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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FireEye Inc: Buy FEYE Stock the Secure Way

A bullish position in FireEye (FEYE) deserves a little extra protection. Consider going long FEYE stock with some options protection.

Trade of the Day: SunPower (SPWR)

Renewable energy producers are cheap and will help keep countries from having to send so much revenue to the Persian Gulf or Venezuela.

3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Buy Bank of America Stock (BAC)

Bank of America Corp is one of the worst performers in financials. Here's why you avoid BAC stock for now.

GPRO: Is the GoPro Stock Rally for Real?

GoPro Inc rallied meaningfully Monday, breaking GPRO stock out of what is a bullish bigger-picture technical pattern. Traders should take notice.

Trade of the Day: Put COST Stock on Your Shopping List

Upside volume in Costco Wholesale Corporation has been strong, supporting a bullish saucer.

Trade of the Day: Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV)

Hovnanian is a well-managed company with a stock chart that looks ready to make its next run.

Aflac Incorporated: Quack! Quack! AFL Stock Is Racing Back!

After a lackluster performance year in 2014, Aflac is starting to shine again in 2015. A solid technical pattern supports AFL stock.

Trade of the Day: ITB Could Pop on Pent-up Housing Demand

iShares Dow Jones US Home Const. (ETF) (ITB) is trading in a well-defined bull channel with solid support.

Trade of the Day: Macy’s (M)

Fed-generated momentum could continue to push stocks higher, but slowing growth could cause the market to make an about-face very quickly. Here's a trade for the bullish side of the equation.

FireEye Inc: FEYE Stock Could Ignite Soon

FireEye Inc is in the midst of a bull flag pattern that should resolve to the upside, but first, FEYE stock must overcome this area of resistance.

Trade of the Day: CELG Stock Could Soar 15% on a Breakout

Celgene Corporation approached a triple-top high, flashing a MACD buy signal.

CELG: The Next Biotech Stock to Go Boom

CELG stock is just now attempting to break out of a multi-month ascending triangle. Double your money in CELG stock with this option trade.

Trade of the Day: Cypress Semiconductor (CY)

My trading advice has been predominately bullish, and I was betting on yesterday's rebound, but it caught Wall Street totally off-guard.

Goldman Sachs: GS Stock Looks Absolutely Giddy

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) and financials as a whole are looking ready to lead this market higher. Here's a great trade setup in GS stock.

Trade of the Day: SO Stock Reversal Finally Getting Traction

Southern Co. (SO) performed miserably in February and early March, but big moves set up big reversals.

FB Stock Pop Looks Enticing, But This Should Give You Pause

Facebook stock is moving higher, but invest cautiously. FB stock faces a brick wall of resistance that so far has proven to be impenetrable.

NKE Earnings Preview: 2 Bullish Trades for Nike Stock

NKE earnings look to rejuvenate investors following a flat performance in 2015 for Nike stock. Here are two trades before NKE reports earnings.

Trade of the Day: Amazon (AMZN)

We anticipate Amazon will drop to near-term support .

ADT Corp: Here Comes Another Charge in ADT Stock!

Healthy stocks like ADT Corp always find a way to move higher regardless of market environment. After a February breakout, ADT stock is re-energized and should push upward again.