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.

Merry Income! 3 Covered Calls for Christmas

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 17, 2015

Make some last-minute holiday income before Santa Claus starts knocking at your chimney. Consider these covered calls on SBUX, AMZN and MCD.

Salesforce Earnings: 2 Bullish Trades for CRM Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 17, 2015

Expectations are high for Salesforce earnings, but CRM stock still has room to run.

First Solar: Buy a Very Hot FSLR Stock Now

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 17, 2015

A straight FSLR long call strategy can help bulls position smartly for a move higher with reduced risk.

Bank on Profits with This Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock Option Play

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 17, 2015

Goldman Sachs stock is prime for a low-risk entry. Use this GS option play to double your money on its next advance.

Trade of the Day: Expedia (EXPE)

By Mike Turner, Editor, Turner Analytics & Signal Investor Nov 17, 2015

Expedia shares have been gaining momentum for a while. The data indicates that this will continue into the future.

Trade of the Day: LULU Stock About to Fall Even More Out of Fashion

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Nov 17, 2015

The chart of Lululemon Athletica inc. is lighting up with sell signals.

Target Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for Target Stock (TGT)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 16, 2015

Options traders are pricing in a potential post-earnings move of about 6.4% for Target stock, with the bearish sentiment dominating November/December put-call ratio. Here's what you do.

Trade of the Day: SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Nov 16, 2015

The chart for GLD mirrors that of gold, and I've got several options trades to play it.

Capitalize on the Energy Stock Dip With XLE Put Spreads

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 16, 2015

The dip in energy stocks is a buy. Here's how to play it with XLE stock options.

Trade of the Day: High-Yielding EPD Stock Issues Strong Buy Signal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Nov 16, 2015

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. rallied in the face of a vicious market sell-off.

Earn Some Upside From Best Buy’s Downside (BBY)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 13, 2015

Retail stocks like Best Buy are getting torched this month. Here's how to profit from the ongoing bloodbath in BBY stock.

Apple Inc.: Squeeze More Dividends Out of Apple Stock (AAPL)

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 13, 2015

Apple (AAPL) has historically rewarded shareholders well. But Apple stock owners can create additional income through synthetic dividends.

Amgen, Inc.: Buy This Pullback in Amgen Stock (AMGN)

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 13, 2015

Amgen stock is yet again facing a bout of bearishness, but this time, traders can look at this pullback from a bullish perspective.

Trade of the Day: U.S. Steel (X)

By Ken Trester Nov 13, 2015

We're at a point at which it's smart to include some positions that will profit if things fall apart, as the near-term picture looks grim. As such, today I’m recommending a bearish option play.