is Threatening to Fail Here

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 18, 2016

Home Depot stock has been flashing concerning signals for some time. The threat of a breakdown in HD shares is increasing by the day.

Trade of the Day: Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) Short Is in the Cards

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Oct 18, 2016

Hasbro made considerable gains after great Q3 earnings, which might be setting HAS stock up for a fall.

3 Gold Stocks on the Verge of a Breakdown

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Oct 17, 2016

Gold stocks remain under pressure and a fresh breakdown is looming. but still, profits await in NEM, ABX and GG.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Stock May Get Stuck Around $69

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 17, 2016

While beating on both earnings and revenues, shares of JPMorgan failed to move higher. This may signal a top in JPM stock.

The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB) Is at a Critical Level

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 17, 2016

The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB) has dwindled over the past few weeks. Now, it's on a hair-thin line of support that bulls and bears alike should watch.