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: Delta Airlines (DAL)

My outlook is pretty neutral at the moment, although that could change as the market fully digests the FOMC news.

Trade of the Day: Traders Could Bank a 35% Gain on BAC Stock

Bank of America Corp flashed a golden cross and proprietary buy signal.

Micron Technology, Inc.: 2 Trades for Grinching on MU Stock Earnings

With Micron earnings expected to fall three-fold year-over-year and no clear end in sight for weak DRAM prices, MU stock traders might want to sell for the holidays.

Fitbit Inc: Jump Into FIT Stock With This Trade

The Fitbit stock chart looks good if you're hoping for a bottom in FIT stock. Here's the healthy way to trade Fitbit right now.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.: JPM Stock Is a Fed Winner!

JPMorgan certainly will benefit from higher interest rates ... and investors will benefit from positioning themselves in JPM stock.

Trade of the Day: Philip Morris (PM)

We expect that a break beyond PM’s October highs should send Philip Morris shares into the $95-$97 range.

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Stock FINALLY Makes the Turn!

Tesla stock is soaring, and it's likely to continue. Embrace its strength and score profits with this TSLA trade idea.

Trade of the Day: WMT Stock in a Bear Market, Not on Sale

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is trading in a clearly defined downtrend and just flashed a sell signal.

Intel Corporation: Embrace the Tech Stock Rally With INTC Stock

Intel stock is primed for another advance. Capitalize on the coming breakout with this trade on INTC shares.

BlackBerry Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for BBRY Stock

Analysts are pessimistic on BlackBerry, but the volatility in BBRY should make for some interesting trades. Here are two ways to play it.

Alibaba Group Holding: BABA Poised for a Breakout

Shares of BABA have been mired in a trading range, but nothing lasts forever and the time may be at hand for a long call spread.

PayPal Holdings Inc: A Beautiful Breakout Beckons in PYPL Stock

PayPal stock scored a beautiful breakout Tuesday. Here's a PYPL call spread to double your money if the stock can go the distance.

Trade of the Day: Banco Bradesco (BBD)

Banco Bradesco is back to the bottom of its recent range, and my work suggests that it now has a shot at moving back up.

Trade of the Day: KBE Could Provide a Quick Profit on Rate Hike

If the Fed announces an interest rate increase, SPDR KBW Bank (ETF) is likely to pop.

Don’t Sweat Apple Inc.: Buy These 2 Growing Apple Stocks Right Now

AAPL is souring a bit right now, but a pair of Apple-related stocks -- AVGO and NXPI -- actually look pretty good right now.

Profit From Cheap Oil Prices With USO Naked Puts

Oil prices finally bounced back this week creating a trading opportunity in oil ETFs. This naked put play in USO is primed for profits.

Tesoro: A More Refined Way to Play Oil (TSO)

Tesoro has dropped sharply off the highs, but look for TSO to benefit from lower oil prices

Trade of the Day: Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS)

DPS has been moving solidly higher for the past four months, and it has doubled in the last three years. The company has also had earnings surprises for the past three quarters, and it's currently on track to post 11.4% earnings growth this quarter.

Trade of the Day: Shorts Should Jump on Breakdown in PH Stock

Parker-Hannifin Corp is in a pronounced bear market and support is likely to fail.