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: QQQ’s Breakdown Presents Buying Opportunity

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 (ETF) is currently correcting within a bull market.

Play the VIX Super Spike With SPY ETF Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The fear-driven VIX super spike has boosted SPY ETF option premiums. Use bull put spreads to profit.

2 BAC Stock Trades for a Bank of America Bounce

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
After the Greek selloff, BAC stock is attractively priced for a bull trade as earnings draw near.

AAPL: Seize an Opportunity for Bears in Apple Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A chart topper in Apple stock rather than Apple Music should have bears tuning in with a long put spread.

Trade of the Day: BankUnited (BKU)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The good news from Monday's sell-off is that the valuations of some of my favorite stocks have finally come down a bit.

Trade of the Day: Step Up to the Plate and Buy AAPL Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The current market crisis has little to do with the success of Apple Inc.

Trade of the Day: Tenet Healthcare (THC)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
While I like the prospects for Tenet Healthcare, take any longs with caution until the air clears a little bit.

Play the Iran Nuclear Talks With a USO ETF Strangle

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Well-priced premiums and an imminent dismantling of a trading range in the USO ETF look attractive for long strangle positions.

Trade of the Day: Buy CMCSA Stock Under $60

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Comcast Corporation would make a welcome addition to both trading and long-term portfolios.

A Breakdown Looms For Yahoo Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Yahoo stock has entered bear country. Profit from its continued demise with YHOO put options.

3 Naked Puts for $1,000 in Monthly Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Naked puts are a great strategy when you use stocks that you'd be happy to own if they get put to you. Grab $1,000 income by selling naked puts on these three stocks.

Trade of the Day: U.S. Steel (X)

By Ken Trester
This is the time to buy insurance: when volatility is low. Later, there will be no bargains to be had. And that is the rationale behind today's trade recommendation.

Trade of the Day: Big Blue Offers Big Value

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Buy IMB stock in anticipation of a break above its 50-day moving average.

LLY Stock: Eli Lilly Is Healthy as a Horse

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
LLY is on a rampage this month delivering profits aplenty to shareholders. Here's how to play the continued LLY stock rise with options.

Micron Technology Earnings Preview: 2 Bear Trades for Struggling MU Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Optimism has run too far ahead of Micron's third-quarter earnings report, even as MU stock sits on a 30% year-to-date loss.

A Trade Before the Upcoming Interest Rate Hike in the TLT ETF

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Higher rates down the road shouldn’t prohibit traders from considering a well-planned, bullish counter-trend play in TLT right now.

Trade of the Day: Autodesk (ADSK)

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
As a long-term player in the 3-D printing revolution, Autodesk is an extraordinarily interesting company

Limbered-Up LULU Stock Is About to Pop

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Lululemon Athletica (LULU), a favorite among the momentum crowd, is beckoning to profit seekers. Consider this trade on LULU stock.

Trade of the Day: Put Some Eggs in Big-Cap Tech Basket IYW

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
iShares Dow Jones US Technology (ETF) is trading in a powerful, well-defined bull channel.
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