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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SPDR S&P Biotech (ETF) (XBI): The Bears Got Nothin’ on Biotech Stocks

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Buyers are dominating in biotech stocks. Embrace the relative strength with this XBI play. High-probability profits await.

Twitter Inc’s VITAL Level Is $18 (TWTR)

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With support holding and renewed takeover talk, a longer term bullish play in TWTR stock could is the way to go.

Apple Inc. iPhone 7 Sales Are Brutalizing the Bears (AAPL)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple stock is becoming a buy-the-dip story, but for now, AAPL will keep heading higher thanks to reports that it's selling out of iPhone 7s.

Trade of the Day: Bank of America Corp (BAC) Showing Strength Once More

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Bank stocks are ready to move higher on rate hike news, and BAC stock is a great bet in the sector right now.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Sentiment High on Future Fed Action

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Fed is going to raise rates eventually, and BAC stock stands to extend its current rally on any hawkish commentary.

Buy GoPro Inc (GPRO) Stock Now Before the Hero 5 Release

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It’s okay to buy into GoPro stock’s second act, but risk less by taking a smart, careful position in GPRO.

Trade of the Day: Mobileye NV (NYSE:MBLY)

By Profit Scanner
MBLY's gap down on Monday — and again on Tuesday — was just the beginning.

Starbucks Corporation Is Walking a Thin Line (SBUX)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Starbucks stock is down 10% of the year, and the bears are clawing into every rally. Now, SBUX really has to look out below.

Trade of the Day: Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) Showing Another Opportunity

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The recent pullback may give investors a good entry point to MCHP stock, which then looks poised for another gain.

An Apple Inc. Today Keeps the Bears at Bay

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple's near-term future is bright. Use it to your advantage by going long for free. The only risk is getting AAPL at a discount.

How to Squeeze Profits From Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Freeport-McMoran's (FCX) sale of its oil and gas properties to Anadarko Petroleum is sending FCX stock lower today. Use this trade to profit.

Whole Foods: Trade the Pain in WFM Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The WFM stock price is looking rather unhealthy, and we think it's time to open the Whole Foods fridge to the bears.

Volatile Groupon Inc Is Still Good for a Profit (GRPN)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
GRPN bears are ramping up their positions again, creating the potential for another huge move for Groupon stock.

Home Depot Inc (HD) Is Your Friend Thanks to This Trend!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Home Depot (HD) is in a rough patch, sure. But trend followers aren't panicking right now; they're getting ready to buy Home Depot stock again.

Trade of the Day: Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) Good for the Short and Long Term

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With an interest rate hike probably coming by year's end, the XLF ETF looks like it has got some room to grow.

3 Commodity Plays to Pick Up Now

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Commodities are down but not out. Friday's rate fears delivered losses to SLV, GLD and EEM. Here's how to play them for profits.

iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures TM ETN (VXX): Buy the Coming Spike

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Every effort to pump up volatility has failed in 2016, but the iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures TM ETN (VXX) is bound to spike soon.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Has Reached a Top

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With belief clearly shaken, the rally is likely over in AMZN stock. Valuation and momentum are becoming a concern at these levels.

Trade of the Day: Box Inc (NYSE:BOX)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Box, Inc. (BOX) provides a cloud-based content collaboration platform that services health care providers to fight rising health care costs.
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