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.

Image representing category: Trading Advice

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.

How to Use Puts and Calls to Escape a Bad Trade

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Even the best traders can suffer from good ideas going south. Here's how to use puts and calls to save your bacon.

Trade of the Day: Don’t Miss Your Chance to Buy CTXS Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The breakaway gap in Citrix Systems, Inc. is likely to only be partially filled.

It’s a Volatility Uprising in Germany (EWG)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
EWG option prices have been quietly creeping higher. Sell strangles to capitalize on the rich premiums.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Soars Amid Merger Talks

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Health insurer UNH is rallying amid merger speculation. Exploit its rich option premiums with this bull put spread play.

Trade of the Day: UPS (UPS)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
Fund managers looking for safety could start building positions in UPS at current levels.

Trade of the Day: FedEx Set to Deliver Earnings; Is the Stock a Buy?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
FedEx Corporation looks technically strong ahead of its earnings report.

BABA: Alibaba Stock Approaches a Critical Juncture

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
BABA stock sits at a pivotal level. Consider this pair of option plays to capitalize on Alibaba stock's next move.

Trade of the Day: Fortinet (FTNT)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
FTNT is currently rising up out of a two-month consolidation and is in probably the top-priority tech subindustry this year.

Why Microsoft Stock Will Take a Summer Vacation (MSFT)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Microsoft (MSFT) stock has been trending lower since its Q3 earnings beat in April. It doesn't look like that'll stop any time soon.

Trade of the Day: GILD Stock Hits Target, Still a Great Buy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
I'm upping my short- and long-term objectives for Gilead Sciences, Inc.

XOM Stock Is Slip Slidin’ Through Support

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
XOM stock is crumbling. Grab put options to capitalize on a continued downfall.

Trade of the Day: Yahoo! (YHOO)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
My guess is that Yahoo will either be testing $50 or pushing $30 by the end of 2015.

SPY: 1 Trade to Profit from a Friday the 13th Fright

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
An ominous technical-based Friday the 13th signal and seasonal weakness lend itself to positioning with a SPY August vertical bear spread.

Crash Protection Strategies for Every Investor

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Always have a crash protocol in place to protect yourself in a market correction.
Load More Articles