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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Why You Should Swap FB Stock With Long Calls

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Facebook stock is flying high this week. Here's a powerful strategy for shareholders to harvest their FB stock gains.

Trade of the Day: Transocean (RIG)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We are targeting Transocean to make a move back down to March’s lows.

LL: Build a Solid Floor in Lumber Liquidators Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bullish contrarians can use a floor in Lumber Liquidators stock and build a stronger position using a long call strategy.

Trade of the Day: Bullish on Oil? Look No Further Than OXY Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
We have the chance to buy Occidental Petroleum Corporation on the cusp of a major breakout.

Play the Treasury Yield Jump with TLT

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Ten-year treasuries are falling on the heels of rising rates. Exploit elevated rate fears with this play on the TLT ETF.

Bed Bath & Beyond Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for BBBY Bears

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bears roll out BBBY stock put options as Bed Bath & Beyond heads into the earnings confessional

JD: Buy Support in JD Stock With a Bull Call Spread

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Buying the dip in JD stock is more appealing with technical support and help from a limited risk bull vertical spread for traders.

Trade of the Day: KeyCorp (KEY)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Like any other regional bank, KeyCorp's fortunes improve when interest rates rise, allowing it to make more money on its loans.

Trade of the Day: Are Profits About to Flow From EEP Stock?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. presents some risk, the recent buy signal should not be ignored. Get my target for EEP stock in the Trade of the Day.

Ambarella Stock Is Crashing Back to Earth (AMBA)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Ambarella stock bulls are finally receiving their comeuppance. Here's how to play the steep AMBA drop with a high probability of success.

Nike Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for Running With NKE Stock Bulls

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
As Nike Inc. (NKE) strives to post another Street-beating earnings report, NKE options traders pile into calls.

Trade of the Day: SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
With the recent trading range, it is a little too risky to go all-in on a long or short position on gold.

Trade of the Day: BBBY Stock Issues Death Cross – Sell Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The bear market in Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is far from over.

How to Play the Bubble in Chinese Stocks

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The market for Chinese stocks has been on a tear, and things are looking downright scary. But the Chinese bubble also presents opportunity.

Trade of the Day: Starbucks (SBUX)

By Ken Trester
My indicators have improved somewhat to neutral, a slight upgrade from last week’s negative readings.

Biotech Boom Delivers a Breakout to Celgene Stock (CELG)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Biotech stocks are raging again and the bulls are coming for Celgene stock. Capitalize on its continued ascent with CELG call spreads.

3 Covered Calls for $1,000 in Monthly Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
One of the best income plays is trading covered calls on stocks you'd be happy to own in the first place. Here are three plays that will net you more than a grand.

Trade of the Day: HPQ Stock Could be a Bottom Fisher’s Dream

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Hewlett-Packard Company is close to penetrating a major downtrend line.

Google Stock (GOOGL): A Breakout Is Coming

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Google (GOOGL) is about to awaken from its slumber. Bank on volatility's return with this option trade on Google stock.
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