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: Speculation Could Spur Double-Digit Pop in CRM Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst May 4, 2015

salesforce.com, inc. broke out on renewed takeover rumors.

2 Trades for DIS Stock: The Force is Strong Ahead of Disney Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor May 1, 2015

Analysts are looking for in-line earnings and strong guidance for Walt Disney Co. (DIS) as Marvel and Star Wars franchises bolster the bottom line.

A Contrarian Trade on the GLD

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor May 1, 2015

GLD is despised but as a contrarian trade with money management and a July long call position there’s a strategy to like as a bull

IWM: Big Problems Descend on Small Caps

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician May 1, 2015

Thursday was a nasty day on the stock market, especially for small-cap stocks. But there were some bearish developments with the IWM ETF that you can exploit with options.

Trade of the Day: Apache (APA)

By Ken Trester May 1, 2015

I am generally returning to a bullish stance on oil and related stocks -- and today’s trade is firmly in that camp.

Buffalo Wild Wings: 2 Ways to Trade BWLD Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor May 1, 2015

Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) has reached an interesting technical spot. Traders should watch BWLD stock for signs of potential upside AND downside trade opportunities.

Trade of the Day: Play Some Defense With EXC Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst May 1, 2015

Exelon Corporation is poised to break above resistance and offers a nice yield.

Cablevision Systems Earnings: 2 Trades for CVC Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 30, 2015

With Hulu, OTA antenna and HBO Now in its pocket, Cablevision (CVC) targets cord cutters as it marches toward first-quarter earnings.

Trade of the Day: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (KKD)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Apr 30, 2015

Revenue is the better driver of a stock price, and I have a feeling that Krispy Kreme's current quarter won't match expectations.

GE Stock: Bring Good Things to Life with a Bullish Collar

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 30, 2015

GE management has brought some good things to life for shareholders, now investors can look to profit even better with a collar.

Schlumberger Limited (SLB): We’ve Got a Potential Gusher on Our Hands

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 30, 2015

Schlumberger Limited (SLB) rallied to overcome an important technical hurdle, setting up additional upside in SLB stock. Get our target.

Trade of the Day: DUK Stock Screams Undervalued

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Apr 30, 2015

A pullback offers an excellent opportunity to buy Duke Energy Corp.

5 Breakout Gold and Silver Stocks

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Apr 29, 2015

A number of fast-moving gold and silver stocks are posting impressive looking breakouts -- setting the stage for big gains.

MSFT: Overhead Resistance Looms for Microsoft Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Apr 29, 2015

Microsoft Corporation has enjoyed a great ride, but now MSFT stock appears to be overvalued. If you've enjoyed the recent run in MSFT, now may be an appropriate time to take some off the table.