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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Facebook Inc (FB): Here’s Where to Go Long FB Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
FB stock will be a long play eventually. First, investors and traders have to wade through the charts while watching out for upcoming earnings.

Trade of the Day: PFE Stock Still in a Healthy Bull Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A breakout from a triple-top led to a new all-time high in Pfizer Inc.

Baidu Inc (ADR): Play the Coming Explosive Move From BIDU Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
BIDU stock looks like it's preparing for a move -- and you can prepare to profit no matter Baidu's direction.

3 Blue-Chip Tech Stock Earnings Trades

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can consider buying puts and financing them with covered calls as a hedge for these three big tech stocks.

Trade of the Day: Ally Financial Inc (NYSE:ALLY)

By Profit Scanner
Financials are showing signs of life after the Fed's announcement in late June that several credit-card companies passed its "stress test."

The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB) — It’s Make-or-Break Time

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the intermediate-term trend remains intact for the IBB etf, earnings season for large biotech companies could be make-or-break.

Trade of the Day: Chart Signals Potential Bottom in BAC Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A buy signal and accumulation support a triple-bottom in Bank of America Corp.

Facebook Inc: Get Paid to Bet Against FB Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Use Facebook's bullish long-term prospects to finance a shorter-term bearish bet through earnings.

GoPro Inc (GPRO): Can You Trust the Rally in GoPro Stock?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Shares of GoPro stock are flying higher this week. If you're a believer of the rally, consider this GPRO trade for high-probability profits.

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

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Now that other groups have hit all-time highs, the stocks to watch are the previous laggards.

Netflix, Inc.: Prepare for a Bearish Sequel in NFLX Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A hard-to-justify price tag in Netflix (NFLX) stock and a weak price chart point to a great opportunity for bearish traders.

Intel Corporation (INTC): How to Play Intel Stock Right Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The recent rally in Intel stock could continue. However, traders should look to get ahead of the Street and actually start fading INTC.

Trade of the Day: Sell-off May Offer Great Entry Point in CB Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Watch for Chubb Ltd to pull back to its 50-day moving average.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Finally Breaks Out

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The time for BABA bulls to strike is nigh, and there is more than one way to profit from any coming move in Alibaba.

Bank of America Corp (BAC): Run With the Bulls!

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
BAC stock is ready to rally after making a significant technical move. Earnings could give Bank of America bulls the fuel they need.

Delta Air Lines, Inc.: DAL Stock Preparing for Takeoff

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Delta stock has a history of moving higher following earnings releases -- and one or more traders is betting that trend continues.

Trade of the Day: Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The advantage here isn’t just a technical breakout, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) is both defensive and growth-oriented, which is rare.

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC): Your Earnings Game Plan

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Banking stocks like WFC stock are still a concern. Investors should be ready to short Wells Fargo depending on how it reacts to earnings.

Trade of the Day: Watch QCOM Stock for a Breakout

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
QUALCOMM, Inc. has formed a bullish right triangle with resistance at $55.
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