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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Should You Heed Dow Theory’s Warning?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The transports registered a big decline while the industrials sit just below their highs.

Trade of the Day: WMT Stock May be the Deal of the Day

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. looks oversold and ready to reverse up.

BABA: A Breakout Beckons for Alibaba Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A low-risk breakout play in Alibaba stock beckons. Play BABA stock's next advance with these two option trades.

Watch Out Below! 3 Dow Jones Stocks Flashing Death Crosses

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Recent death crosses suggest that these Dow Jones components could become dogs soon -- and bears using long puts are in position to profit first!

Trade of the Day: Pfizer (PFE)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
PFE is bouncing off support -- and, as a perennial powerhouse, we expect the stock to move back up toward its recent highs.

Hewlett-Packard Co. Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for HPQ Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
As expectations for Hewlett-Packard earnings remains low, guidance could make or break HPQ stock this week.

Sherwin-Williams – Buy SHW Stock for Profits, Protection

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a strong multiyear run, Sherwin-Williams (SHW) stock continues to impress, and could be the kind of defensive play that will serve buyers well through the summer

Trade of the Day: Is Third Time the Charm for PNRA Stock?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Panera Bread Co is again pushing against an important resistance line. Get my target for PNRA stock in the Trade of the Day.

NFLX: Now is the Time to Strike for Netflix Stock Bears

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The meteoric rise in NFLX is getting long in the tooth. Here's how to bet the rally will peter out.

Sell Covered Calls to Capitalize on the MNKD Stock Rally

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
MNKD stock is soaring higher, but major resistance looms overhead. Sell covered calls to score profits as the rally peters out.

El Pollo Loco Serving a Bullish Opportunity for LOCO Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don’t get involved with buyer’s remorse -- sell a made-to-order El Pollo Loco put spread after investors put shares on sale.

Trade of the Day: BancorpSouth (BXS)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Given the current situation in the bond market, my trade recommendation today is for a regional bank.

Best Buy Co Inc Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for BBY Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pessimism rises among short sellers as Best Buy earnings approach. Is this a bullish opportunity for BBY stock options traders?

Are Airline Stocks Getting Ready for Takeoff? (AAL, JBLU)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
With more than 222 million passengers set to fly U.S. airlines this summer, airline stocks AAL and JBLU are ripe for option trades.

Whole Foods Market, Inc.: 2 Trade Ideas for Struggling WFM Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A couple juicy opportunities are setting up in Whole Foods (WFM) after the latest selloff. Target these levels in WFM stock.

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR): Stay Put Below Long-Term Resistance in Petrobras

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a substantial run in Petrobras shares, traders can position for more sell-the-news, profit-taking in bear territory with a long put for PBR.

Trade of the Day: Under $10 Stock Ready for a Big Move

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
MBIA Inc. is overbought but looks to be gearing up for a powerful rally.

AMZN: Shop for Profits in Amazon Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Amazon bulls are having a banner year. Capitalize on continued upside in AMZN with this option spread.

Target Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for TGT Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Retailers line up for earnings this week, and Target Corporation (TGT) has quite a sentiment hurdle to overcome
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