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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SolarCity Corp Earnings: Make a Killing in a Volatile SCTY

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bearish sentiment is thick on ahead of SolarCity Corp (SCTY) earnings, but volatility is king for this alternative energy stock.

3 “Big Three” Oil Stocks Look Ready to Gush Higher – XOM CVX COP

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors would do well to focus on three of America's biggest oil stocks to reap some income as "black gold" begins to stabilize.

Trade of the Day: Deutsche Bank (DB)

By Ken Trester
Europe will get hit hardest because its financial institutions don't have the reserves that U.S. banks do. Additionally, the European banks are heavily invested in Asian debt, a huge problem, and they have a lot of derivative exposure.

Microsoft Corporation: Mind The Gap in MSFT Stock With Better Odds

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A well-received earnings report and solid technical action in MSFT stock spells opportunity for bullish short-term traders.

Trade of the Day: SEP Stock Issues Buy Signals on a Triple-Bottom

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A break above nearby resistance could mean a significant move higher in Spectra Energy Partners, LP.

3 Energy Stocks, 3 Ways to Make Bank on Oil

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you aren't sure about buying energy stocks, you can use options to buy in at later dates and for less money.

The ABCs of Going Long Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Recent Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) earnings showed limited downside risk and mid-term upside potential. Go long Google stock.

Bulls: Shop for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock NOW

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bullish on AMZN stock? There's an opportunity here to earn a nice return on additional weakness. Here's how.

GLD: The Gold Resurrection Is Upon Us … Maybe

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Gold prices are soaring, but resistance looms large overhead. Chasing the SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD) seems like a bad idea, but you can still trade it.

Trade of the Day: Capitalize on the Post-Earnings Momentum in EW Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
An upbeat report from Edwards Lifesciences Corp resulted in a breakaway gap within a long-term bull channel.

The Bear Growls: 3 ETFs to Sell Into Any Rally

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the bear market alive and well, active investors and traders should look to sell any sharp oversold bounces in these 3 ETFs.

Beware the Amazon.com, Inc. Stock Breach (AMZN)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Amazon stock is breaching its 200-day moving average. Here's a put spread to profit from its continued misfortune.

Profit From the Dip in Biotech Stocks With This IBB Options Play

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Biotech stocks are plunging. Use a put spread option to profit from continued weakness in IBB.

LinkedIn Corp: 2 Trades for a Post-Earnings Bounce (LNKD)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Social media stocks have been boom or bust, and LinkedIn (LNKD) is looking to boom higher following fourth-quarter earnings.

Trade of the Day: PowerShares QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
Although premiums are slightly juiced on QQQ put options, there are ways to capitalize on continued weakness

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.: Take a Timeout on TTWO Stock

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
With TTWO stock known for big beats -- or misses -- your best option heading into earnings might be a strangle option trade.

Walt Disney Co: Continue to Profit From The Dark Side as a Short In DIS Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A looming earnings catalyst and bearish headwinds are setting up a bearish vertical in Disney stock.

Trade of the Day: Short Sellers Should Jump on APD Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. appears headed back to the bottom of its bear channel.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. – Overbought WMT Stock Offers Plenty of Protected Upside

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The Walmart stock rally is due for a pause. Sell WMT covered calls to score income and protection in the meantime.
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