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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Sunedison Inc: SUNE Stock Is Charging Up

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sunedison Inc has seen some orderly trading this year, and now SUNE stock is technically preparing for a break to the upside.

Deep ‘Vs’ Spell Victory for CA Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
These bullish formations usually precede a major advance.

Trade XHB to Build Up Profits

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Home building stocks are up big today. Position yourself for profits in the XHB ETF with this option play.

ARO Stock: 2 Trades for Aeropostale’s Fourth-Quarter Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
ARO stock has surged during the past month on strong fourth-quarter guidance; now it's time to see if Aeropostale can deliver.

TLT: Bear Call Spreads Beckon in Treasury Bonds

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Treasury bonds are skidding after a strong jobs report increased the chances of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates. Here's how to capitalize on TLT with a call spread.

Trade of the Day: Wisconsin Energy (WEC)

By Ken Trester
My best trading advice: Naked puts are as close to free money as you're likely to get.

United Continental (UAL): Brace Yourself for a Bumpy Ride

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
United Continental Holdings Inc increasingly feels more at risk of a near-term mean-reversion move lower. Short UAL stock now, and/or consider waiting for a chance at a long position.

Trade of the Day: SNDK Stock on the Verge of a Double-Digit Sell-off

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Shares are approaching an excellent place to enter a short sale.

3 Airline Stocks Hitting Turbulence

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
For the first time in months, seemingly-invincible airline stocks are being hit hard by sellers. Here are three stocks worth a look on the short side.

Sell Covered Calls in Overbought EBAY Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
EBAY stock has been on a veritable tear for the past month, but now investors may need to acquire protection from a pullback.

Trade of the Day: Western Union (WU)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
I like call options on WU to play continued strength in the shares and a possible run to the low $20s.

3 Naked Puts for Profit Between Earnings Reports

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Why not sell naked puts against great stocks, so you can generate income while waiting for the market to wake up for earnings season?

GNC Holdings Inc: Score Quick Profits From This Smaller Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shares of GNC Holdings Inc are acting well of late, giving active investors appealing risk/reward prospects for a trade in GNC stock.

Trade of the Day: Get Hungry for AAPL Stock Below $120

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Apple Inc. is trading in a tight bullish flag formation with support at its 50-day moving average.

SINA Corp.: 2 Trades for a SINA Stock Earnings Selloff

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street has high hopes for SINA Corp. (SINA) earnings, but can the company live up to these elevated expectations?

Trade of the Day: iShares Barclays 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Fund (IEF)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
A misplaced fear of inflation has driven stocks and bonds down and pushed volatility up. These conditions probably will not last.

Goldman Sachs: GS Stock Is Going Lower Before It Goes Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Banking and brokerage stocks such as Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS) initially rallied last Friday only to quickly fade. Expect GS stock to fall more before it recovers.

Trade of the Day: Don’t Miss the Chance to Buy MYL Stock on a Pullback

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Profit-taking following a breakout provides an excellent opportunity to purchase Mylan N.V.

KRE: Regional Banks Jump Following Jobs Number

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Regional bank stocks are surging today. Exploit continued strength in the KRE ETF with this option play.
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