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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Urban Outfitters: How to Navigate the Sticky Situation in URBN Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A tight range in URBN stock has left it with defined support and resistance. Use these levels to figure out which way Urban Outfitters will ultimately break.

Trade of the Day: BBY Stock Looks Like a Great Buy Under $34

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Best Buy Co Inc sports a double-bottom consolidation and MACD buy signal.

Ambarella Earnings Preview: AMBA Stock Looks Picture-Perfect

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ambarella earnings are set to impress after GoPro boosted its second-quarter forecast. Here are two trades on AMBA stock that you should consider making before the report.

Safer Transportation for IYT Bears With a Long Put Strategy

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors can use July puts in IYT shares as a forecast of June gloom, signaled by a correction in transportation stocks.

Trade of the Day: PMC-Sierra (PMCS)

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
I’ve been pleased with the way PMCS has traded lately and I think there is more to come after Friday’s break back above $9.00.

Embrace Options in the TWTR Stock Fire Sale

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
TWTR stock risk expectations have fallen into the basement and options are being offered up on the cheap. Grab long calls to capitalize.

Kansas City Southern: KSU Stock Selloff Has Run Out of Steam

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Railroad stock Kansas City Southern came under renewed pressure last week, but KSU stock now looks ripe for an oversold bounce off its 52-week lows.

Trade of the Day: Time to Book Profits in ADI Stock?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Analog Devices, Inc. has gained more than 18% in just over three months.

Trade of the Day: United Continental (UAL)

By Ken Trester
My indicators are telling me that holding some put positions is prudent. Here’s one such trade on the beaten-down airline sector.

FireEye: Why FEYE Stock Could Actually Protect Your Portfolio

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Positive news in the network security industry sent FireEye (FEYE) shares higher Thursday. Looking ahead, FEYE stock could provide some oomph if the market gets volatile.

Trade of the Day: UNH Stock Chart is the Picture of Health

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Even after a 50% run-up, UnitedHealth Group Inc. remains a "buy."

2 Fashionably Smart Ways to Play the KORS Stock Dip

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Being a contrarian is never fashionable, but keep it looking smart in KORS with a pair of attractively priced vertical spreads.

Trade of the Day: American Express (AXP)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
Although Dow blue-chipper American Express (AXP) is down 14% for 2015, shares have recovered their 50-day moving average.

DE Stock: Harvest Your Gains in Deere & Company

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The rally in Deere & Company stock is running into heavy resistance. Use covered calls to score additional gains in DE stock.

Tiffany & Co. (TIF): This Luxury Stock Just Regained Its Luster

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tiffany & Co. (TIF) rallied hard Wednesday on the back of its latest earnings. The result? TIF stock broke out of a defined range, and still has room to run.

Trade of the Day: Buyers Targeting QCOM Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
QUALCOMM, Inc. appears to be in the process of breaking from a downtrend.

Score Big With This Breakout Play in FireEye (FEYE) Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
FireEye boasts a price chart littered with bullish developments. Translation: A big breakout awaits in FEYE stock.

YHOO: Try This Less ‘Taxing’ Strategy in Yahoo Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A so-called premature selloff in Yahoo (YHOO) stock last week is offering bearish traders an attractive way to play YHOO short.

3 Big-Risk, Big-Reward Naked Puts (NFLX, TSLA, CMG)

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Selling naked puts on momentum stocks is a dicey game, but if played right, they can yield big rewards. Here are 3 trades to consider in NFLX, TSLA and CMG.
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