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: 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.

PayPal Holdings Inc: Hello, PayPal Stock? It’s the Bulls Calling (PYPL)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
PayPal (PYPL) stock is knocking on the door of a significant breakout. Prepare yourself for maximum profits with this PYPL call spread.

Alcoa Inc: AA Stock Is Good for a Trade, But Be Quick!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Alcoa (AA) shares are in an intermediate-term downtrend, a good-looking short-term trade in AA stock looks to be ripe for the picking.

Trade of the Day: Twitter Inc (TWTR)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We see Twitter (TWTR) dropping back down toward its mid-February lows .

Trade of the Day: WCG Stock About to Come Crashing Down

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. is presenting an opportunity for short sellers.

Adobe Systems Incorporated: 2 Trades to Profit on an ADBE Earnings Rally

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Adobe stock is making a comeback, and a solid third-quarter earnings report could help ADBE extend its rebound off its February lows.

IWM: How to Hedge the Federal Reserve Today

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Traders' are fixated on this afternoon's FOMC announcement. Those nervous that Janet Yellen is going to kill the market rally can hedge with this IWM trade.

Tesla Motors Inc: Short TSLA, Ignore the Boobirds

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla stock is a fan favorite, but the company is always good for some short-term bumps. Cautious TSLA shorts could pay well this year.

ConocoPhillips Stock Running Out of Gas (COP)

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
COP having trouble pushing past resistance at $41. Cheap IV levels make position in puts an attractive probabilistic trade.

Trade of the Day: Energous (WATT)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
I want traders to get involved in the Energous (WATT) story now.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): This Rally Isn’t Over!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Walmart (WMT) shares are higher by 11% year-to-date, and barring a strong bearish reversal, investors can keep buying the dips in Walmart stock.

Trade of the Day: HBAN Stock in the Midst of a Powerful Recovery?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated broke above the resistance line of a bullish channel.

RIG Your Portfolio for Profits With a Transocean Trade

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Sell Transocean (RIG) puts to capitalize on the pumped up option premiums and your portfolio will thank you later.

Micron Technology, Inc.: Pop Your Collar in a Bottomed-Out MU Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron is a a deep value play both on and off the MU stock chart. Here are two trades to profit off the bullish picture.

FedEx Corporation: Go All-Out or Shield From Risk (FDX)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
FedEx is looking bullish on and off the chart, and you can profit using these two trades that correspond to how much risk you're willing to take in FDX stock.
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