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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Ride the Santa Claus Rally in Facebook Stock (FB)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
As Wall Street loses hope for a Santa Claus rally, Facebook stock could be a holdout in the storm.

Trade of the Day: iPath S&P 500 VIX Futures ETN (VXX)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
One way to trade the VIX is by using the iPath S&P 500 VIX Futures ETN (VXX).

Netflix, Inc.: Watch Profits Stream Into Your Account With This NFLX Stock Trade

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The Netflix stock dip is a buy. Here's how to use NFLX stock options to score a 20% return on your money with a high probability of success.

Apple Inc.’s Stock Isn’t Rotten. Take a Bite! (AAPL)

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
When people hate Apple stock, I love it. It's time to go long on AAPL shares while they're still a little bruised.

Looking for a Diamond in the Rough? Take a Gander at GDX

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Gold stocks are holding tough amid the market turmoil. Embrace their strength with this GDX option trade.

CyberArk Security: Buy CYBR Now for Great Value

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Secure a stronger position in CYBR using a bull call spread as solid growth prospects and a playable bottom converge.

Trade of the Day: Short the Breakdown in ECL Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Ecolab Inc. broke support and gapped through its 200-day moving average.

Trade of the Day: iRobot (IRBT)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
A run past $36 to possible fresh 52-week highs could be in play for IRBT given the recent strength in the chart.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock: Behold, the Burrito Fade

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Chipotle stock rallied back sharply this week, but the bulls are bound to fail. Sell CMG call spreads to bet against them.

Trade of the Day: Short CVX Stock on Dead Cat Bounce

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Chevron Corporation is rallying after a breakdown from a bearish top.

Kinder Morgan Inc: How to Squeeze More Income From KMI Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yes, Kinder Morgan's dividend is suddenly a quarter of what it once was. But traders can still reap big income from KMI stock.

Twin Trades Await in TWTR Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
An epic battle is occurring in Twitter stock. Prepare yourself to profit from the eventual victor with these TWTR option trades.

Double Your Money on a Nasdaq Golden Cross Trade

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The Nasdaq Composite golden cross has stock watchers excited. Here's how to profit from the good omen using QQQ call spreads.

3 Naked Puts on Fortune 500 Companies for Easy Money

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Why not sell naked puts against big companies, pocket some cash and maybe shares of big brand names, too?

Trade of the Day: American Railcar Industries (ARII)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We like a put trade here, but the chain sheet for ARII is somewhat thin

Alibaba Group Holding LTD: Forget Yahoo and Play the Breakout in BABA Instead

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Ignore the Yahoo news about tabling the Alibaba spinoff. It's the setup in BABA stock that should excite you. Take a look.

Trade of the Day: Time to Bail on NFLX Stock?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Netflix, Inc. hit my upside target and then flashed a double sell signal.

Bear Down on Biotech Stocks Now (IBB)

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Biotech stocks are well off their 2015 highs, but they could have further to fall. Get bearish on the biotech ETF IBB.

Play the Bounce in Energy Stocks With the XLE ETF

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The energy stock bounce is upon us -- here's how to play the bottoming bid with XLE put spreads.
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