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.

Trade of the Day: JBHT Stock May Take Another Turn for the Worse

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Oct 14, 2015

A break at a double-bottom could result in further selling in J B Hunt Transport Services Inc.

Casino Stocks: Take Some Chips Off the Table (LVS, WYNN)

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 13, 2015

Casino stocks might have trouble continuing their winning streak. It's time to take profits on Wynn (WYNN) and Las Vegas Sands (LVS).

Netflix, Inc. Earnings Could Squeeze the Bears (NFLX)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 13, 2015

The wall of worry looms large over NFLX stock with Wednesday's Netflix earnings report on deck.

3 Big-Money Blue-Chip Stocks That Will Break Out

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 13, 2015

These three blue-chip stocks held their own during the market's correction. Now, expect them to provide technical leadership in the coming months.

Trade of the Day: Urban Outfitters (URBN)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Oct 13, 2015

Looking ahead, October has a fearsome reputation — but it is largely undeserved. The month has featured a lot of the great turnarounds of the past 40 years. With this in mind, I’m recommending a bullish trade today.

Alphabet Inc: Make a Bullish Bet in GOOGL Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 13, 2015

Alphabet Inc looks giddy right now. With earnings around the corner, GOOGL stock could easily break higher.

Trade of the Day: Odds Favor Another 20%-Plus Drop in WYNN Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Oct 13, 2015

Wynn Resorts, Limited reversed from a recovery to its 50-day moving average.

Delta Air Lines, Inc.: DAL Primed to Take Off After Earnings

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 12, 2015

Don’t carry extra baggage in Delta stock. Use a well-placed options spread to participate in any upside in DAL following Wednesday's earnings report.

Intel Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for INTC Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 12, 2015

Wall Street has already baked in Intel's third-quarter report, but guidance could be huge if Intel expects strong seasonality

Trade of the Day: Gold Shares ETF (GLD)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Oct 12, 2015

Gold prices may depend on the S&P 500 Volatility Index ($VIX) which tested a high of 18.20 last week.

Oil Stocks: Is This Gusher About to Run Dry?

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 12, 2015

Oil stocks have rallied off the lows, but many of the long-term concerns about the sector haven't gone anywhere. Get bearish on XLE.

Monday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Bank of America Corp (BAC) and Alcoa Inc (AA)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 12, 2015

Facebook (FB) calls climb as Credit Suisse lifts target, BofA (BAC) traders prepare for earnings, and Alcoa (AA) puts rise on earnings miss.

Trade of the Day: DB Stock Could Plummet Another 30%

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Oct 12, 2015

Deutsche Bank AG (USA) is breaking down from a massive double-top.

Starbucks Corporation Smells Like Opportunity (SBUX)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Oct 9, 2015

Starbucks scored a new all-time high ... again. Recent price patterns suggests a big rally in SBUX stock could be in the offing.

Trade of the Day: H&R Block (HRB)

By Ken Trester Oct 9, 2015

Bullish or bearish, my approach is that I am always looking for the best chances of winning. Probability is my biggest factor, and I rely on the software I built to tell me that probability.