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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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.

Exxon Mobil Corporation: Profit From the Low Fuel in XOM Stock

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon Mobil Corporation has moved higher to oil's moves to the downside, but it looks like that trend is all but out of steam.

Apple Inc.: Triple-Digit Returns Beckon in AAPL Stock!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Profits and glory await in the Apple stock recovery! Join the bullish revelry with an AAPL call spread and your pocketbook will thank you.

Tesla Motors Inc: TSLA Stock Prepares to Shift Gears with Model 3 Unveiling

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla stock has a couple major events headed its way, and the Model 3 reception and deliveries data could make or break TSLA.

Trade of the Day: GoPro Inc (NASDAQ:GPRO)

By Profit Scanner
The technicals indicate that goPro (GPRO) has broken downward out of a consolidation period, suggesting a continuation of the prior downtrend.

Bank of America Corp: Watch BAC Stock Like a Hawk

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank stocks like Bank of America (BAC) were notably absent in Tuesday's rally. BAC stock and its brethren need to start participating, and soon.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and Microsoft (MSFT) are all threatening to break higher in the near-term. Here's what the stock charts say for now.

Trade of the Day: CMA Stock Rebound Fails – Sell Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Comerica Incorporated broke below a bull channel support line on higher-than-average volume.

Cash Is A Position, Too

By ValueWalk
Investors as savvy as Warren Buffett understand that cash is as much an investment position and tool as any other asset. Here's why

Paychex, Inc.: PAYX Stock Will Reach All-Time Highs

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Paychex is within striking distance of its long-standing peak. Here's the PAYX option play to score big on its coming breakout.

IBM Stock: It’s Time to Short International Business Machines Corp.

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
IBM bounced along with the market, but it lacks its own positive catalyst, so buying puts could pay well.

Trade of the Day: Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc (NYSE:RYAM)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
While Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) sank early Monday, that temporary lull means traders can buy at a discount.

Microsoft Corporation: It’s Game On for MSFT Bulls

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Take advantage of a strong bullish situation in Microsoft stock, on and off the price chart, using a June call spread.

Visa Inc (V): Trade With the Bulls, But Beware the Bears

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Visa stock could suffer a big mean-reversion move lower eventually, but in the near-term, there's money to be made with V bulls.

Trade of the Day: Sell HES Stock Short for a Quick Profit

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Hess Corp. is turning down from major resistance.
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