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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Intel Corporation Is Dead Money Right Now (INTC)

Intel Corporation (INTC) isn't a bad play for the long run, but investors should consider taking at least some profits in INTC stock for now.

Trade of the Day: iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB) Is Turning Things Around

It has been a rough year for this biotechnology ETF, but several indicators suggest IBB is a good buy.

Go Long Biotech Stocks for a Donald Trump Win (LABU)

Recently Trump has been gaining in the polls. A Trump win could cause a rally in the biotech sector. Buy calls into the elections.

Apple Inc. Is Headed for a Short-Term Top (AAPL)

Following a huge move higher, AAPL stock is finally running into some serious resistance

Trade of the Day: Celgene Corporation (CELG) Looking Healthy Again

Despite industry headwinds in the form of overpricing concerns, CELG stock still looks strong and should rise another 14%.

Utilities SPDR (ETF) (XLU) Could Be a Strong Buy Soon

Watch the Utilities SPDR ETF (XLU) like a hawk this week, and hope that the Federal Reserve acts like a dove.

3 S&P 500 Stocks to Short Now! (COST NKE HD)

Are COST, NKE and HD hinting at a rate hike? Bearish charts in these Dow Jones stocks appear to be warning investors ahead of the curve.

2 Ways FedEx Corporation (FDX) Could Deliver a Profit

FDX's recent retreat make's an excellent entry point for a long position on FedEx stock ahead of earnings and the holiday shipping season.

Trade of the Day: Goodyear Tire & Rubber (NASDAQ:GT)

The correction in Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) that we've seen since the end of 2015 has come to an end and shares are poised for more gains

GoPro Inc Can Be Your Hero, Baby (GPRO)

GoPro stock could add to last week's huge rally in GPRO today. It all comes down to the Karma drone and Hero5 unveil.

Trade of the Day: Western Digital Corp (WDC) Flashes Head & Shoulders Breakout

WDC stock bottomed out in May, and with a couple key acquisitions under its belt, Western Digital should keep climbing.

Earnings Could Revive Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE)

Adobe System's break-neck rally has stalled in recent weeks, but next week's earnings could reinvigorate ADBE stock.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. Is Clear for Takeoff (DAL)

Good news on and off the chart put Delta stock in position for higher prices and a long call strategy looks like the way to hop on board

Bulls Lend a Hand to LendingClub Corp (LC)

LendingClub shares are rising from the dead. And it's a resurrection worth betting on. Here are the LC stock levels to key in on.

Trade of the Day: iShares Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:EEM)

The rising U.S. dollar (USD) is also likely to have a negative impact on iShares Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:EEM).

Alphabet Inc Is on Breakout Watch (GOOGL)

Alphabet (GOOGL) shares have lifted for the past few days. That's good, but even better is the likelihood of a full-blown breakout in GOOGL stock.

Trade of the Day: Micron Technology, Inc.’s (MU) Fortunes Still Look Up

Credit Suisse is bullish on MU stock for several good reasons, including the possibility that someone could acquire Micron.

Here’s One Of The First Stocks To Sell In A Correction (LEN)

Homebuilders continue to be a hard hit sector of the market, and Lennar Corporation may be ripe for this bearish trade set up.

3 Stocks to Trade Now for New Year’s Profits

Don't let the Fed's indecision hamper your ability to trade. Let AAPL, BIIB and TOL deliver profits from higher volatility through January.