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.

XME: Metals and Miners Are Digging Deeper

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jan 14, 2015

Play a continued demise in metals and mining stocks with put spreads on the SPDR S&P Metals and Mining (ETF) (XME).

Mind the SPY ETF: The S&P 500 Is Warning Investors

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 14, 2015

It has been a rocky start to 2015 for the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), and the charts of the SPY ETF say volatility might be making a comeback.

Trade of the Day: High Volume Confirms Bullish Breakout in SLV

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jan 14, 2015

A breakaway gap in iShares Silver Trust ETF was accompanied by a MACD buy signal.

2 Additional Trades on Blue-Chip Bank Stocks (BAC, C)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 13, 2015

Blue-chip bank stocks BAC and C report earnings this week. Here's how to get in before Thursday's reports.

Trade of the Day: iShares Gold ETF (IAU)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Jan 13, 2015

Gold had a terrible run in 2014, but the commodity has a consistent habit of reversing its direction at the start of the calendar year.

Krispy Kreme Is Flashing a Tasty Chart Pattern (KKD)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 13, 2015

Krispy Kreme (KKD) has traded in a constructive manner ever since an August 2014 bottom, and KKD stock is even more constructively positioned now.

Trade of the Day: FEYE Stock Heats Up on Cyberattack, Buy on Pullback

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jan 13, 2015

Traders who wait could see 25% returns in FireEye Inc.

Trade of the Day: Brocade (BRCD)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options Jan 12, 2015

Brocade's chart shows a multi-year breakout is on the horizon, and it has beat or matched earnings expectations over the past four quarters.

2 Trades on Blue-Chip Financials (JPM, WFC)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 12, 2015

Financials have been hot, but can JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) maintain their poise after earnings?

It’s Make-or-Break Time for Financials (XLF)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 12, 2015

Financials kick off earnings season in a big way this week, so we look at the hazy technical picture in the XLF ETF.

Trade of the Day: EGO Stock on the Road to 20%-Plus Gains

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jan 12, 2015

It should only be a matter of time before Eldorado Gold Corp USA breaks out.

FHA News May Affect Guidance for KB Home

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 9, 2015

New home sales are up and FHA guidelines are being relaxed. Here are two ways you can profit from option plays before KB Home's earnings report next week.