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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Trade of the Day: Apple (AAPL)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
During the past few years, AAPL stock has not performed well following the company’s annual meeting.

Trade of the Day: VLO Stock Looks Like a Diamond in the Rough

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Valero Energy Corporation is one of the few energy stocks that has not broken its long-term uptrend line.

DECK Stock – Gain Traction With the Bears on Deckers Outdoor

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
As a bearish trend in DECK stock gains traction, participate more smartly with a Deckers Outdoor put spread

WMT Stock: How to Trade Walmart’s Latest Test

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Walmart's stock slide may have finally met its match. Major support for WMT stock could finally deliver some strength to the ailing retailer.

Trade of the Day: Caterpillar (CAT)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
CAT shares have suffered in recent months due to their high level of exposure to mining and overseas sales.

Trade of the Day: Go Short SNDK Stock for Another Double-Digit Profit

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The extended bear market in SanDisk Corporation presents a new short selling opportunity.

BWLD Stock: Try This Trade for Lip-Smackin’ Profits

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) is bursting with strength. Here's how to play the looming breakout in BWLD stock.

Trade of the Day: TJX Stock One of the Few Retail Buys

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
TJX Companies Inc has been a steady performer in an otherwise uncertain sector.

GLD ETF: Bet on Gravity Holding Down Gold

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Gold prices continue their lackluster behavior, and lower prices are in the offing. Use GLD call spreads to capitalize on the next descent.

Why Volatility Is Good (and Bad) for Oil Trades

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Volatility is here to stay in the markets, which affords new possibilities for traders, albeit at a higher cost.

Trade of the Day: LUV Stock Should Soar Into Year End

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Southwest Airlines Co appears to have formed a deep "V" bottom and just issued a buy signal.

Myriad Genetics (MYGN): The Most Constructive-Looking Stock Chart Right Now

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Myriad Genetics stock is signaling a breakout, and this trade is the best way to play MYGN stock.

Oil Price Spike Delivers Opportunity to USO Traders

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The oil price rebound could have some legs. Here's an attractive USO option play to profit from the bottoming action in crude.

Trade of the Day: Watch Mylan as It Battles for Perrigo (MYL)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
After its hostile bid for Perrigo (PRGO), technical analysis points to a bearish setup on Mylan (MYL) stock to play a break below $45.

TSLA Stock: 2 Trades for a Tesla Motors Recovery

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sentiment is shifting in favor of Tesla Motors bulls. Investors in TSLA stock and options traders alike should take note.

Trade of the Day: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (KKD)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
Krispy Kreme has been missing on revenue numbers, and I think that trend will continue this quarter.

Fitbit Stock: Build Some Profits With a Double-Bottom Long Position

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A healthier valuation and potential technical low in Fitbit stock could lead to an outsized return using a bullish vertical spread.

Trade of the Day: Beaten-Down SXL Stock Could Rally 20%

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. is trading at the bottom of a channel down with support at $32.

Bonds Away! Use TLT to Capitalize on Lower Bond Prices.

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Bond prices are tumbling yet again after stocks staged a successful recovery. Use this TLT put spread to score massive returns.
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