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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Trade of the Day: Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR)

By Ken Trester
The company is a great acquisition at only $10 billion when you think about the number of users. Let's see if we can profit from this bullish thesis with a call debit spread.

Hasbro, Inc.: 2 Ways to Play HAS Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
You should like Hasbro (HAS) whether you're a bull or a bear, as the stock looks likely to provide opportunities on both sides. Here's what you should watch.

Trade of the Day: It’s Not Too Late to Buy AMZN Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Following a breakaway gap, the advance in Amazon.com, Inc. is likely to continue.

Alphabet Inc: Is There Any Meaningful Upside in GOOGL Stock?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Alphabet (GOOGL, GOOG) is going to have a tough time clearing a big technical ceiling, but swing traders are loving it.

Apple Stock: This Is THE Level to Watch in AAPL

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Apple stock is suffering following weak earnings, and major support is being tested. If it fails, watch out below! Or, better yet, try this AAPL trade.

Vale SA (ADR): Buy the Deep Pullback in VALE Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street is occasionally guilty of contradicting itself when it comes to companies like Vale. Buy VALE stock here -- and do it with less risk.

BABA Stock: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is Poised For A Pullback!

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alibaba (BABA) stock is primed for a pullback after an earnings miss and recent out-performance to Chinese stocks.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation: Death Drop Strikes in CHK Stock!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
CHK stock is seeing volatility go through the roof. Opportunity knocks for bulls and bears alike with these Chesapeake trade ideas.

NVIDIA Corporation Looks to PC Gamers for Post-Earnings NVDA Stock Rally

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pessimism is evaporating on NVDA stock as Nvidia looks to capitalize on growing PC gaming to bolster earnings.

Trade of the Day: Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
One play I am bullish on right now is the major industrial conglomerate, Eaton (ETN). Shares have stalled in the $60–$64 area recently but show signs of bounding out of a small inverse head-and-shoulders technical pattern.

Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB): Materials Flash a Warning for Us All

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB) is firing off a flare for stock and commodities investors alike. For traders, now's the time to short.

Trade of the Day: NNN Breakout Confirms Long-Term Bull Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
National Retail Properties, Inc. broke from a triple-top, issuing a new buy signal.

Electronic Arts Inc.: History of Beats May Not Help EA

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
EA stock has a history of moving strongly following earnings releases -- and a potential trigger for a bearish price chart in front of the event.

Walt Disney Co (DIS) Stock: Short the Short-Term

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors should love Disney (DIS) as a long-term holding for a multitude of reasons, but bears can make a tidy profit by going short DIS stock now.

3 Earnings Winners Ready for a Second Wind (FB, AMZN, FCX)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
These three stocks emerged from earnings season as big winners. And new bullish setups have formed in all three -- FB, AMZN, and FCX.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) and General Electric Company (GE): Swing Trade These Giants

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Two of the country's 10 largest publicly traded companies -- Apple (AAPL) and General Electric (GE) -- have caught my eye.

Netflix, Inc.: Prepare for an Oversold NFLX Bounce

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Support is looming large for NFLX stock, and Netflix shares are ready for a short-term bounce that traders can capitalize on.

Trade of the Day: Technicals Signal a Bright Future for LSTR Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Landstar System, Inc. confirmed a new uptrend with a higher high and golden cross.

iShares Silver Trust (ETF): Mine for Profits as SLV Rides Again!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Silver and gold are resting. But worry not, another leg higher looms. Sell SLV puts to turn metal into cash.
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