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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3 Puts and Calls for the Next Stock Market Drop

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
If the market heads lower, nearly everyone loses -- but you can lose LESS by setting yourself up in a few puts and calls on the major indices.

PayPal Holdings Inc: Embrace ‘New Money’ From This PYPL Play

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A classic bullish pattern in PayPal stock bodes well for this recent IPO to forge new all-time highs, and you can profit.

Trade of the Day: 3D Systems (DDD)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Watch for 3D Systems (DDD) to drop back down from its over-extended levels.

Micron Technology, Inc.: 2 Trades to Play a Breakout (MU)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron has had a tough run in the earnings confessional, but with the worst likely priced in, MU stock could be poised for a breakout.

Trade of the Day: Beaten-Down IP Stock is a Blue-Chip Buy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
International Paper Co has broken up through its long-term bearish resistance line.

iShares iBoxx $ High Yid Corp Bond (ETF): Too Far, Too Fast

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Junk bonds (HYG) have seen a strong rally on the back of strong oil. With the rally in oil tempering, junk bonds may as well.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc: REGN Suffers Amid the Biotech Rout

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Regeneron stock is falling amid heavy selling today. Buy REGN put spreads to double your money on continued biotech weakness.

Lululemon Athletica inc.: Warmed Up and Ready to Run (LULU)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Lululemon has been on fire this year, delivering a mad bout of outperformance. Now yet another breakout looms in LULU stock. Here's how to play it.

Mobileye NV: Win 200% From a Bearish Trade in MBLY

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
MBLY is a short, but a long put vertical is a stronger vehicle for bearish positions

ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock: Hit the Brakes!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
ConocoPhillips (COP) stock lost nearly 7% on Tuesday after shares became overextended on the upside. And COP could see more selling in coming days.

Trade of the Day: Speculators Should Pounce on WFT Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Low-priced Weatherford International Plc could rally more than 25%.

Whole Foods Market, Inc.: Make Dough in WFM With a Bull Call Spread

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A WFM stock vertical looks well-suited to position for a bullish forecast off and on the chart at Whole Foods Market.

3 Strategies for Surviving in a Bear Market

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some basic survival skills will protect your capital and raise cash for this bear market.

Trade of the Day: The Laclede Group (LG)

By Mike Turner, Editor, Turner Analytics & Signal Investor
The utilities sector was a bit of a safe haven for investors during January and February.

How to Play Energy Stocks

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Watching short interest could help determine the best short and long trades.

Trade of the Day: RIG Stock Could Plunge 20%

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders have another shot to short Transocean LTD.

Sell Those FANGs Now – FB GOOG AMZN NFLX

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
FANGs are looking prone to bearish breakdowns should an overbought market remember the “risk-off” trade.

3 Heavy-Metal Stocks That Are Red Hot

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Metal stocks scored big last week amid an epic short squeeze. Bulls should keep an eye on X, VALE and FCX.

Tune In to This Netflix, Inc. Opportunity — Two Trades for NFLX Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
These Netflix trades can help you take advantage of looming NFLX stock support levels.
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