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: Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE:NLS)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Nautilus (NLS) shares fell 3.7% Monday on no news, offering traders a phenomenal entry point.

Trade of the Day: GS Stock Nearing a Good Entry Point

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders should buy Goldman Sachs Group Inc on a pullback or a breakout.

3 Biotech Stocks on the Verge of an Overdue Run (AMGN, GILD, REGN)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Biotech stocks are making a comeback, with these three biotech beauties boasting bottoming patterns suggesting the time to strike is at hand.

Facebook Inc: Come out on Top From Resistance in Facebook Stock (FB)

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Facebook stock near a top, a savvy options play can score profits from any period of resistance.

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust: Load up on SPY Insurance While It’s Cheap!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Scoop up some SPY put protection while the sun is shining and options are cheap with a put spread all but guaranteed to thrive.

Rite Aid Corporation: 2 Trades for Drifting RAD Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the Walgreen's merger deal still pending approval, RAD stock has been left to drift heading into Rite Aid earnings. But there are still ways to profit.

Trade of the Day: iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (NASDAQ:IBB)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
The Health Care ETF (IHF) broke down like a rented mule in early February following the breach of $110. Use IBB to trade this trend in biotech.

QQQ: Mind the Quick Upside in the Nasdaq-100

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Quicker traders shouldn't fight the upside momentum in the Nasdaq-100 (QQQ), particularly now that we have a well-defined target.

Trade of the Day: AMZN Stock is a Prime Buy Candidate at $575

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Volume in Amazon.com, Inc. has been light, so expect a pullback.

Trade of the Day: International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM)

By Ken Trester
My longer-term stance is bearish, but that doesn't mean there isn't some quick money to made with the bulls right now, especially in technically strong stocks like IBM.

Twitter Inc.: Play a Long Game With a TWTR Stock Trade

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter stock price is but a fraction of its prior highs, but now you can profit on the long side with little risk.

Macy’s, Inc.: “M” Is for “More Upside”

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Macy's stock could be done consolidating its sharp rally off the December lows. For now, the path of least resistance appears to be higher.

Trade of the Day: Hoax Offers Buying Opportunity in PFE Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A bogus press release led to a minor sell-off in Pfizer Inc.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc: What to Do When Your Stock Implodes (VRX)

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
I know your pain, VRX stock holders. Which is why I'm well acquainted with a variety of strategies to offset a dud of a stock.

SPDR Gold Trust (ETF): A Wave of Bullishness Is About to Lift GLD Higher!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A new bull market is emerging in gold. Here's a GLD option trade that provides epic returns if gold prices go the distance in the months ahead.

3 Ways to Turn Metal Into Cash – GLD SLV JJC

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
You don't have to hold precious metals to profit from them. You can use options on their most heavily traded funds to generate income from them.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Buy on Dips AND Breakouts

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft stock isn't immune to broader market volatility. Still, the relative strength and bullish-looking charts make MSFT a buy on dips and breakouts.

Trade of the Day: CHK Stock Headed for a 25% Drop

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Chesapeake Energy Corporation looks ready to break down from a descending triangle.

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

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Bed, Bath and Beyond (BBBY) has had anemic year-over-year EPS growth rates and negative cash flow growth.
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