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.

Best Buy Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for BBY Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 20, 2015

Short interest unwinds ahead of Best Buy's (BBY) second-quarter earnings report draws near. Here's how to play it.

Trade of the Day: Visa (V)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Aug 20, 2015

From a technical standpoint, we are excited to see that support at about $73 held on the same day Visa went ex-dividend

Trade of the Day: FEYE Stock Could Deliver Another 20%-Plus Profit

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Aug 20, 2015

FireEye Inc is again in a buying zone after falling from its June high.

Use SLV LEAPS to Profit From the ETF’s Long-Term Downtrend

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 19, 2015

Some are calling for a bottom in SLV and other commodities, but Goldman and Fibonacci see lower prices for bears to profit from.

2 Ways to Trade Salesforce.com Before Earnings (CRM)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 19, 2015

Wall Street has high expectations for Salesforce.com (CRM) despite the company's history of missing consensus targets

Trade of the Day: Progressive Corp. (PGR)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Aug 19, 2015

Progressive shares have climbed about 14.5% YTD and remain in a material uptrend.

Hewlett-Packard Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for HPQ Stock

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Aug 19, 2015

HPQ topped forecasts by a penny in the two previous quarters and matched estimates in the two prior quarters. Here's what to expect from HPO stock,

Trade of the Day: AOS Stock Could Jump 20% by Year End

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Aug 19, 2015

A. O. Smith Corp is in a consolidation that will most likely be resolved to the upside.

F5 Networks (FFIV): Stay out of Trouble, Collect a Double!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 18, 2015

Bullish traders can look to profit with a stronger risk-to-reward profile in F5 Networks (FFIV) stock using this trade idea.

MCD Stock: Score Supersized Returns on McDonald’s Shares

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Aug 18, 2015

McDonald's (MCD) stock is poised to finally break out. Position yourself for profits with this MCD call spread.

CELG Stock: Embrace the Biotech Boom With Celgene Calls

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Aug 18, 2015

Celgene (CELG) stock is offering an attractive buying opportunity. Snatch up long CELG calls on the cheap to profit.

Shield Yourself! 3 Protective Puts on Popular Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 18, 2015

Don't sell out of worrisome positions. Buy some cover and still have access to upside by purchasing protective puts on your stocks.

Trade of the Day: Investors Bancorp (ISBC)

By Mike Turner, Editor, Turner Analytics & Signal Investor Aug 18, 2015

The stock has been in a bullish trend along with its industry (Savings and Loans) for nearly eight months and is outperforming its sector (Financials).