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 Oil and Gas Stocks That Demand to Be Bought

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Oil and gas stocks are mounting a comeback. Here are three of the best opportunities -- and how to trade them.

AAPL Earnings Preview: 2 Ways to Trade Apple Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple's sales numbers for its iPhone will be heavily studied when AAPL reports earnings this week. Here are two ways to trade the stock before Apple earnings.

Trade of the Day: Banco Santander (SAN)

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Right now Banco Santander looks close to oversold with its relative strength index (RSI) below 40.

Yum! Brands – Keep Buying the Optimism in YUM Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The post-earnings pop in YUM stock might have just unlocked a bigger push higher. Active investors and traders should target this area for Yum! Brands.

Trade of the Day: BA Stock Hits an Air Pocket — Buy Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A post-earnings sell-off in Boeing Co is offering up a bargain.

3 LEAPs to Bet Before the 2016 Election

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can use LEAPs to invest in sectors that may benefit when the new president moves into the White House in January 2017.

MSFT Preview: 1 Trade for Microsoft Stock Ahead of Earnings

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Following a large drop last quarter in Microsoft stock, option premiums are bit higher but don’t imply a repeat performance for MSFT stock.

Trade of the Day: Qihoo 360 Technology (QIHU)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We picked Qihoo 360 because its technical picture suggests a downturn.

IBM Stock Is a Cool, Calculated Buy

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
IBM stock remains constructively positioned after earnings and currently allows tactical investors and traders to clearly define their risk.

Trade of the Day: Can CAT Stock Bulldoze Ahead?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Caterpillar Inc. looks ready to break through a resistance line at $85.

AMZN: 2 Trades Before Amazon Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
AMZN stock will likely move significantly when earnings are announced, but out-of-the-money options spreads can still turn a profit.

D.R. Horton: Expect a Wild Ride After DHI Earnings Release

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
DHI has a history of beating or missing its profit estimates by a wide margin on its earnings report, so you can expect a wild ride when D.R. Horton reports earnings on Wednesday.

FB Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for Running With the Bulls

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Analysts expect mobile and video revenue to drive a first-quarter earnings beat for FB stock, with Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and Oculus to drive long-term gains.

What’s Next for the S&P 500 (SPY): Breakdown or Breakout?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Increased aggression by the bulls is hinting at an upside breakout in the S&P 500. Here's how to profit from the coming surge in the SPY ETF.

McDonald’s Stock Preview: Trade MCD Stock Before Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
McDonald's stock has been lagging for a few years now, but options are priced on the high side of historical norms. It's a selling opportunity for MCD stock.

Trade of the Day: iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (EEM)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
With the emerging markets becoming more volatile, this makes them an excellent candidate for opportunistic, systematic trading.

Choo Choo! Look for CSX Corporation to Go Full Steam Ahead!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A two-day rally in CSX Corporation (CSX) stock took place in a technically crucial juncture. Now, CSX stock finds itself in a good position.

Trade of the Day: Pounce on a Pullback in IBM Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A post-earnings sell-off in International Business Machines Corp. could offer a good entry point.

Earnings Preview: Bid for Profits in eBay Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A failed breakout of Ebay stock in February has options traders eager to see an earnings surprise when eBay reports earnings this week. Here's how to profit from the earnings report.
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