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

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
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
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
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
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.

Trade of the Day: Synnex Corporation (SNX) Ripe for a Short-Term Pop

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After a gap up followed by some profit taking in Synnex Corporation, SNX stock looks primed for a run toward $118.

A Low-Risk Entry Beckons for Oil Stocks (XOP)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
This week's price dip was a godsend for energy stock lovers. A low-risk entry for XOP has developed, and the time to strike is now!

Strike Black Gold With the VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF (OIH)

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Get stronger diversification and limited risk in oil stocks using an VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF (OIH) bull call spread.

Trade of the Day: Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC) appears to have made a backtest to its 50-day moving average, although this level was stretched.

Friday’s Vital Data: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Citigroup Inc (C) and Transocean LTD (RIG)

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
One trader appears to wagering on a faster and swifter decline in RIG stock.

The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) Is at a Critical Crossroad

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The financials sector, as represented by the XLF ETF, remains in a precarious long-term spot, despite showing positive signs for most of 2016.

Trade of the Day: Buy Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) … But Not Yet

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While Merck looks like it will be rewarding shareholders well in the future, the price of MRK stock is just a little too high right now.

Twitter Inc (TWTR) Has Become an Outright Gamble

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Discount opportunities abound for Twitter stock after potential suitors bailed, but the true price for TWTR may be steeper than advertised.

3 Spooky and Scary Puts and Calls for Halloween

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here are some scary puts and calls for big income, but with some spooky risk.

Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Will Simmer at the $18 Level

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With a huge rally and an equally huge decline, Twitter stock is due for a breather. Using high IV levels to position for profit in TWTR.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Citigroup Inc (C) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN)

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
One or more investors hope other investors really, really “like” Facebook come early November’s earnings report.

Trade of the Day: FireEye Inc (NASDAQ:FEYE)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Security and application software companies such as FireEye Inc. (NASDAQ:FEYE) have not had a great quarter.

Can Tiffany & Co. (TIF) Stock Continue to Shine?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
TIF stock is at a key technical inflection point that could lead to a squeeze higher or a 20% drop, depending on where Tiffany & Co goes.

Trade of the Day: U.S. Bancorp (USB) Is Investment-Worthy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
U.S. Bancorp is looking like it's on the rise, and USB stock is offering a good option whether you want a quick profit or a long-term holding.

You Don’t Have to Like Trump to Love Smith & Wesson Holding Corp (SWHC) Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Smith & Wesson (SWHC) options are a good deal more liquid and offer less risky spread positions ahead of the presidential election.
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