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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PepsiCo Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for PEP Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Solid dividend performer PepsiCo has a good record for beating analysts' expectations, but earnings can always create volatility -- and an trading opportunity -- for PEP stock.

Trade of the Day: Xerox (XRX)

By Ken Trester
There’s definitely a dark cloud hanging over this market, and my best suggestion is to buy puts on any rally and keep a good measure of insurance in your portfolio. I’m recommending one such position today.

Trade of the Day Updates: New Buy Unders, Targets

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With the possibility of more volatility ahead, traders should adjust their positions accordingly.

3 Mining Stocks Poised for a Golden Recovery

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Heavy support looms large for beaten-down gold mining stocks. Profit from the rebound with call spreads in ABX stock, NEM stock and SLW stock

2 Bearish Short-Term Trades for TWTR Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With no bullish drivers and earnings weeks away, TWTR stock set to drift lower.

Profit From a Snap Back in the Silver ETF (SLV)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Silver prices have descended to key support. Capitalize on the coming rebound with naked SLV puts.

Trade of the Day: Alcoa (AA)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
The best way to play Alcoa's possible slide is with a short-term put option.

Alcoa Inc. Kicks Off Earnings Season: 2 Trades for AA Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Flooded with bearish sentiment, Alcoa (AA) faces a low hurdle as second quarter earnings draw near.

Liking Twitter Stock? Try a TWTR Bull Spread

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Focus on the chart and a bull call spread in Twitter stock and not last week’s latest round of takeover chatter.

Trade of the Day: FB Stock Could Crack $100 Before Year End

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Facebook Inc has maintained an orderly bull channel with current support at $84.

MGM Stock Is Ripe for a Bearish Play

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Casino stocks of all stripes have suffered over the past year, but MGM Resorts looks particularly weak. Profit by getting bearish on MGM stock.

Alcoa Earnings Preview: Trade AA Stock with a Strangle

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
Investors in AA stock are preparing for next week's earnings announcement. With steel stocks hitting fresh 52-week lows, Alcoa could come up short this time around.

Trade of the Day: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
The S&P 500 Volatility Index (VIX) traded in negative territory and below the 17.50 level throughout the session.

Position for Bear Territory in the SPY ETF Using Options

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bears aren’t likely to hibernate this summer in the SPY ETF, so take advantage of a bearish chart with an August bear put spread.

GoPro Faces Headwinds: 2 Trades for GPRO Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
GoPro (GPRO) stock is facing stiff market headwinds, and earnings lie just over the horizon.

Trade of the Day: Look for Relative Safety in Regional Banks (KRE)

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While institutional investors are moving away from global banks, SPDR KBW Regional Banking (ETF) (KRE) is under accumulation.

3 Covered Calls for a Safe $1,000 in Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
One of my favorite options plays? Selling covered calls against rock-solid stocks like Starbucks (SBUX) and Yum Brands (YUM) for income.

The Case for a TWTR Stock Bottom

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Left for dead Twitter stock is finally showing signs of life. Sell naked puts to score some income from the TWTR resurrection.

Trade of the Day: SolarCity (SCTY)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
SCTY is facing some fairly serious fundamental headwinds.
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