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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Bank of America: Earn a Better Rate of Return and Short BAC Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Headwinds of exposure to China and a bearish chart put BAC stock in position for a long put strategy.

Trade of the Day: Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA)

By Mike Turner, Editor, Turner Analytics & Signal Investor
MAA only owns properties within the United States, so the company isn’t adversely affected by the strength of the U.S. dollar or the slowdown in overseas economic growth. I’m confident that this REIT will continue to outperform the larger indexes.

Play the Bottom: Trade Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Crude oil prices are slumping into multiyear lows. A rebound seems in the offing, and should be played via Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock.

Trade of the Day: BRCM Stock on the Big Boy’s Buy List?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Several high-volume up days indicate there may be a large buyer in Broadcom Corporation.

S&P 500: Bet with the Bears with a SPY Call Spread

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The S&P 500 is trying to muster a rebound, but it will fail. Profit from continued stock weakness with this SPY bear call spread.

Trade of the Day: Twitter (TWTR)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
Toss away fundamentals, and let's look at a pure cash play for Twitter (TWTR).

Trade of the Day: XLU a Good Buy for Short and Long Term

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Utilities SPDR (ETF) appears to be in a buying zone for traders and investors.

Alcoa Inc (AA) Stock: 2 Trades Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
AA stock has been punished over the past year, but things could be different this time. Here's how to trade Alcoa's upcoming earnings.

Trade of the Day: Olin (OLN)

By Ken Trester
While we are not officially in a bear market, many individual stocks are already down 20% from their highs, so it’s certainly felt like a bear market for the last few months. In this environment, I’m recommending a bearish play on a materials (specifically, chemicals) stock.

The VIX Is a Trader’s Best Friend Right Now (VXX)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Market volatility is elevated, and therein lies opportunity. Bulls and bears alike can pick their spots for profits in the VXX.

Barrick Gold: A Safer Haven for Buying ABX’s Breakout

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
ABX is making the right moves technically, but a vertical for positioning is a safer haven for gold bugs.

Trade of the Day: Recovery in EXC Stock Could Land Traders 30%

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A high-volume advance formed a "V" bottom in Exelon Corporation.

Use This to Profit From Walt Disney Co’s Resurgence (DIS)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The time to jump on Disney's price dip is now! Here's a DIS stock option trade sure to deliver profits to Mickey Mouse lovers.

Target Corporation (TGT) Stock: Taking Aim at Support

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
With target stock finally starting to outperform the market, look for TGT to rally further once the overall market finds its footing

Trade of the Day: Biogen (BIIB)

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Biogen (BIIB) has pioneered many of the immunological and gene therapy approaches that now dominate the biotech business.

Trade of the Day: JWN Stock Could Get Slashed Another 20%

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Technicals portend further weakness in Nordstrom, Inc.

Turn Gold Stocks into Cash with GDX

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Gold stocks are rising amid investor anxiety. Here's an easy play for cash using GDX puts.

Defy the Consensus: Short Netflix, Inc. Stock in 2016 (NFLX)

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) is going to face drama in 2016, and it won't be spared like it was in 2015. Go short on NFLX stock now.

Bed Bath & Beyond Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for BBBY Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Guidance will be key for Bed Bath & Beyond, but the 2016 outlook for BBBY stock isn't shaping up too well for this home goods retailer.
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