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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Microsoft Corporation: Short MSFT Stock for Free

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft (MSFT) traders might not have the same bullish appetite they once did. Shorting MSFT stock here should pay.

Trade of the Day: Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ:BBBY)

By Profit Scanner
The beleaguered retail stock, is starting to show signs of life. On Friday, it gave off three bullish technical signals, then in Tuesday's session it completed a Head and Shoulders Bottom.

Starbucks Corporation: SBUX Stock NEEDS Some Nitro

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Starbucks (SBUX) looks lifeless despite a new infusion of summer drinks. Expect a lackluster economy to hold SBUX stock back.

Trade of the Day: DIS Stock Losing Its Magic?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A failed recovery points to more selling in Walt Disney Co.

Twitter Inc: Double Your Money With This Smart Trade (TWTR)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Twitter (TWTR) stock is percolating once more. Embrace Friday's strength with cheap options offering triple-digit returns.

Trade of the Day: EarthLink Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:ELNK)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Internet services providers are among the groups that generally should find their place in the sun after a long absence.

CVX Stock – Chevron Corporation Is Calling All Bulls

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chevron (CVX) shares might not do a ton over the next few months, but traders could latch onto CVX stock for a shorter-term pop.

Trade of the Day: Be Quick to Pull the Trigger on SWHC Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A pullback is offering a chance to buy Smith & Wesson Holding Corp.

Turbulence Strikes Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Airline stocks are descending from their heights creating opportunity for bears. Delta Airlines (DAL) looks particularly ripe for a trade.

Netflix, Inc.: Short the Overreaction Mania in NFLX

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix stock spiked 4% on a questionable rumor. This is overkill and I want to short it with limited risk.

Trade of the Day: Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE:NSC)

By Ken Trester
History tells us to be prepared for a steep drop. Today, we play the downside on the transportation giant, Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC)

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) Vs. Sonic Corporation (SONC): Do You Prefer Fat or Lean Stock?

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Profit from an expected narrowing performance spread on the MCD and SONC price charts with two plays for bears and bulls.

Trade of the Day: Golden Cross Spells Opportunity in FCX Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Freeport-McMoRan Inc has pulled back to an attractive entry point following this long-term buy signal.

3 Covered Calls for Wall Street’s Down Season – FB V XOM

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Right now is a great time to use covered calls on stocks like Visa (V), Facebook (FB) and Exxon (XOM) if you want to make premium but still hold onto your shares.

Juniper Networks, Inc.: Why JNPR Stock Is Hot Now!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Use a long call strategy to capitalize on Juniper (JNPR) stock’s attractive pricing both on and off the chart.

3 Energy Stocks Popping with Oil Prices

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Crude oil has reclaimed the $50 level and energy stocks are loving it. The charts of WFT, WLL, and CHK are beckoning to the bulls.

SPDR Gold Trust (ETF): How to Play the Oversold Bounce in GLD

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With gold oversold and underloved, along with cheap options, a contrarian bullish play makes sense in the SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD).

Trade of the Day: Bank of Montreal (USA) (NYSE:BMO)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Stable oil prices should support the stock’s “pennant” breakout Wednesday, because of a healthier energy sector, and send the price past recent highs.

Nvidia Corporation: NVDA Stock Is Running Out of Gas

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nvidia (NVDA) clearly is in an uptrend mode, but the rally's pace is simply unsustainable. For now, short positions on NVDA stock have the best chance for success.
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