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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Emerging Markets Submerged Once More (EEM)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Emerging markets have slipped below support once more. Grab EEM put options to profit from additional downside.

3D Systems Corporation: Time to Print Money as a Bull in DDD

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Buy DDD’s turnaround story on price weakness at key support using a well-calculated bull call spread.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc: This Trade Could DOUBLE Your Money (VRX)

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Valeant Pharmaceuticals has had a disastrous past 18 months. This leaves more VRX stock upside potential than down risk.

Is This the End(o) of the Carnage in Endo International Plc (ENDP)?

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
After the recent drubbing, shares of ENDP appear poised for a pop. Prepare for the move in Endo International with a bull put spread.

Trade of the Day: Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Monday's confirmed bullish "harami” is a good momentum signal despite the market's volatility. We also see Southwest as an indirect trade on lower oil prices.

Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock: The Bears Are in Charge

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Home Depot stock saw selling pressure Tuesday despite a beat-and-raise quarter. For now, that points to a path lower for HD.

Trade of the Day: VOD Stock May be Staging a Big Turnaround

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Vodafone Group Plc (ADR) executed a breakaway gap on news the company is finally growing again.

Salesforce.com, Inc.: Here’s What the CRM Options Community Expects

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
CRM has a recent history of moving higher following earnings and it appears one or more traders are looking for that trend to continue.

3 Breakdowns Beckoning to Bears – DIS FEYE TWTR

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The earnings hobgoblin is wreaking havoc in these three stocks. Breakdowns now loom for DIS, TWTR and FEYE. Here's how to play it.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: Negativity on the Shelf for WMT

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With new minimum wage rules around the country weighing on Walmart (WMT), your best bet may be a bear put spread.

Trade of the Day: CoreSite Realty Corp (NYSE:COR)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Regardless of the broad market’s dull demeanor, we've found plenty of ways to prosper, playing smaller advances such as CoreSite Realty (COR).

The S&P 500 Looks Shaky Here (SPY)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite Monday's rally, the S&P 500 -- and thus the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) -- remains in a precarious spot. Play the short side.

Trade of the Day: AMT Stock is Ready for Its Next Leg Up

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Strong accumulation accompanied the break to new highs in American Tower Corp.

Facebook Inc: Don’t “Like” FB Stock on Dips. LOVE It!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The market is selling Facebook (FB) to buy (AAPL). That seems silly. Go long on FB stock with this trade, and win out no matter what.

Exxon Mobil Corporation: XOM Stock May Hit a Wall

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Exxon shares outpacing oil's rise, use a defined risk put calendar spread to position for a pullback in XOM shares.

Cisco Systems, Inc.: It’s Boom or Bust for CSCO

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Expectations are low for Cisco earnings, but a breach of support at $26 could still mean trouble for CSCO stock.

Trade of the Day: Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT)

By Profit Scanner
Caterpillar shares had rocketed higher as investors saw opportunity once the downtrend in place since early 2011 finally gave in to upside pressures.

Walt Disney Co (DIS): It’s a Mouse Trap!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Disney (DIS) sustained some concerning technical damage last week. Traders should look to play Disney stock on the short side.

Trade of the Day: Any Rally is a Chance to Sell M Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Macy's, Inc. completed a head-and-shoulders top with a high-volume breakdown.
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