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.

Trade of the Day: Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)

By Mike Turner, Editor, Turner Analytics & Signal Investor May 27, 2015

This is an exceptionally strong stock that is rated as a buy in the Turner Analytics database system and is in the Buy Zone.

THC Stock: Tenet Is a Gritty Healthcare Winner

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor May 27, 2015

Tenet Healthcare has had a couple of scares in recent months, but each time, THC stock showed resiliency. That bodes well for bullish traders.

Trade of the Day: Bank on a Double-Digit Run in JPM Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst May 27, 2015

Buy JPMorgan Chase & Co. on a pullback below $63 with a target of $72.

GDX: Gold Stocks Are Losing Their Luster

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician May 26, 2015

The resurgent U.S. dollar is weighing on gold stocks once more. Exploit the next dive in the GDX ETF with this long put play.

Trade of the Day: Rite Aid (RAD)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen May 26, 2015

We’ve identified a pattern called the "continuation diamond” on RAD's chart. However, it is not the continuation diamond that most caught our attention.

NXP Semiconductors NV: Be a Smarter Bull in NXPI Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor May 26, 2015

NXP Semiconductors looks to be firing on all cylinders, fundamentally and technically, and using a bull call spread on NXPI stock makes for an attractive risk/reward position profile.

Let’s Draw Up a Short Play for Autodesk (ADSK) Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor May 26, 2015

Autodesk (ADSK) stock has been flashing warning signs, but soon enough, we could see a full-blown four-alarm fire. Bears should prepare to pounce.

Trade of the Day: VLO Stock Looks Like a Steal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst May 26, 2015

Valero Energy Corporation sports a consolidation pattern on its chart and super low P/E.

FB Stock – 3 Ways to Trade the Bullish Setup in Facebook

By Johnson Research Group May 22, 2015

We don't normally love heavily hyped stocks like Facebook (FB), but we can't ignore the bullish setup in FB stock right now.

Trade of the Day: Louisiana Pacific (LPX)

By Ken Trester May 22, 2015

The Dow Jones Transportation Index (DJT), which is one of leading indicators for the health of the economy, is not doing well.

Tiffany & Co. Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for TIF Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor May 22, 2015

A volatile mix: Wall Street expects Tiffany & Co. earnings to plunge year-over-year, yet bullish sentiment remains high on TIF stock.

HAS: Get Your Game On with Hasbro Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician May 22, 2015

Hasbro stock bulls are about to score another victory. Grab HAS long calls on the cheap to capitalize on their dominance.

Get In The Zone With 2 Bullish AZO Stock Trades Before Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor May 22, 2015

Pessimism blankets AZO stock ahead of AutoZone earnings despite expectations for earnings to rise 12% year-over-year.

Options Baby Steps: 3 Blue-Chip Covered Calls

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor May 22, 2015

Covered calls can generate income while you wait for your company's earnings date. Try these three covered calls with blue-chip stocks LUV, XOM and MMM.