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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Ford Earnings Ready to Roll: 2 Trades for F Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ford sales lagged in June, but F-150 production is ramping up and the second half of 2015 looks promising. Don't get too bearish on Ford stock.

JOY Stock: Dig Into Oversold Joy Global

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Joy Global bulls can use options for a quick doubler as JOY stock looks poised for a bounce after an extreme technical move to multiyear lows.

3 Oil Stocks That Are Stronger Than Their Brethren

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Not all oil stocks are cratering. Check out this trio of oil service stocks carving out potential bottoming formations.

Trade of the Day: Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Moves Past the Tipping Point

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) just quietly edged above a key near-term ceiling, spurred by support at a major long-term support line.

Starbucks Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for SBUX Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Options traders are hopeful ahead of Starbucks' quarterly earnings report, as Wall Street looks for a 20% jump in SBUX profits.

3 Income-Rich Naked Puts for Earnings Season

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Earnings season is an ideal time for selling naked puts for income. Here are three stocks you can trade against before they report earnings.

FDX: The Bears Will Have Their Day in FedEx Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The last technical holdout in the weak transport sector, FedEx stock, is now setting up as a bearish trade for options traders.

Trade of the Day: Climb up American Tower (AMT)

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
American Tower (AMT) has broken out of a consolidation rut and is now clearing key hurdles.

How to Trade Amazon Stock Before Earnings (AMZN)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Amazon (AMZN) earnings hit the Street on Thursday. Here's how to position yourself in Amazon stock heading into the main event.

Qualcomm Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for QCOM Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Qualcomm (QCOM) stock faces serious headwinds as the chipmaker prepares to release its Q3 report amid reports of possible layoffs and a breakup.

FTNT: A Pre-Earnings Fortinet Trade With 150% Upside

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The bulls seem well in control of Fortinet (FTNT) stock ahead of the cybersecurity firm's Wednesday afternoon earnings report.

Trade of the Day: Dollar General (DG)

By Mike Turner, Editor, Turner Analytics & Signal Investor
While both DLTR and DG have about 12,000 stores and similar quarterly sales, the latter is by far the better stock pick.

Trade of the Day: Put Cerner in Your Corner (CERN)

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Cerner Corporation (CERN) is trying to punch its way through resistance. Upside for a trade in CERN could be just under 20%.

Double Your Money With This MasterCard Stock Trade (MA)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
MasterCard (MA) stock staged a breakout Monday, and you can profit from its continued ascent with this trade idea.

Apple Earnings Preview: 2 Pre-Report Trades for AAPL Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) stock could be a breakout candidate as fiscal Q3 iPhone sales are expected to be strong, and Apple Watch weakness is already factored in.

Trade of the Day: Apple (AAPL)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
One brokerage firm said Apple would deliver a beat-and-raise quarter, and that seems to be an easy call based on history.

How to Play a Short-Term Top in the S&P 500 (SPY)

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Multiple extremes in the VIX suggest a possible short-term top in the SPY ETF. Consider this trade for a quick profit.

Ride Tech’s Momentum Into 2016 (PTF)

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The PowerShares DWA Technology Momentum Portfolio (PTF) should be good for 15% or more over the next few months.

Carve out Some Cash on Chesapeake Stock (CHK)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The bulls could soon make a comeback in beaten-down Chesapeake Energy. Profit from a rebound in CHK stock with this trade.
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