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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SWHC Stock Will Get Legs After Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Smith & Wesson looks primed for a big post-earnings move ... and with this options trade on SWHC stock, you don't have to worry about the direction.

Trade of the Day: Herbalife (HLF)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Restatements, downgrades or warnings from Herbalife in the near term are not unlikely.

iRobot: Buy IRBT Stock for the Holidays

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a good post earnings breakaway gap rally in October, IRBT stock consolidated constructively and now looks ripe to break higher again.

Trade of the Day: PBI Stock Should Deliver for Short Sellers

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A definitive downtrend has been established on the chart of Pitney Bowes Inc.

Trade of the Day: Acxiom Corp. (ACXM)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
I expect investors to come in and take advantage of Monday’s sell-off quite soon, and recommend that you retain a positive posture toward equities.

XLE: The Go-To Play for Crude Oil Crash Contrarians

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The crash in crude oil is unlikely to continue unabated. Play for a rebound in oil and energy stocks with put spreads in Energy SPDR (XLE).

Dollar General: DG Stock Vulnerable to Earnings Sickness

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dollar General's overbought technicals, weak sales data and a hostile takeover are conspiring against DG stock ahead of earnings.

Lower Fuel Prices: Why You Should Buy Delta, Short Union Pacific

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lower fuel prices should keep airlines outperforming railways, which sets up a pair trade on Delta Air Lines (DAL) and Union Pacific (UNP).

Tesla Stock Is Teetering on Critical Support (TSLA)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla stock is under pressure yet again thanks to reports that a BMW deal isn't on the table. Bears should watch this critical support in TSLA.

Trade of the Day: Wait for This Price to Buy AAPL Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The selling is likely to continue until Apple Inc. reaches its 50-day moving average.

Ignore the Bears: Bet on ANF Stock Ahead of Abercrombie Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
High short interest in ANF stock coupled with technically oversold levels should power this contrarian play on Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Trade of the Day: CBS Corp. (CBS)

By Ken Trester
Don't neglect bearish positions, as the current overbought state of the major stock indexes could lead to a sudden and sharp pullback in the next couple of weeks. Today’s recommendation is for one such put trade.

Oil Prices Crashing? Trade Options on Energy Stocks (XOM, USO)

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
With oil prices on the way down, you can hedge your bets by trading options against the USO fund or energy stocks like XOM.se options to hedge your energy positions.

Like Its Clothes, TJX Stock Is a Bargain

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
TJX Companies Inc just broke past key technical resistance despite mixed earnings. Traders should put TJX stock on their watch lists.

Trade of the Day: Deere’s Run is Over — Sell Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With a slowdown in the U.S. farm economy and bearish chart, DE stock is headed lower.

Trade of the Day: MasterCard (MA)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
After consolidating for a few weeks, MasterCard has finally started to break out again

Facebook Inc: A Stealth Rally in FB Stock Has Begun

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Facebook's 2% move Tuesday went mostly unnoticed, but it shouldn't have -- FB stock could be primed for a big upside resolution.

MasterCard: Charge Ahead With MA Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
MasterCard has consolidated its post-earnings rally and now looks ripe for a new move higher. Check out the charts on MA stock.

Trade of the Day: QCOM Stock Could Pop 10%-Plus

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A short-term rebound could take QUALCOMM, Inc. to the top of its resistance zone.
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