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

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

QUALCOMM, Inc. has formed a bullish right triangle with resistance at $55.

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY): Generate Free Income!

This market is bordering on the reckless. While traders have no fear, I can trade the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) for a 20% yield.

3 Steel Stocks to Reinforce Your Portfolio

Steel stocks are joining the precious metals rally -- breakouts are multiplying and uptrend expanding. Here are 3 steel beauties to buy.

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Stock in Need of a Push

YUM stock has recovered nicely from Brexit, but without help, technical resistance may put a cap on it.

Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN): Beware the Bear Flag!

WYNN stock is floundering, and a bear flag patter in suggesting more pain to come. Consider this trade on Wynn Resorts.

Watch Out! The Utilities SPDR (ETF) (XLU) Looks Overcooked!

The rally in the Utilities SPDR (ETF) (XLU) might continue for some time, but for now, the rally may have exhausted itself. Watch these levels.

Trade of the Day: USG Stock on the Verge of a Big Breakout

A triple-top break could take shares of USG Corporation almost 25% higher.

Sodastream International Ltd: SODA Stock Is Ready to POP Under the Pressure

Momentum traders and option players are jumping into Sodastream in a significant way as takeover chatter reemerges.

10 Big-Name Stocks with Must-See Charts

Must-see stock charts from big-name picks like Apple, Netflix, Bank of America and Twitter portend some exciting moves in the second half of the year.

2 Bulls with Game — Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) and Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI)

EA and ATVI are a pair of gaming stocks meant to be played for continued upside, both near- and longer-term.

Trade of the Day: United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS)

Despite the unusual volatility we are experiencing in the market we're recommending a bullish trade on United Parcel Service (UPS).

United States Oil Fund LP ETF (USO) Flashes a Warning Sign

Thursday's bearish price action in the USO ETF left concerning marks behind on the chart. Traders may be able to take advantage.

Trade of the Day: Undervalued CELG Stock Ready for a Major Reversal?

The chart is signaling Celgene Corporation is about to break out.

3 Low-Risk, High-Reward Blue-Chip LEAPs for 2018

You can buy call LEAPs on these blue-chip stocks and take little risk for big returns if they pan out over the next two years.

The iShares MSCI Brazil Index (ETF) (EWZ) Is Scorching HOT

Brazil stocks are boasting some serious relative strength. Join the bullish chorus with this EWZ naked put play.

iShares Barclays 20+Yr Treas. Bond (ETF): Two Safer Haven Bond Plays in TLT

A relative, but far from secure, safe haven in TLT emphasizes limited risk strategies using the options market.

Fitbit, Inc. Stock: Is a Recovery in Store for FIT?

With Fitbit stock is bouncing back from all-time lows, a solid earnings report could add fuel to the fire.

Trade of the Day: Kinross Gold Corporation (USA) (NYSE:KGC)

Investors are clearly reaching for a safety blanket lately, pushing gold prices sky-high. This has, of course, been great news for the gold miners.