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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NFLX: Profit From a Scary Picture in Netflix Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
An in-the-money bear put spread in Netflix stock looks very compelling as a way to profit without the usual headaches.

3 Covered Calls on Stocks You Should Already Own

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
These three covered calls offer outsized premiums ... and the stocks they're centered around are great portfolio choices to boot!

Trade of the Day: PRXL Stock Could Pop 15% in 6 Weeks

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
PAREXEL International Corporation is in a volatile but strong bull market.

FedEx Stock: Earn Triple Digits on an FDX Breakdown

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Trouble is brewing in FedEx stock, and a breakdown looms. This FDX put spread is poised to deliver triple-digit profits.

Carnival Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for CCL Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sentiment is growing bullish on CCL stock as third-quarter earnings draw near. Here are two ways to play the earnings report.

Sandisk Stock – Profit From an Imminent Breakdown in SNDK

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Trade the bearish trend in Sandisk stock -- one readying for new year-to-date lows. Here's one trade idea on SNDK.

Trade of the Day: S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
The last time a government shutdown occurred was in October 2013, and the stock market actually moved higher.

Trade of the Day: Make Some Space in Your Portfolio for SSS Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Sovran Self Storage Inc formed a bullish arch following the recent market sell-off.

3 Tech Stocks With Compelling Charts

By Profit Scanner
The best opportunity for profits comes from stocks that have been unfairly battered and are readying for a rebound.

3D Systems: Print Money With a Bullish DDD Stock Trade

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Well-priced options and technical confirmation of a low in DDD stock give bullish investors a trading edge.

Try This Juicy Trade on Shake Shack Stock (SHAK)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Strength is returning to Shake Shack stock. The rocket ship is fueled and ready for lift off, so jump on SHAK before you get left behind.

5 Gold Stocks to Buy Thanks to a Dovish Fed

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The U.S. dollar is under pressure while precious metals are getting a lift. In turn, investors should eye these five gold stocks.

Trade of the Day: GameStop (GME)

By Ken Trester
As we have seen recently, the stock market indicators can turn on a dime.

Trade of the Day: Will This Orphan Drug Stock be at Home in Your Portfolio?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (BMRN) could land speculators 20% returns.

3 Oil Stocks to Buy for a Sudden Rebound

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
While we remain in the early innings of the long-awaited recovery for beaten-down oil stocks, opportunities are beginning to materialize.

Trade of the Day: iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The level of interest rates is one of the most important points that help investors decide on price/earnings multiples for stocks.

Trade of the Day: STJ Stock Looks Like a Gem

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
St. Jude Medical, Inc. is currently trading in a diamond consolidation pattern.

Search for Profits in Google Stock With a Bull Call Spread (GOOGL)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Google stock is leading the tech sector higher. Here's how to capitalize on its continued ascent without shelling out a ton of dough.

3 Lucrative Naked Puts for This Dull, Dull, Dull Season

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yes, earnings season is a couple weeks away, but at least a few naked puts on some big blue chips are managing to offer attractive income.
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