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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Gilead Sciences, Inc.: GILD Could Squeeze the Bears From Here

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gilead Sciences enjoyed a rally Monday along with the rest of the biotech sector. This breakout could be followed up by a short squeeze in GILD stock.

Trade of the Day: ArcelorMittal SA (ADR) (NYSE:MT)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
With the U.S. stock market now positive and sentiment improving, it's not crazy to think the same can happen in China.

Trade of the Day: XLNX Stock is Worth Taking a Gamble On

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A recent buy signal and takeover potential make Xilinx, Inc. a buy candidate.

3 Semiconductor Stocks to Route Into Your Portfolio (INTC, NVDA, CRUS)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Semiconductor stocks are donning a leadership role in the budding stock market recovery, and you can count INTC, NVDA and CRUS among the stocks worth buying.

General Mills, Inc. Battles Cereal Killers: 2 Trades for GIS Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Mills is looking to make cold cereal hot again, and GIS stock stands to benefit from a solid quarter earnings report.

Nike Inc: Lace Up for Volatility in NKE Stock

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
With self-lacing shoes and a history of beats heading into earnings Tuesday, NKE stock could come out on top, but potential uncertainty could make a strangle option trade your best bet.

eBay Inc: EBAY Stock Is a Great Deal for Bears

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bleak guidance and an equally discouraging EBAY chart look good for a long bearish put position.

Trade of the Day: PATH SP 500 VIX SHORT TERM FUT ETN (TSE:VXX)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
With the upcoming election and many speculating about the validity of "sell in May and go away" this year, expect spring and summer stock market volatility to pick back up.

FedEx Corporation (FDX) Has Trucked Too Far Too Fast

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While FedEx stock probably has completed an important corrective phase, FDX looks particularly overbought right now. Worse: It rallied right into resistance.

Trade of the Day: SKX Stock About to Run Higher?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A break above resistance at $34 in Skechers USA Inc would be a strong buy signal.

DIS Stock: Join the Party at the Mouse House With a Walt Disney Co Trade

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The Disney stock recovery rolled on this week. Next stop, a breakout above the century mark. Buy DIS call spreads to double your money.

Amgen, Inc.: AMGN Stock Looking to Break Out

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a long period of consolidation, AMGN is poised for a breakout, and you can prepare with an Amgen straddle play.

Nike Inc: Go Bullish on NKE Ahead of Earnings Clinch

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nike (NKE) stock has bested earnings in its last several quarters, and all indications point to NKE clinching the win again.

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd: Buy a Trendy KORS Stock on the Cheap

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A cyclical change by Wall Street and bullish supports on and off the price chart look good for KORS stock bulls.

Trade of the Day: iShares Russell 2000 Index (ETF) (NYSEARCA:IWM)

By Ken Trester
While my stock market indicators are giving bullish readings, my outlook remains bearish over the longer term.

QQQ: Look for a Big Bull Move in the PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 (ETF)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The PowerShares QQQ Trust has rallied into strong technical resistance, but as long as it avoids a strong bearish reversal, a big bull move is still in play.

Trade of the Day: NBL Stock Could Blow Past Targets

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Higher oil prices are likely to have analysts raising their price objectives for Noble Energy, Inc.

3 Biotech Stocks That Are Ripe for a Fall

By Profit Scanner
Biotech stocks are looking particularly weak right now, and these three companies in specific still have more downside to explore.

3 Picks to Make $1,000 in Naked Puts on Blue-Chip Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can sell some naked puts on AAPL, MSFT and CSCO and generate plenty of income for your portfolio without necessarily buying the underlying stocks.
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