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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SPY: The S&P 500 Has Stumbled Into the Bears’ Den

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) looks vulnerable thanks to a short-term downtrend and its technical positioning. Play with the bears in the SPY ETF.

Micron Earnings: 2 Bullish Trades for MU Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Beaten-down MU stock has a chance at redemption if Micron earnings for the second quarter -- or guidance -- can reassure investors.

Ann Inc: Get Dressed for Market-Beating Success

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Retailer stocks are holding up well year-to-date, among them women's apparel company Ann Inc, whose stock looks set to rally further.

Why You Should Crave RAVE Stock

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
Rave is still an undiscovered and undervalued stock that has another 50% upside (at least) for those of you who might feel that itā€™s too late to get in.

Trade of the Day: TD Stock Rallies in Face of Market’s Beating

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Toronto-Dominion Bank issued the third buy signal from my proprietary indicator.

GILD: A Big Move Looms for Gilead Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) has sat out the recent biotech stock boom, but recent chart patterns suggest a big move is imminent. Use straddles to profit.

Trade of the Day: Altria (MO)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
It's a reprehensible business, but addictive products do tend to be reliably profitable. Plus, MO is heavily oversold and tends to do well in late March and April historically.

Cash In on March Madness With the SPY ETF

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Evidence of a top in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) -- or at least a change in character -- has whipped up some trading opportunities in the SPY ETF.

Nasdaq OMX (NDAQ) Wants to Follow the Composite Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Persistent multimonth relative strength in Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc. has NDAQ stock looking increasingly ripe for a break higher.

QQQ: How to Play a Rebound in Tech

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
The best way to play this action, if there is a rebound this week and into April, is with the PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 (ETF) (NASDAQ:QQQ).

Trade of the Day: Technicals Build a Strong Case for RYL Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Homebuilder Ryland Group Inc is displaying classic bullish formations.

Play the Boom in Chinese Stocks With FXI

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Chinese stocks are soaring today, and the future looks bright for the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI). This option spread can double your money.

AAPL: 2 Tasty Trades on Apple Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Apple stock holders likely aren't pleased with its recent bout of weakness, but it has helped juice the premiums on AAPL options.

AMZN: How to Play Amazon Stock While It’s in the ‘Dead Zone’

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Amazon stock surging in 2015, but now in a trading range without an immediate catalyst, traders should consider just collecting AMZN via options instead.

Trade of the Day: U.S. Steel (X)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
The bears got a 2% win last week as Wall Street ran for the exits. There were bullish signs that showed some pressure might be relieved on Friday's rebound, and near-term support held. But there is one particular stock that Iā€™m recommending for a bearish trade.

Toll Brothers Inc: Build a Few Bucks in TOL Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Toll Brothers Inc (NYSE:TOL) and other homebuilders are one of the last bastions of relative strength in U.S. markets. Check out our target on TOL stock.

Trade of the Day: MTH Stock Scores Major Breakout

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The breakout in Meritage Homes Corp is supported by high volume and a golden cross.

DirecTV (DTV): Here’s How to Profit Using a Little Merger Arbitrage

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's how to profit from the merger between AT&T and DirecTV while the stock is still 12% below the buyout price.

How to Play the Double-Top Forming in SPY

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The SPY ETF has failed twice to break the $212 zone and a double-top appears to be forming. Investors can profit with an options trade if they believe that the SPY will continue to show weakness.
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