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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The Russell 2000 Is Primed for a Year-End Breakout

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After underperforming large caps all year, the Russell 2000 group of small-cap stocks looks ready to break resistance.

Trade of the Day: One of the Few Energy Stocks That’s Actually a ‘Buy’

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. consistently advanced while the sector sold off.

BBRY: Should You Be Betting Bullishly on BlackBerry Stock?

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With a new BBRY device and a budding turnaround plan, BlackBerry stock could get too hot for short sellers following earnings.

Trade of the Day: AmerisourceBergen Corp. (ABC)

By Mike Turner, Editor, Turner Analytics & Signal Investor
The company has been trending nicely upward for nearly three years.

Alibaba Stock Is a Stocking Stuffer!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a multiweek pause, Alibaba stock regained some good-looking upside momentum on Wednesday. Active investors should spring into action.

Trade of the Day: More Gains to Come in Top-Ranked CELG Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Volatility may give traders a chance to buy Celgene Corporation under $108.

TSLA: Tesla Stock Is About to Spark

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) is deeply oversold. Play a rebound in TSLA stock with bull put spreads.

Trade of the Day: American Express (AXP)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
With the Fed on deck to make an announcement today and December options expiring Friday, this could be one o the more volatile weeks.

2 Ways to Trade Nike Stock’s Second Wind (NKE)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nike stock has been beaten down by the market selloff, but earnings could give NKE its second wind.

Google Stock Might Have Its Own Santa Claus Rally (GOOGL)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Google stock has displayed relative weakness for months now, but GOOGL is reaching important technical support and could be ready to bounce.

Trade of the Day: There’s a Lot to Love About LUV Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Lower fuel prices and bullish technicals bode well for Southwest Airlines Co heading into 2015.

Fade the VIX Index Super Spike With VXX

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Unless we go into full meltdown mode, the VIX spike has a good chance of falling back down. Traders should be viewing the current volatility surge as an opportunity.

Sell These 3 Naked Puts in a Volatile Market

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Selling naked puts in a volatile market like this will enhance the premiums you receive.

Get Ready for Gold Prices to Break Out

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold trading is risky, but indicators are pointing to a breakout that could make for a profitable trade

2 Bearish Trades on Oracle Stock (ORCL)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite bullish analyst activity, put volume has been brisk on Oracle Corporation (ORCL). Here are two trades to make on Oracle stock.

Keep Tabs on Coach Stock Through Year-End

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shares of luxury retailer Coach Inc (COH) have seen relentless selling since early 2012, but recent action suggests a bounce in Coach stock.

Trade of the Day: HD Stock Shines as Market Falters

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Home Depot Inc is making new highs despite overall weakness in stocks.

2 Appetizing Darden Stock Trades Ahead of Earnings (DRI)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fresh off a management shakeup Darden Restaurants, Inc. has a lot to prove when it steps up to release its second-quarter earnings report tomorrow.

ALK: Alaska Air Group Flying High

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Alaska Air Group has one of the better stock charts in today's airline sector. Here's one way to profit by playing ALK stock with call spreads.
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