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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3 Biotech Stocks to Sell Now

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A bear raid has descended on biotech stocks. Here's how to capitalize on continued pain in BIIB, CELG and ALXN.

Earn $1,000 With Naked Puts for Blue-Chip Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Selling naked puts against blue-chip stocks is a great way to earn money with limited risk. Here are three stocks perfect for naked puts.

2 Trades to Sell the S&P 500 in May

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The bulls’ story is different than in days past, but seasonal weakness and growing optimism mean the S&P 500 is ripe for a bear vertical.

Trade of the Day: Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The dollar was mostly lower on Monday, precious metals were the upside stars of the session and crude oil took a break by finishing flat.

Exxon Mobil Earnings: 2 Trades for XOM Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon Mobil (XOM) faces a fair amount of pessimism ahead of its first-quarter report, lowering the bar and setting up the potential for an earnings surprise.

VMware, Inc.: Visualize a Rally in VMW Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
VMware, Inc., rallied after its latest earnings report and broke above an important technical level. Better yet: VMW stock still has more upside.

Trade of the Day: Jump on VMW Stock for a Quick Ride Up

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
VMware, Inc. sliced through a resistance line on a classic breakaway gap.

ABX Preview: How to Trade Barrick Gold Before Earnings

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
An earnings release and possible turnaround in ABX shares and Barrick Gold are reasons to use a vertical call spread for bullish positioning.

A Pair of TWTR Option Plays Before Twitter Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Guessing gap direction for TWTR stock looks to be a crapshoot, based on its stock price history. But either of these option spreads should be profitable.

Trade of the Day: TiVo (TIVO)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
A takeover of TiVo is pure speculation on my part, of course, but it has become more valid with the Arris Group/Pace marriage. As far as its suitors, Apple Inc. (AAPL) makes the most sense.

Johnson Controls Inc: JCI Stock Flashes a Big, Bullish Signal

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Johnson Controls (JCI) just broke out of a 17-month-long technical base, which should have soundly bullish implications for JCI stock.

Trade of the Day: NKE Stock Could Run 10% Higher on Breakout

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Nike Inc is in a powerful bull market supported by a recent "W" consolidation.

Royal Caribbean: Sail South With RCL Stock

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bearish investors can take advantage of Royal Caribbean’s worsening forecast and deteriorating RCL stock with an in-the-money bear vertical.

VZ: Verizon Stock Broadcasts Clear Buy Signal

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
After a long period of inactivity, VZ stock is breaking the $50 barrier. Answer Verizon's breakout with a long call play.

Pfizer Earnings Preview: 2 Ways to Trade PFE Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The rise of generic competition has seen PFE’s revenues founder in recent years, so anything Pfizer says about new drugs will be critical for the company's earnings next week.

Trade of the Day: Bank of New York Mellon (BK)

By Ken Trester
Our internal indicators are confirming the break out for the Nasdaq.

QQQ: Nasdaq Scores Big With Record Close

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Options are being offered on the cheap on the QQQ, which makes it an attractive long play for an options trade as the Nasdaq Index shows its strength.

AAPL Stock – The Trader’s Guide to Apple Inc.’s Q2 Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) stock is constructively positioned heading into Monday's Apple earnings report. Traders, focus on these price levels.

Trade of the Day: Another Beat, Another Chance to Buy BRCM Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Buy Broadcom Corporation on a pullback to its 50-day moving average.
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