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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YNDX: The Bottom In Yandex Stock Is Here!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A promising legal ruling, potential bottom and heavy call buying make the case for this trade idea in Yandex (YNDX) stock.

Trade of the Day: Nike (NKE)

By Mike Turner, Editor, Turner Analytics & Signal Investor
My definition of “fundamentally strong stocks” is a bit stricter these days. Nike has been on a bullish trend along with its industry while outperforming its sector.

Drill, Baby, Drill … For Profits in Transocean (RIG) Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
After being left for dead, Transocean (RIG) is beginning to percolate. Embrace the recovery in RIG stock with this attractive options play.

Trade of the Day: XLU Could be Traders’ Best Friend

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
With rates likely to remain low for a considerable period of time, Utilities SPDR (ETF) looks like a good buy.

5 Big Oil Stocks That Could Switch Gears Quickly

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
These Big Oil stocks are poised for downside amid decreased 2016 oil demand. But if interest rates remain near zero, they may see a rebound.

Collect Profits in the S&P 500 With a Weeklies Credit Spread

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Be a bear in the S&P 500 but give yourself a stronger margin for error and safety using a SPY Weeklies bear credit spread.

Trade of the Day: NKE Stock Looks Like a Winner

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Buying Nike Inc on a pullback could result in 18% gains.

Oracle Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for ORCL Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
All eyes on Cloud revenue as Oracle Corporation (ORCL) prepares to release its first-quarter earnings report.

AAPL Stock: This Is THE Price to Watch

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Apple (AAPL) stock appears to be a breakout in the making. Rich premiums make this trade idea an enticing choice.

GoPro: Strap Into an Actionable Buy-Write in GPRO Stock Now

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A steep decline and rich option premiums make a GPRO stock buy-write a more actionable position for bullish investors.

Trade of the Day: Bank of America (BAC)

By Ken Trester
Bottom line: buy puts on any rally, and I think this market will move lower over the next few weeks. Here’s one such bearish trade to get you started.

Trade of the Day: LDOS Stock Headed for a Steep Drop

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A short sale could provide 17% profits in Leidos Holdings Inc.

FDX Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for FedEx Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the holiday shipping season just around the corner, FDX earnings and guidance could drive FedEx stock out of its recent doldrums.

SolarCity: Why SCTY Stock Is Still a Short Right Now

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Burdensome debt and a bearish big picture make a strong case for a long put vertical spread in SCTY stock.

3 Naked Puts for Some Juiced-Up Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The market's volatility is at least good for SOMETHING -- sweeter premiums for these naked puts trades on stocks like Apple (AAPL) and Visa (V).

Trade of the Day: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (KKD)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
I'm hoping we can lock in a return of nearly 150% on the first half of the Krispy Kreme trade.

Trade of the Day: Pullback in TSO Stock Offers Shot at 20% Gains

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Tesoro Corporation has maintained its bull market despite the broad market sell-off.

FXI: Get Even MORE Value From Chinese Stocks Now

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wait for the pullback and position for an attractive bottom in iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index (ETF) (FXI) using a longer-term call strategy

Netflix Stock – 2 Ways to Play a Deteriorating NFLX

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Netflix stock is on the ropes after completing a topping pattern, but it's fighting back today. Here are a pair of NFLX option plays for bulls and bears alike.
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