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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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.

SUNE Stock – Don’t Sweat Being a Bull in Sunedison

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sunedison shares look attractive in a tough market. Here's a relatively safe way to play SUNE near current prices.

Trade of the Day: No. 1 Biotech Pick GILD on Sale

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Gilead Sciences, Inc. appears to have stabilized following profit-taking.

How to Play the Big Apple Stock Price Rebound (AAPL)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Apple stock has descended into correction territory, but the 200-day moving average may have come to the rescue. Bet on a bounce in AAPL with this option play.

2 Trades to Make Ahead of Yum Brands Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street and options traders don't seem to think much of YUM stock heading into Yum Brands' earnings report.

Trade of the Day: United States Oil Fund (USO)

By Ken Trester
My indicators have turned definitively bearish. My recommendation is to keep lots of insurance in your portfolio and to start cutting back on your bullish positions.

Trade of the Day: Build a Long-Term Position in XHB

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
SPDR S&P Homebuilders (ETF) is in a clear bull channel with solid support.

Volatility Returns! Here’s How to Play It (SPY)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The S&P 500 index is being tossed around like a rag doll. Here are a pair of SPY ETF option strategies to embrace market volatility.

WMT: Get Even MORE Value From Walmart Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bullish traders can feel good about Walmart stock here thanks to a successful test of technical support, as well as oversold readings in WMT.

3 Cash-Generating Naked Puts for Earnings Season

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can sell naked puts to generate income on stocks that you're also considering buying -- and possibly get those stocks at a discount.

Trade of the Day: iPath S&P 500 VIX ST Futures ETN (VXX)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Overseas turmoil and the glitch with the NYSE trading system helped push volatility sky high - but will that continue?

Trade of the Day: AAPL Stock Buy Under Lowered to $115

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A break from a rectangle gives a downside target of $113 for Apple Inc. See my Trade of the Day in AAPL stock.

Fade the Market’s Fear With the TLT

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
While the current rally in the TLT ETF may persist for a while yet, I suspect it possesses the same destiny as all the others: failure.

JPMorgan Chase Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for JPM Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
JPMorgan Chase's (JPM) Q2 earnings are expected to dip, but the Street still is bullish. Agree or not, you can profit from JPMorgan's report.

Trade of the Day: CurrencyShares Euro Trust (FXE)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We wouldn’t be surprised to see FXE drop back down toward $104.
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