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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Copper Getting Punished by Weakness in Chinese Stocks (FXI)

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Copper is a harbinger of worldwide economic health, and for Chines stocks (FXI) especially. And right now, things are worse than they seem.

Trade of the Day: PayPal (PYPL)

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
I like that PYPL has an upcoming catalyst when it joins the Nasdaq 100 this week.

Trade of the Day: KR Stock on the Verge of Triggering a Golden Cross

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Kroger Co is a mere fraction from issuing this long-term buy signal.

3 Pizza Stocks That Are Going Stale (YUM, DPZ, PZZA)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Pizza stock owners are getting burned for overstaying their welcome. Try these bearish plays on YUM, DPZ and PZZA.

Priceline Group Inc: 2 Pre-Earnings Trades for PCLN Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Priceline earnings approaching, options traders remain bullish despite PCLN stock residing in overbought territory.

Trade of the Day: Wyndham (WYN)

By Ken Trester
To take advantage of what I think are probably the last legs of this market rally, let's get long Wyndham (WYN).

Trade of the Day: YUM Stock Isn’t Done Souring

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
There are still profits to be made in Yum! Brands, Inc. on the short side.

Profit From Unusual Option Activity in MRVL

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Big call volume in Marvell (MRVL) stock sets up for a covered call trade with edge.

Netflix, Inc.: Double Your Money in NFLX Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Netflix, Inc. is on the brink of breaking out of its multimonth base. Here's a trade on NFLX stock that has the potential for massive returns.

Trade of the Day: Tiffany & Co. (TIF)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
TIF is in a strong position to rally into the holiday shopping season.

Valeant: Profit From More Downside With a VRX Bear Put Spread

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Short Valeant Pharmaceuticals with a bear put spread as bulls try in vain to defend a damaged VRX stock.

NXP Semiconductors NV: Jump Into Position With NXPI Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The wait is over for bulls looking to buy NXP Semiconductors at a discount. Consider this trade to dive into NXPI.

Trade of the Day: Buy the Breakout in DVN Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A high-volume break above resistance signals a bottom has been established in Devon Energy Corp.

Nvidia Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for NVDA Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Strong Nvidia earnings could create a short-squeeze play for NVDA stock.

3 Blue-Chip Stocks, 3 Covered Calls for Safe Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Even conservative investors can appreciate the safety of these three covered calls targeting big, blue-chip stocks.

GLD: Gold Is Losing its Luster … Again

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Gold prices are suffering in the wake of the latest Fed announcement. Here's a GLD put spread bursting with potential profits.

Caterpillar Inc Reaches Higher, Hits Ceiling (CAT)

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
CAT stock is up nearly 20% since issuing poor guidance, so sell call spreads to position for profit in CAT.

Trade of the Day: Comcast (CMCSA)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
Comcast owns NBC Universal Pictures, which delivered impressive results from the movie department.

Trade of the Day: Ford Stock in a Long-Term Bull Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Ford Motor Company broke from a right triangle and smashed through its 50-day moving average.
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