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: Embrace the Bear with Call Spreads on the S&P 500

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Selling pressure ramps up in the S&P 500. Position yourself for profits in the SPY ETF.

10 Stock Charts You MUST Watch

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Volatile markets create trading opportunities, and that's certainly the case right now. Which stock charts are poised to break out in February, and which could break down?

XOM: 2 Trades for Oil-Slicked Exxon Stock Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Plunging oil prices are expected to wreak havoc on XOM stock as investors brace for next week's earnings report. Here are two options trades to get ahead of the curve.

Tax Preparers (TAX, HRB, INTU): Who Wins With Obamacare?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's a look at the impact of Obamacare on the tax preparation and tax software companies., including HRB stock, INTU stock and TAX stock.

Trade of the Day: Visa (V)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
One bearish play that I'm targeting is Visa (V).

Apple Inc.: Trade AAPL Stock From Both Sides

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
AAPL stock rallied after earnings on Tuesday. AAPL looks to push higher in the medium term while traders can find two-way opportunities.

Trade of the Day: UUP Has Nowhere to Go but Up

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Jump on the accelerating bullish trend in PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish ETF.

Market Nears Last-Ditch Support Levels

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
As the bears continue to chip away, the pressure is on the bulls to undo the damage.

AMZN: 2 Trades for Amazon Stock Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street experts don't seem to know what to expect from AMZN's earnings report this week. Here's two options for trading Amazon stock before Thursday afternoon.

BABA Stock – 2 Ways to Bet on Alibaba Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Alibaba Earnings are due out Thursday morning. Pick a direction on BABA stock and profit with these two option plays.

Trade of the Day: JDS Uniphase (JDSU)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
JDSU is part of the Nasdaq, and Apple's (AAPL) blowout earnings results should provide a nice rebound for the index.

Pfizer Inc.: PFE Stock Should Finally Punch Its Way Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pfizer Inc. (PFE) did provide disappointing 2015 guidance, but PFE stock still is constructively positioned for a breakout in coming months.

Trade of the Day: Low-Cost Airline Could Become a Highflier

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Virgin America Inc has the potential for huge appreciation.

FB: 2 Ways to Trade Facebook Stock Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook stock traders will be looking for strong revenue daily active user growth to make up for growing acquisition costs

Profit From the Golden Resurrection With GDX

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Gold mining stocks are mounting a comeback. Profit with these option plays on GDX.

Trade of the Day: iPath Sugar ETN (SGG)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Sugar prices have been falling for three years, but have started to perk up at the start of 2015, much as they did at the start of 2014.

FFIV: It’s Time to Deep-Six F5 Networks

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The post-earnings weakness in F5 Networks damaged the intermediate charts. Now, FFIV stock offers traders a shorting opportunity.

Trade of the Day: LUV Stock Could Soar 23% After a Dip

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A pullback may offer a better entry point in Southwest Airlines Co.

AAPL: 2 Bullish Trades for Apple Stock Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple Inc. (AAPL) heads up a jam-packed earnings calendar this week, and iPhone unit sales data is at the top of Wall Street's want list.
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