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: It’s the Bears’ Turn in MSFT Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Microsoft Corporation looks set for a decline to the bottom of its trading range.

Trade of the Day: United Parcel Service (UPS)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
The development in the transports is something that will help or hurt market sentiment going forward.

Trade of the Day: SAM Stock Headed for Another Stumble

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Two sell signals preceded a high-volume, post-earnings decline in Boston Beer Co Inc.

HD Stock: Build on Home Depot Inc Earnings With These 2 Trades

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Things are looking good for Home Depot, but this has been a rough earnings season all around. Pick a direction with these two trades.

Twitter Inc: Twin Trades for TWTR Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Twitter stock is flying following earnings. Embrace the volatility with these two TWTR option trades.

3 Ways to Squeeze Cash Out of Gold Stocks

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Gold stocks are hot as a pistol, so shareholders shouldn't rest on their laurels. Here's how to generate some risk-free income over the next month.

3 Tech Stocks Wrecked in 2015 That Look Seaworthy in 2016

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Many tech stocks could be facing bear markets, but TWTR, GRMN and QCOM look ready for more bullish times ahead.

Trade of the Day: Cheniere Energy (LNG)

By Ken Trester
My advice is to buy put options, inverse ETFs or other bearish investment vehicles at the peaks of these relief rallies when they are relatively cheap. And, given the continued instability in the energy market, today's bearish trade in that area is looking particularly compelling.

Trade of the Day: ATW Stock Ready to Stage a Big Turnaround?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Atwood Oceanics, Inc. flashed two buy signals ahead of what appears to be a deep "V" bottom.

Alphabet Inc – Squeeze Cash From “De-FANGed” Google Stock (GOOGL)

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Markets are in turmoil, but I still consider Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL) Google stock a relatively safe opportunity with this options strategy.

3 Covered Calls to Make Cash in This Roller Coaster Market

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Covered calls can help you earn extra money, or simply hedge your portfolio, in troubled times. And despite the current quick rally, these ARE troubled times.

FIT Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for Fitbit Inc Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fitbit stock is in trouble, and only strong guidance may save the shares from additional losses. FIT put options may be your friend ahead of earnings.

Facebook Inc: Profit From a Range-Bound FB Stock

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook stock looks to be calming down after a period of heightened volatility. Here's how to use options to minimize risk and profit.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM): A No-Brainer Buy Right Now

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Exxon Mobil stock is being driven higher amid this current rally in oil. Book solid profits with this trade idea in XOM.

Know the Difference Between Investing vs. Speculating

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This year's volatility should not cause you to change your style of investing from a sound philosophy to speculation. Here's the difference

Trade of the Day: Dean Foods (DF)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
we’ve opened a bullish trade on Dean Foods (DF)

Trade of the Day: Savvy Buyers Should Jump on FTI Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
FMC Technologies, Inc. rallied on high volume despite an earnings miss.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) – 2 Trades to Profit From Apple Stock with Minimal Risk

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Markets are shaky this year, so take shelter in the safe haven known as Apple stock with these two options trades.

Be a Hero, Trade the GoPro Stock Breakout (GPRO)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
GoPro stock is finally carving out a bottom after months of plunging. Tactical traders should play the breakout with this GPRO option strategy.
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