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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Tesla Motors Inc: This Is the Critical Price Level to Watch in TSLA

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With TSLA stock oversold and reaching support, play a bounce with this short-term Tesla put spread.

Trade of the Day: Powershares DB US Dollar Index (NYSEARCA:UUP)

By Ken Trester
My indicators reflect bearish sentiment in the market at this time, and we're beginning to see the "sell in May and go away" mantra place pressure on equities over a broad front.

ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock: The Pressure Is On

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The 10% drop in ConocoPhillips (COP) stock over the past week of trading has caused notable damage to its chart. Tread carefully in this stock.

Trade of the Day: Build a Position in Defensive IYR

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A breakout and attractive yield make iShares Dow Jones US Real Estate (ETF) a buy.

Twitter Inc.: Take a Cheap Gamble on TWTR Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Trading Twitter stock has proven tricky to both bulls and bears. After this pop, I want to short TWTR for free.

Under Armour Inc: UA Stock Down 7.5% — Get Paid to Bottom-Fish

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The selloff in Under Armour is getting long in the tooth. Sell UA puts to get paid to acquire shares at these lowly levels.

Facebook Inc: Make Money in Stalled FB Stock

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
If past post-earnings trading patterns hold, Facebook stock (FB) is likely to experience a period of sideways action -- profit with an out-of-the-money call spread.

Trade of the Day: Credit Suisse Group AG (ADR) (NYSE:CS)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
CS has been stuck in a consolidation range between $13 and $16 since the company’s last earnings announcement in February, and we believe the company’s upcoming earnings announcement on May 10 is going to apply more downside pressure.

MasterCard Inc (MA) Has Checked Out

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
MasterCard (MA) shares are clearly exhausted. Traders and active investors should be looking at MA stock for short-side plays.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), Anheuser Busch Inbev SA (ADR) (BUD) and JD.com Inc(ADR) (JD)

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lopsided options action in BABA, BUD and JD is dominated by bullish opening wagers.

Trade of the Day: SONS Stock on the Move After Breakaway Gap

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Sonus Networks, Inc. is under accumulation following a post-earnings pop.

A Golden Opportunity Emerges in the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A shiny setup is beckoning in gold stocks. Embrace the opportunity and exploit high volatility with a GDX naked put play.

Tesla Motors Inc: Short TSLA Into Earnings to Profit

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla stock has a strong fan base. Shorting it won't win popularity contests but can deliver an easy double with little out-of-pocket expense.

United States Steel Corporation: Profit From the Upcoming Steel Bend (X)

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Profiteering for bears in X stock just got a whole lot easier courtesy of a top and the options market.

SolarCity Corp (SCTY): Is the Selling Getting Overdone?

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With SolarCity now deeply oversold and trading at a large discount to oil, the time is right to take a slightly bullish stance on SCTY stock.

Trade of the Day: Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
The technical setup, along with lowered guidance, makes me feel comfortable going "short” MSFT with put options.

Alphabet Inc: GOOGL Stock Is Going Lower. Here’s How Far.

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) sparked a selling spree with its weak earnings report. This is the next downside target for GOOGL stock.

Trade of the Day: CVS Stock Could Offer Some Defensive Upside

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While it may not be the sexiest play, CVS Health Corp is showing relative strength.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock: Short This Wounded Gazelle

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Banks are in a no-win situation in 2016, and Bank of America (BAC) is one wounded gazelle that stands out. Trade BAC stock to the short side.
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