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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GoPro Inc.: Troubled GPRO Stock Offers Trades for Bulls and Bears Alike

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
GPRO stock is looking for any sign of good news, and depending on your view of GoPro heading into earnings, there's a trade for you.

Whole Foods Market, Inc. Stock (WFM) Due for a Bullish Move

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dour sentiment, earnings and corrective pattern-testing support a long-call position in Whole Foods stock.

Facebook Inc Stock Becomes Fourth-Biggest U.S. Stock (FB)

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Facebook earnings were impressive, the stock reaction was a little too impressive.

Trade of the Day: Starbucks (SBUX)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Starbucks could be a big winner during the next year. Affordable luxury is where it's at in this environment.

Trade of the Day: This Boring Stock Could Pay Off Big

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PEG) broke its 200-day moving average on higher-than-average volume.

3 Strong Stocks to Buy in a Weak World

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Buyers are flocking to this trio of stock beauties. Traders looking for stocks to buy must consider these stalwarts.

Trade of the Day: Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
Trading biotech always carries risk but the rewards can be exciting if you can find momentum plays or companies with solid pipelines.

Let’s Calculate Your Chances Going Long in International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
IBM stock recently began to bounce at a critical technical support area on both the near- and longer-term charts. Play this bounce!

Trade of the Day: Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY)

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Focusing on "best of breed" energy producers -- such as Occidental Petroleum Corporation -- could prove rewarding. Here's our look at OXY stock.

3 Gold Stocks, 3 Trades That Will Catch Fire

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Fearful investors are plowing into gold stocks. These three gold stocks top the list of buy-worthy candidates.

Apple Inc. – Get Paid to Play the Apple Stock Sale

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The Apple stock descent has created a fire sale. Here's how to use AAPL options to get paid to hold shares of the down, but not out, tech titan.

Trade of the Day: Anadarko Petroleum (APC)

By Ken Trester
I'm of the mind that there's about a 70% chance that the U.S. economy will fall into recession again, which aligns with my bearish stance.

Under Armour Inc: Bulls ‘Suit Up’ in UA Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a solid earnings report that looked like a 3-Pointer, bulls can get back in the game in UA stock using a vertical spread.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. – 2 Spicy Trades for CMG Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chipotle faces a wall of worry heading into next week's earnings report, but selling CMG premiums may be the better (and safer) options play.

NKE – Why Nike Stock Is Ready to Run

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Nike's (NKE) growth story is far from over. Nike stock will lead a charge higher in 2016 as the fundamental picture improves.

Trade of the Day: TRV Stock Looks Like a Safe Bet

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Buy Travelers Companies Inc for a trade back to the top of its bull channel.

Facebook Stock Flying on Earnings Blowout (FB)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Facebook rocketed higher today following blowout earnings. Sell this FB put spread to join in the bullish revelry.

Alphabet Inc – 2 Profitable Options for GOOGL Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Expectations are high for Alphabet earnings on the options front, but selling GOOGL puts ahead of the event may end up being more profitable

Tesla Motors Inc: TSLA Stock Sell-Off May Be Stalling

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
I'm looking for a bounce in Tesla stock on a technical basis. Take advantage with an out-of-the-money put spread.
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