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: American International Group (AIG)

By Ken Trester
The jury is still out as to whether the markets will break out or break down from here.

Garmin: Play the Long-Term Low in GRMN Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Garmin (GRMN) was just hammered on preliminary earnings, but an attractive monthly low and a fat dividend make GRMN stock ripe to play anyway.

IBM Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for Betting on a Big Blue Rally

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Expectations are low ahead of IBM's second-quarter earnings report, creating an opportunity for options traders. Consider these trades in IBM stock.

Trade of the Day: Bank on a Double-Digit Return in COF Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A breakout launched Capital One Financial Corp. into a major bull market advance.

5 Dow Jones Heavyweights on the Mend

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Is the beginning of the end of an eight-month funk for the Dow Jones Industrial Average? Optimists would say yes ... and side with these five Dow stocks.

QQQ: A Nasdaq Breakout Looms Large

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Oh, what a difference a week makes. Trade the Nasdaq's sudden change in fortune via this play on the QQQ ETF.

4 Bank Stocks to Profit on the Rebound

By Profit Scanner
Profit Scanner powered by Recognia has identified plenty of bank stocks that, from a technical standpoint, are looking great for bullish trades.

USO ETF: Trade Oil Prices Into the Ground

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Iran, China and a host of potential weights on USO lend support to a bearish-looking chart and a bear vertical strategy.

Trade of the Day: Adobe (ADBE)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Argus recently raised its price target for Adobe from $85 to $95.

Trade of the Day: CTXS Stock Breakout Could Vault Shares 20%-Plus

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Citrix Systems, Inc. broke higher from a golden cross and is completing a bullish "deep V."

Game the Breakout in LinkedIn (LNKD) Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
LinkedIn (LNKD) is soaring today on news of a Barclays upgrade. Here's how to game LNKD stock breakout with and option spread.

BIDU: Go Bottom Fishing With Baidu Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don’t let China get in the way of playing a constructive bottom in Baidu (BIDU) stock. Just be smart and position yourself with this options trade.

Trade of the Day: Web.com Group (WWWW)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
I like using WWWW call options to play a possible run past $30.

Trade of the Day: This 12% Yielder is Showing Signs of a Bottom

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Crescent Point Energy Corp (CPG) offers double-digit capital appreciation and yield potential.

Netflix Hits Splitsville Ahead of Earnings: 2 Trades for NFLX Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix is set to run on potentially strong earnings as the 7-for-1 split opens NFLX stock up to more investors.

Behold, China’s Dead-Cat Bounce! (FXI)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Chinese stocks have rallied hard this week but are running up against stiff resistance. Sell FXI bear call spreads to capitalize.

Trade of the Day: Goldman Sachs (GS)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Goldman Sachs has been a leader among financial institutions and will certainly be at the forefront of any assault on the recent market range.

Trade of the Day: GME Stock Powering Up for a 20% Run

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
GameStop Corp. broke from a multiple top followed by a breakaway gap.

3 Pre-Earnings Trades: JPM, WFC, BAC

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC) and Bank of America (BAC) are set to release earnings amid a shaky global sentiment backdrop. Here are three trades you can make ahead of their upcoming earnings reports.
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