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: Time Warner (TWX)

By Ken Trester
We may get a temporary uptick in stock prices but my projection is we’ll stay stuck in this range until the market breaks down through it.

Trade of the Day: CSCO Stock Back on the Growth Train

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cisco Systems, Inc. broke through multiple resistance lines on a post-earnings rally.

Fear in Emerging Markets? Embrace It! (EEM)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Emerging markets have been dragged down, but options prices are stretched. That's a recipe for income seeking via naked puts in the EEM ETF.

3 Blooming Short Squeezes to Ride Higher

By Johnson Research Group
Short interest is piling up on entertainment stocks, but thanks to favorable technicals, the bears will suffer from a short squeeze headache. And you can profit.

TLT Trade: Behold the Bond Boom Fade

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The bond price rally is entering the nosebleeds. Bet on a dip with this TLT bear call spread.

Trade of the Day: KB Home (KBH)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
If KB Home shares can trade to $17 by mid-October, these options will be $1 “in the money.”

Walmart Earnings: 2 Trades for a WMT Stock Rebound

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street has set the bar low for Walmart earnings, but will WMT stock hurdle expectations or trip and head lower?

El Pollo Loco Earnings Preview: Expect a Big Move From LOCO Stock

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
LOCO stock will need a blowout quarter and a change of heart on its previous full-year guidance before a rebound can occur.

Trade of the Day: Trap Door About to Open Under AMZN Stock?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A break below important support in Amazon.com, Inc. could result in a mean-reversion move lower.

SunEdison Meltdown Is Potential Discount for SUNE Stock

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
SunEdison is creating dubious headlines after a dismal earnings performance, but SUNE stock has a propensity for bouncing back from trouble.

COST: Shop for a Drop in Costco Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Costco (COST) stock has made a sharp rally into resistance, resulting in a nice risk/reward proposition for this Costco trade idea.

Drill for Cash With XOP as Energy Stocks Bottom Out

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Energy stocks are holding strong among the market liquidation. Bet on a bottom with XOP naked puts.

Applied Materials Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for AMAT Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street has set the bar low for Applied Materials (AMAT) third-quarter earnings, and even then, AMAT might not hurdle it. Here are trade ideas with that in mind.

Trade of the Day: Micron Technology (MU)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Drexel Hamilton downgraded Micron Technology (MU) last week.

Trade of the Day: Buy CBG Stock on a Pullback or Breakout

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
CBRE Group Inc is likely to continue to outperform the broader market, especially after a sell-off.

AAPL Stock: How to Make a Sour Apple Taste Sweet

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Apple (AAPL) swooning, now's the time to take a bearish bite. This trade idea should net some decent profits amid the pain in AAPL stock.

How to Play the Breakout Bid in GLD

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Recent price action suggests a rebound could be in the cards for the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) ETF. Here's how to profit from at least a short-term recovery in gold.

Cisco Systems Q4 Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for CSCO Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cisco Systems (CSCO) heads to the earnings confessional soon, but the upside for CSCO stock may be limited.

3 Big-Money Covered Calls on Blue-Chip Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Covered calls are a great way to enhance income on stocks you own or want to own. Here are three blue-chip stocks that are ripe for this kind of play.
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