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: VMW Stock is About to Come Crashing Down

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Sep 25, 2015

VMware, Inc. is consolidating in a bearish formation usually seen near market tops.

PYPL: Get Your Payday in PayPal Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Sep 24, 2015

The coiled spring in PayPal stock is about to pop. Here's how to play the next move in PYPL shares.

Darkness Is Descending on SolarCity Stock (SCTY)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Sep 24, 2015

SolarCity stock is losing power -- rapidly. Here's a SCTY trade to capitalize on its downfall.

Costco Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for COST Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 24, 2015

Wall Street's outlook for Costco earnings is pretty low key, but Costco stock has plenty of potential for a post-earnings breakout.

Trade of the Day: Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Sep 24, 2015

A drop below $22 is where I might target the XLF to go “short” with put options.

Ride the JNPR Stock Rally With This Options Play

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 24, 2015

Capitalize on JNPR stock’s bullish picture with well-priced options premiums suited for a long call position.

Trade of the Day: Gold Rush Could Boost GDX 35%

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Sep 24, 2015

Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF is flashing positive technical signals.

BlackBerry Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for BBRY Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 23, 2015

Wall Street has set the bar low for BlackBerry earnings, but the path of least resistance remains lower for BBRY stock.

Trade of the Day: ETrade Financial (ETFC)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Sep 23, 2015

The yield spread continues to tighten as the curve flattens, and this is particularly bad for E*Trade Financial (ETFC).

Embrace the Strength in RIG Stock With Naked Puts

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Sep 23, 2015

RIG stock is staging a turnaround. Score some income by selling its overpriced options.

Ambarella: Chip Away at Value in AMBA Stock With a Bull Put Spread

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 23, 2015

Give yourself a limited-risk way to profit in AMBA stock by using a well-positioned bull put spread.

Trade of the Day: Breakdown in ROK Stock Could Make Traders 20%

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Sep 23, 2015

A fall through a sharp downtrend line should trigger the next leg lower in Rockwell Automation.

NKE Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for Nike Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 22, 2015

NKE earnings are on a three-year winning streak, and another solid report could push Nike stock to all-time highs.

Trade of the Day: iShares Silver Trust (SLV)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Sep 22, 2015

Silver suffered a sharp decline overnight and is down nearly 3% in early Tuesday trading. The CounterPoint Options system senses it has fallen too far, too quickly and is due for a rebound.