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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Caterpillar Inc.: CAT Stock Gets Its Growl Back

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Caterpillar roared on earnings last week, and now a low-risk entry beckons to profit in CAT stock.

Dollar Tree Inc.: DLTR Stock Needs to Be Trimmed

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
A high P/E multiple along with poor technicals and extreme peer group comparatives will lead to a stall out in DLTR stock.

Exxon Mobil Corporation: XOM Stock a Better Buy on the Dip

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While I am not one to blindly buy into falling stocks, XOM stock is starting to near to a more interesting buy area.

Trade of the Day: Momentum Could Carry X Stock Much Higher

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
United States Steel Corporation broke out from a double-top following earnings.

Valero Energy Corporation: VLO Stock Is on the Mend, Buy Calls

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Better-than-expected earnings is turning Valero stock higher. With improving technicals now's the time for a VLO call option buy.

3D Systems Corp. Earnings: 2 Trades for Volatile DDD Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Expectations have fallen sharply for 3D Systems Corp.'s earnings, leaving quite a bit of potential money on the sidelines for DDD stock

3 European Bank Stocks to Short Now

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank stocks LYG, BCS and DB look like shorts technically, but also a smart way to reduce systemic portfolio risk.

Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF: Here’s What to Look For on The GDX Charts

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Not only has the up-trend in the GDX ETF been notably well-defined but has also been one of the very strongest ones year-to-date.

Trade of the Day: Take a Bite Out of MCHP Stock on a Pullback

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Microchip Technology Inc. is consolidating in a bullish flag formation.

Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL): Generate Income from Google Stock for Free

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Wall Street can't commit to loving GOOGL too far past 800, I can generate income off of Google stock's price range for free.

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Explore & Prod. (ETF) (XOP): Crashing Oil Weighs on Energy Stocks

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Oil and Gas stocks are knocking on support. A little more oil weakness and XOP may well break down. Here's one way to profit.

Fitbit Inc: 2 Fitbit Stock Trades Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fitbit Inc is facing a wall of worry heading into next week's earnings report. But Fitbit stock is looking to breakout and could benefit from the wealth of sideline money.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.: How to Buy CMG Stock Well Done

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Want to try Chipotle stock with less risk? This play on CMG might be just your order.

FireEye Inc: The FEYE Stock Rally Looks Secure

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cybersecurity concerns and M&A rumors prime FEYE for a long call spread. Here's how to play a breakout in FEYE stock.

Trade of the Day: SPDR Gold Trust ETF (NYSEARCA:GLD)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
This economic uncertainty is a bullish catalyst for gold prices, especially for those playing the SPDR Gold Trust ETF (NYSEARCA:GLD).

GoPro Inc (GPRO) Stock Attempts Another Breakout

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While GoPro still has plenty to prove to investors, on the charts GPRO stock increasingly looks to be ready for a more meaningful break higher.

Trade of the Day: ABBV Stock on the Verge of a Major Breakout

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
AbbVie Inc is challenging the recent double-top above $65.

Apple Inc.: Fade a Still-Bruised AAPL Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A mixed report and technical evidence still favoring bears supports a low risk AAPL stock play that profits from a pullback.

3 Naked Puts on M&A Speculation

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can sell naked puts against stocks that are going to be acquired and have little risk of losing money to profit.
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