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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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IShares Russell 2000 Index (ETF): The Countertrend Is a Mirage – Short the IWM!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Short the bearish IWM ETF if you’re going to buy in this down market.

Trade of the Day: Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:HALO)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
he current market cap for Halozyme Therapeutics (HALO) is at $1.5 billion, which makes it ripe as a takeover target.

2 Trades for INTC Stock: Can Server Growth Save Intel Corporation Earnings?

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Analysts are looking for strong growth in Intel's high-end server computing revenue, but mobile processing remains a sore point for the company. INTC stock's post-earnings direction hangs in the balance.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.: JPM Stock Is Vulnerable

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
JPMorgan rallied into a key area of technical resistance last week. This, coupled with lousy year-over-year earnings comparisons, leaves JPM stock in a weak spot.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) and Morgan Stanley (MS)

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Morgan Stanley (MS) opens Monday morning with an earnings beat, while IBM (IBM) and Netflix (NFLX) will wait out the trading day before their reports.

Trade of the Day: Baxter International Inc (NYSE:BAX)

By Ken Trester
Despite a frightening landscape, I recommend calls in Baxter International (BAX) since the VIX isn't pointing to an imminent correction,

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd: Profit From a BABA Breakout in the Making

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Alibaba (BABA) stock has finally bottomed and bullish setups are multiplying. Play the breakout with this promising BABA trade.

First Solar, Inc: Profit From FSLR Stock Flaming Out

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Best-in-breed solar play FSLR stock is setting up a positive return on investment for bears with this First Solar put spread.

Priceline Group Inc (PCLN): Be Patient, My Bulls

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Priceline stock bulls look increasingly ready to push PCLN higher toward a target near 2015's highs. Here are the signals to watch.

Trade of the Day: Buying Opportunity Emerging in EEM

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A pullback within a new uptrend should provide a good entry point in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Indx (ETF).

3D Systems Corporation: Earn Cash in High-Flying DDD

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
3D Systems (DDD) stock is flying high on the back of a Merrill Lynch upgrade. If you want to get paid to buy shares of 3D Systems, this is the strategy for you.

Fitbit Inc: Shape Up Your Portfolio With FIT Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Shares of Fitbit are finally showing bullish behavior. Join the recovery with a FIT naked put play to score some income.

3 Big-Money Covered Calls — GOOG PCLN REGN

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you can afford the underlying stock of companies like Alphabet (GOOG) and Priceline (PCLN), you can make some serious money on these covered calls.

Facebook Inc: Profit From a Bearish Outlook on FB Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
An expensive name and sure signs of bears liking Facebook stock make FB a compelling short target.

Trade of the Day: Utilities SPDR (ETF) (NYSEARCA:XLU)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We like a bearish play on Utilities SPDR (ETF) (NYSEARCA:XLU) as we expect it to stay flat in a rising market or decline in a bearish one.

Apple Inc.: A Breakout in AAPL? Not So Fast, My Friend!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) overcame a key area of technical resistance on Wednesday, but while the bulls are cheering, I see reason for caution in Apple stock.

Trade of the Day: Pounce on AMGN Stock on a Pullback

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A decline to the 200-day moving average would provide an excellent entry point in Amgen, Inc.

IShares MSCI Brazil Index (ETF): Profit From Pumped-Up EWZ Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Brazil stocks are smokin' hot right now and options volatility is juiced. Sell EWZ options to capitalize on the expensive credit.

Starbucks Corporation: One Analyst’s Downgrade Is Another Investor’s Opportunity (SBUX)

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Starbucks suffered a price cut on a analyst downgrade. Use this as an opportunity to profit from a stale cup of coffee.
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