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: Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:DG)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Dollar General got clobbered this year along with its peers but appears to have found traction around $70.

Fitbit Inc (FIT) Stock Is in Tip-Top Shape

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fitbit stock has been working higher since mid-summer. FIT shares could be one of the best swing trading opportunities remaining this month.

Trade of the Day: Kohl’s Corporation (KSS) Has Good Things in Store

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Kohl's is rolling out a new beauty assortment and customer loyalty program, both of which could boost KSS stock.

SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD) Is Ripping Ahead of the Fed

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
GLD and all other things gold are rallying today ahead of this afternoon's FOMC meeting. Capitalize on further strength with this trade on the gold ETF.

Exxon Mobil Corporation: Catch This Machete! (XOM)

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
With energy range bound, the recent fall in Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) could be an opportunity to profit on the long side.

Trade of the Day: Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:Z)

By Profit Scanner
Zillow shares are in a strong technical position, and the Profit Scanner powered by Recognia sees 19%–22% upside ahead.

Microsoft Corporation Boasts Even More Upside Now (MSFT)

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) just doled out more money to shareholders, setting up this trade in MSFT stock.

Intel Corporation Is Dead Money Right Now (INTC)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
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)

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
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)

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Following a huge move higher, AAPL stock is finally running into some serious resistance

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

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
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

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
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)

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
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)

By Ken Trester
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)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
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)

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