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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3 Naked Puts on Popular Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you sell naked puts against expensive stocks like CMG, PCLN and AAPL, the premiums can be quite generous.

Short-Term Apple Inc. (AAPL) Negativity Offers Opportunities

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the long-term AAPL picture is still a good one, Apple stock is showing some short-term weakness traders can play.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Can Generate Cash for Free

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
BABA stock has been on a wild ride. From this middle range, I can sell risk to generate income against both extremes.

Trade of the Day: MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The upgrade gave the casinos some breathing room, but once you add the negative industrial data from China into the mix, these stocks start looking overvalued.

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) Levels You HAVE to Watch

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wednesday's quick dip in the S&P 500 should've gotten your attention. It's time to keep close watch on the index and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY).

Trade of the Day: Turnaround Could Result in Double-Digit Run in JCP Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
J C Penney Company Inc has pulled back to its breakout point.

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Preps for a Healthy Breakout

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The price action in Merck is mega-bullish and that means there are some cheap ways to try for big rewards in MRK stock.

GameStop Corp. (GME) Looks for a Power Boost

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Second-quarter results may not be spectacular for GameStop, but GME stock could get a boost if the holiday quarter's guidance is strong.

Play Twilio Inc (TWLO) With Less Risk

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Trade TWLO’s bullish momentum smartly without shelling out a ton for Twilio in the middle of a post-IPO run.

Trade of the Day: Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACHN)

By Profit Scanner
Achillion just made a Bottom Triangle pattern that suggests 17%–21% further upside.

Facebook Inc (FB) Is at a Crossroads

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook stock is at the tippy top of a bull trend. Investors and traders alike would do well to form a plan and watch FB like a hawk.

Trade of the Day: ITA Makes a Good Addition to Any Portfolio

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The returns of iShares Dow Jones US Aerospace & Def. ETF are hard to match.

Dollar General Corp. (DG) Should Ride With the Bulls

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street is expecting a 15% jump in Dollar General earnings, but guidance could be key for a DG stock rally.

Trade of the Day: Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN)

By Ken Trester
Nordstrom (JWN) has broken its downward trend and is currently poised to make a run up to major resistance just shy of $60 per share.

The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB) Is on Breakout Watch!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB) has settled into a constructive-looking phase. The path of least resistance? North!

Trade of the Day: MRVL Stock Looks Set to Soar

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Breakouts in Marvell Technology Group Ltd. have been accompanied by above-average volume.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Is Primed for a Rate Hike!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Use cheap premiums to your advantage and buy a Bank of America Corp (BAC) stock breakout with a synthetic call.

3 Tech Stocks That Are Ready to Soar

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The tech sector has been en fuego of late. Following stellar earnings gaps, these three tech stocks have paused and are now ready to fly.

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Stock Is About to Spring Like a Tiger

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla stock is in a holding pattern following earnings and the SolarCity deal, but Q3 deliveries should shake things up considerably. TSLA bears should be on guard.
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