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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Amgen, Inc.: AMGN Stock May Be Prepping for a Surge

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A breakout, relative strength and bid options premiums point to a bullish earnings reaction in AMGN this week.

Bank of America Corp: Trade BAC Stock for Free Income!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The recent rally in BAC stock would scare most bullish investors. I see an opportunity to use Bank of America for free income.

Trade of the Day: CurrencyShares Japanese (NYSEARCA:FXY)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We don't believe the Japanese government will enact a 20-trillion JPY fiscal stimulus plan and recommend the CurrencyShares Japanese (FXY)

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Is Dancing on a Cliff

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
NFLX stock sold off last week after earnings, only increasing the odds of a retest of Netflix's February lows.

Trade of the Day: Breakout Could Send BMRN Stock 25% Higher

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. broke from a triple-top on high volume.

Silver Wheaton Corp. (USA): SLW Stock Makes Its Move!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Silver Wheaton Corp. (USA) is building a base to launch from during the next rally in silver prices. Watch this level and buy this SLW option.

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Stock: Master Plan 2 Doesn’t Pass Muster

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
An ill-received takeover attempt and Master Plan from the stock market version of the Wizard of Oz point to trouble ahead for TSLA stock.

Trade of the Day: Williams Companies Inc (NYSE:WMB)

By Ken Trester
Williams Companies Inc (NYSE:WMB) is a natural gas play that's breaking to new highs after a period of consolidation on the six month chart.

iShares Russell 2000 Index (ETF) (IWM): Which Way Will Small-Caps Break?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) has been meandering sideways over the past eight days. A breakout in either direction looks imminent.

Nike Inc: Ride the Downtrend in NKE Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With Nike looking like it's firmly in a downtrend, it's a good time to take a bearish stance in NKE stock.

Gilead Sciences, Inc.: 2 GILD Stock Trades for Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
GILD stock looks to breakout of a long-term decline following Gilead Sciences' earnings report ... market willing

SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD): Buy This Low-Risk Pullback!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bullish SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) ETF traders will love this modified options spread as an attractive limited-risk position.

American Airlines Group Inc (AAL) Stock: What to Expect Before Earnings

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
One trader is betting the rally in American Airlines (AAL) stock continues post earnings, but they’ve smartly hedged their bet.

3 Panic Puts for an Unstable Market

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Purchasing out-of-the-money puts for December expiration can protect your portfolio if there's a crash.

E*Trade Financial Corp: ETFC Stock Stepping Into the Spotlight

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
While there are some bright spots heading into ETFC earnings, it might be better to sit this one out.

Trade of the Day: McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
MCD broke above key resistance at ~$124.50 on July 19, and we anticipate it is going to continue climbing.

Micron Technology (MU): Micron Stock Is Rally-Ready!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Micron stock is about to pop ... again. Consider these trade ideas on MU stock to garner profits on further upside in the recovering tech company.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc: Go Long VRX Stock for Pennies!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Valeant Pharmaceuticals has two distinct, loud sides. I'm willing to risk a few pennies on the long side of VRX stock, and you should be too.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG): Chipotle Stock Might Not Be Spicy Enough

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chipotle stock bears are licking their chops as the burrito-slinger prepares to serve up second-quarter earnings. We have two CMG trades to get ready.
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