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.

Tesla Motors Inc: TSLA Stock Preparing for a Move

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Aug 17, 2016

The dithering in Tesla stock is coming to an end. Prepare for its next move with this TSLA play -- your wallet will thank you.

SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD) – What You Should Be Watching

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 17, 2016

The GLD gold ETF has spent the past month and a half consolidating. Now, if it can get past resistance, it has another 15% of upside at least.

Trade of the Day: Buy Morgan Stanley (MS) for 16% Upside

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Aug 17, 2016

Morgan Stanley (MS) shares just pulled off a breakout that has plenty of support. Buy MS stock and keep an eye on these targets.

CSCO Stock: Cisco Systems, Inc. Looking for a Breakout

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 16, 2016

CSCO stock set to break out as Cisco Systems looks for a repeat of last quarter's post-earnings success

Play Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock With a Safety Net

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 16, 2016

Alphabet Inc is giving us plenty of reasons to be bullish, but just enough reason to be cautious. Consider this GOOGL stock trade.

BABA Stock: As Good as It Gets for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 16, 2016

After an earnings beat, BABA rallied huge ... maybe a little too much. Here's a cheap way to take a bearish posture in Alibaba stock.

Trade of the Day: Ride Oil’s Rally With VDE

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Aug 16, 2016

The Vanguard Energy ETF is ideal for investors looking to participate in oil's upside potential.

Amgen, Inc (AMGN) – Amgen Stock Is a Powerhouse

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 16, 2016

Biotechs such as Amgen stock have been riding high for more than a month. AMGN in particular looks promising for new money.

8 Retail Stocks That Will Make You Richer

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Aug 15, 2016

Retail stocks from Tiffany to Bed Bath are in the midst of fresh breakouts ... and they still have more room overhead.

3 Breakout Beauties to Buy – GPRO COST ABBV

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Aug 15, 2016

Profits continue to rain down on Wall Street. This morning's pop is delivering gains galore while creating many breakout stocks to buy.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc: VRX Can Be an “Income” Stock!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 15, 2016

VRX stock has been erratic lately. Avoid trying to play Valeant Pharmaceuticals like everyone else, and generate income from VRX instead.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc: Profit In REGN Stock’s Pullback

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 15, 2016

It’s been a year since topping, and now it's time to buy REGN with less risk, both on and off the price chart.

Target Corporation: Join the Bears or Buck the Trend in TGT Stock!

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 15, 2016

Pessimism is high on TGT stock ahead of earnings. Can Target silence these naysayers, or has it run too high after last week's retail rally?

Trade of the Day: JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Aug 15, 2016

Assuming support is going to last through the proposed “informal” meeting of OPEC in September, the airlines like JBLU may have some problems

Exxon Mobil Corporation: Pump XOM Stock for Free Money

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 15, 2016

Energy prices will be range-bound -- and so will XOM stock prices. I can generate income for free by selling risk around the ranges.

Caterpillar Inc.: CAT Stock Could Pop Soon

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 15, 2016

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and other industrial stocks have spent several weeks consolidating. CAT stock looks like it's preparing for another leg higher.