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.

Ctrip: Get Ready for Something BIG From CTRP Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 31, 2015

Sky-high options prices in Ctrip.com suggest an outsized move in CTRP stock following its upcoming earnings report.

MGM Resorts International Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for MGM Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 31, 2015

MGM Resorts International (MGM) soars on reports of potential Mirage sale, but earnings loom large next week

3 Covered Calls for a Cool Grand in Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 31, 2015

Use covered calls the way they were meant to be used -- by generating substantial income from fairly safe blue-chip stocks!

Trade of the Day: Buy RJF Stock on Near-Term Vulnerability

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jul 31, 2015

A pullback in Raymond James Financial, Inc. could provide an excellent entry point.

Sprint Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for Sprint Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 30, 2015

Sprint is facing a wall of worry as it prepares to release its second-quarter earnings report. Here's what S stock needs to advance.

Trade of the Day: Ohr Pharmaceutical (OHRP)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Jul 30, 2015

The risk/reward setup looks compelling for Ohr Pharmaceutical shares at current levels.

Trade of the Day: BAC Stock Could Return 30% by Year End

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jul 30, 2015

Buying volume has picked up sharply in Bank of America Corp.

LinkedIn Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for LNKD Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 29, 2015

On the heels of a Twitter earnings debacle, expectations are mixed heading into LinkedIn's (LNKD) second-quarter earnings report

Keurig Green Mountain: Here Comes Another Wild Ride for GMCR

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 29, 2015

Keurig Green Mountain (GMCR) options premiums are readying for another outsized earnings reaction from a potential bottom on GMCR's stock chart.

Russell 2000: Play the IWM ETF Long … Then Short!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 29, 2015

The Russell 2000 ETF, the IWM, is at a technical juncture that gives it clearly defined lines -- good for trading should markets get volatile in coming months.

Trade of the Day: Speculators Could Land 25%-Plus With ALXN Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jul 29, 2015

The recent advance in Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. triggered a golden cross.

3 Energy Stocks Investors Should Avoid

By Profit Scanner Jul 28, 2015

A renewed slump in oil prices has sent numerous energy stocks reeling, leaving behind ugly patterns on the charts. These stocks are in particular trouble.

NXP Semiconductors (NXPI): A Way to Play This “Apple Stock”

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 28, 2015

NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) took a hit after Apple reported iPhone numbers. In the wake of this correction, a sweet trade in NXPI stock has presented itself.

Activision Blizzard: ATVI Looks Strong, So Go Long!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 28, 2015

It’s “game on” for Activision Blizzard, as shares look properly priced for this strategy ahead of ATVI's earnings release.

Trade of the Day: Market Vectors Gold Miners (GDX)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Jul 28, 2015

Gold miners have been annihilated in the past seven months, and have become extremely oversold.

CTXS Stock: A Bullish Setup Headed Into Citrix Earnings

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Jul 28, 2015

Citrix Systems looks good headed into Tuesday's earnings announcement. While it may be tempting to buy long calls, a strangle trade on CTXS makes more sense.

FB Earnings Preview: Straddle Facebook Stock With Options

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Jul 28, 2015

Facebook's earnings announcement on Wednesday will be one of the highlights of the week on Wall Street. Here's how to prepare for FB earnings with options.