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: Exit Shorts in CVX Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With oil prices potentially bottoming, it's time to cover short sales in Chevron Corporation.

You Should “Like” Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Into Earnings

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook (FB) has had a rough start to 2016, but its recent weakness presents an opportunity to get bullish on Facebook stock. Here's our trade idea.

iShares Emerging Markets ETF: Emerging Markets are Ripe for a Covered Call Play with EEM

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The low price tag of EEM coupled with high volatility is setting up a lucrative covered call trade. Here's what you need to know to score.

TRADE TIPS: Seagate Technology PLC (STX) and Western Digital Corp (WDC)

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Seagate Technology (STX) and Western Digital (WDC) have both cratered so far this year, setting up a trade related to upcoming earnings.

Gilead Sciences, Inc.: Attractively Priced Minus the Risk (GILD)

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
GILD stock's triple bottom and attractive valuation are best approached with a bull call spread.

Trade of the Day: VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX ETN (XIV)

By Ken Trester
Looking at a chart of the S&P 500, I see a “head-and-shoulders” pattern forming over the last two years,

Trade of the Day: KMI Stock Could Shoot Up 30%

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A post-earnings rally appears to have established at least a temporary bottom in Kinder Morgan Inc.

Trade of the Day: Teucrium Corn ETF (CORN)

By Ken Trester
If we're talking about commodities that I like for upside potential for the longer-term, I am focusing on silver and corn.

2 Trades for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
JNJ stock holders eye restructuring moves as Johnson & Johnson readies its fourth-quarter earnings release.

Play the Bottom in SolarCity Corp With This Trade (SCTY)

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
SolarCity's (SCTY) volatility has seen the stock down nearly 50% -- is it time to buy SCTY stock on further weakness?

QQQ: Bottom Fish with a Tech Stock Put Spread

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Looking for a turnaround in tech stocks? Here's a QQQ option spread bound to deliver during a bullish counterattack.

Consider These Trades Ahead of Starbucks Corporation Earnings (SBUX)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
Starbucks (SBUX) stock could go either way after earnings. That's why I'm staying on the sidelines for now.

Trade of the Day: CI Stock Knocking on the Door of a Breakout

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Cigna Corporation has resisted the marketwide bearishness. It just needs one last bullish nudge.

3 Covered Calls to Beat This Choppy Market

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Covered calls can help you generate income or just hedge your portfolio in a down market. Here are three trades to consider today.

General Electric Company: 2 Trades to Play a Bounce in GE Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The outlook for General Electric (GE) stock remains strong, and you can run with the bulls on GE earnings with these two trades.

Nvidia Corporation: It’s a Call of Duty for NVDA Bulls

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A constructive pullback amidst oversold market conditions offers a solid entry price in NVDA stock.

Facebook Inc Stock Holds Support … For Now (FB)

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook stock (FB) is looking like it may break the key 200-day moving average -- take advantage with these put spreads.

Trade of the Day: SE Stock Showing Signs of a Bottom

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Spectra Energy Corp. flashed a buy signal after what appeared to be a selling climax.

Despite Store Closings, Walmart Stock Is a Buy (WMT)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Walmart stock is turning a corner, and it's time to buy again. Sell WMT puts to accumulate shares at a discount.
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