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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How to Trade the AAPL Stock Drop

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The weakness in AAPL stock is transitory. Exploit the opportunity with AAPL bull put spreads.

Trade of the Day: Target Likely to Miss Its Mark

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A high-volume sell-off in Target Corporation could make short sellers big profits.

2 Trades to Consider Ahead of the Cisco Systems Report (CSCO)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
Cisco is preparing to report earnings, and CSCO stock is on track for solid technical momentum.

Cisco Systems Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for CSCO Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cisco earnings expected to arrive in line, but stagnation on growth could send CSCO stock sinking lower.

McDonald’s Corporation: Should You Still Be Lovin’ MCD Stock?

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
McDonald's has had a great run, but all-day breakfast won't drive MCD stock forever. Get bearish on MCD and its rich valuations.

US Oil Fund ETF: Profit in Either Direction Using a Long Strangle

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Take the driver’s seat directionally and profit from either a large up or down move in USO with a long strangle.

Trade of the Day: General Electric (GE)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
General Electric is attractive because it pays a consistent, strong dividend and has plenty of liquidity.

Trade of the Day: PG Stock Set to Plunge Again

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A rally in Procter & Gamble Co failed at a major resistance line.

The AMBA Stock Bottoming Bid Begins

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
AMBA stock has suffered mass liquidation in recent months, but things are changing. Heed the bottoming signals and sell AMBA put spreads.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc: Is VRX FINALLY Hitting Bottom?

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc share remain volatile, but VRX stock appears to have found some sort of floor. Here's how to trade it.

General Motors Company: Join the Bears and Short GM Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't chase General Motors Company any higher from here. Get on board with the contrarians and short GM stock.

3 Naked Put Plays for Big Income on Pricey Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Naked puts are a great way to make money from expensive stocks or to hedge a long position.

Trade of the Day: Xerox (XRX)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Xerox is worth much more than the current price, so this presents a good bullish opportunity.

Trade of the Day: Put DLTR Stock on Your Watch List

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Dollar Tree, Inc. has a promising chart but is currently overbought.

3 Hot Tech Stocks That Are Headed for the Wall

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The rally of the past month or so has left mega-cap tech stocks Amazon (AMZN), Facebook (FB) and Google (GOOGL) too high in the clouds.

Nike Inc: Buy NKE Stock. Just Do It!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Nike (NKE) continues to soar, and a breakout is looming for those looking to jump aboard. Here are a pair of NKE stock trades to consider.

Bank of America Corp: How to Trade BAC Stock After a Strong Jobs Report

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) cruised after the October jobs report, but now it’s time for contrarians to get bearish on BAC stock.

Under Armour Inc: Make a Full-Court Press on UA Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Under Armour (UA) is overdue for a correction. Here's the best way to participate in a downside turn in UA stock.

Canadian Solar Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for CSIQ Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street's looking for steep year-over-year declines in earnings and revenue at Canadian Solar, but CSIQ stock bulls are charging forward.
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