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.

First Solar, Inc.: Get Ready to Jump Into FSLR

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 28, 2016

First Solar's (FSLR) relative resiliency in recent months is telling. If this continues, this could lead to a nice bullish trading opportunity in First Solar stock.

Trade of the Day: SWFT Stock Could Land Traders a Quick 20%

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Mar 28, 2016

Buy Swift Transportation Co on a pullback to its 50-day moving average.

5 Defensive Trades to Make Heading Into Q2

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Mar 24, 2016

The stock market is likely to lose ground heading into Q2, so it's time to get defensive. These five stocks stand out among the rest.

iShares Russell 2000 Index (ETF) (IWM): Strangle the Small Caps

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 24, 2016

Small caps have bounced hard off their 2016 lows, but now it's time for the bears to play. Here's how to trade the iShares Russell 2000 Index (ETF) (IWM) now.

Nvidia Corporation: Power Your Portfolio With This NVDA Trade

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 24, 2016

Nvidia (NVDA) has all the earmarks of a classic breakout and priced right for a June long call strategy.

3 Naked Puts That’ll Bring You $1,000 in Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 24, 2016

Looking for some serious options premium? Sell naked puts on this pair of stocks and an oil fund to land a grand in income.

EBay Inc: EBAY Stock Is Ready to Break Out

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Mar 24, 2016

EBay wants to play catch-up and it's providing a low risk entry to entice buyers. Capitalize on the looming breakout with EBAY calls.

Trade of the Day: QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM)

By Ken Trester Mar 24, 2016

The stock market will likely stay within a consolidation range and move sideways for a while before the next major market move.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc: FCX Stock Could Drop 20%

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 24, 2016

After a 200% rally, Freeport (FCX) might finally have slipped into a better consolidation mode. Traders, seize the short opportunity in FCX stock.

Tesla Motors Inc: Out of Juice Without a Charge Station in Sight (TSLA)

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 24, 2016

With TSLA stock up a stunning 67% in a little over a month, time for Tesla to take a breather.

Trade of the Day: ADI Stock on the Verge of a New Sell Signal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Mar 24, 2016

Analog Devices, Inc. is having difficulty holding above its 200-day moving average.

Why “Saving More Money” Isn’t Always the Cure for Your Portfolio

By Mar 23, 2016

Wall Street's remedy for fixing whatever problems in your investment portfolio is save more money. Making money is more complicated. Here's way to start

Trade of the Day: Under Armour Inc (NYSE:UA)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Mar 23, 2016

We've opened a bullish trade on Under Armour Inc (NYSE:UA) as the stock breaks beyond resistance.

Tesla Motors Inc: Here’s Where You Should Buy TSLA Stock Again

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 23, 2016

Tesla stock has pulled off a sharp V-shaped reversal of late -- an awfully bullish sign. While TSLA is overbought in the near-term, you should buy the dips.

Trade of the Day: NEM Stock Topping Out

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Mar 23, 2016

Buying volume in Newmont Mining Corp is lagging and MACD issued a sell signal.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Is Heading Lower. MUCH Lower.

By Johnson Research Group Mar 22, 2016

Amazon (AMZN) shares lack any real bullish catalysts right now -- bad timing considering the charts are conspiring to push Amazon stock lower by double digits.