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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Trade of the Day: Amkor Technology (AMKR)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
AMKR is a cheap stock in a thriving industry. When it gets rolling, it's unstoppable for days and weeks at a time.

3D Systems: Print Profits on DDD Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
3D Systems Corporation is heading higher after buying Cimatron Ltd. (CIMT). Jump aboard DDD stock with call spreads.

Micron: MU Stock Has Double-Digit Upside

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron Technology Inc rallied over the past two trading days, aided by positive comments from analysts. A bullish pattern looks to resolve.

Trade of the Day: Pullback in CP Stock Then Full Speed Ahead

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Patient traders may get a better buying opportunity in Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (USA).

Trade of the Day: Manitowoc Company (MTW)

By Profit Scanner
Despite lackluster Q3 earnings, this industrial equipment company did especially well in the last few sessions after two new analyst ratings. The Profit Scanner expects a 27%–33% move higher from the Friday close.

YGE Stock: A Trade for the Brave

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Guidance will be key in Yingli Green's upcoming earnings report, and could spark one heck of a rally in YGE stock.

Keep Riding Last Week’s Rally in HTZ Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. rallied last Friday after the company hired a new CEO -- a win for activists. Now, HTZ stock looks set to head higher.

Bank $1,000 With These 3 Naked Puts

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Selling naked puts across these different sectors has its risks, sure, but could provide you with a healthy sum of income in just a month.

Trade of the Day: Technicals Point to More Gains in EEP Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The bulls pushed Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. to a new all-time high on very high volume.

Trade of the Day: Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO)

By Ken Trester
Although we are in a favorable time of the year for stocks, a quick stock pullback cannot be ruled out.

Trade of the Day: Buy CELG Stock Now or Wait for a Pullback?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Biotech favorite Celgene Corporation is up more than 25% since mid-October. See my target on CELG stock.

Trina Solar: Take a Risky Shot on TSL Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Trina Solar appears headed to a big move following earnings, but the direction is up in the air. Guess in both directions with a straddle on TSL stock.

Trade of the Day: First Bancorp (FBP)

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
FBP's most recent earnings demonstrate that this regional bank is more than holding its own in what would otherwise be a grim interest-rate environment and lackluster local lending market.

IBM Stock Is on the Precipice

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The outlook for IBM stock is best summed up with a simple three-word phrase: More pain ahead. Profit with put spreads.

Our Review of Yelp Stock: You Should Short It.

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Several social stocks including Yelp Inc have traded weakly of late, and YELP stock in particular looks ripe for shorting.

Trade of the Day: Target Raised on High-Yielding EEP Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Enbridge Energy Partners resumed its bullish channel, and volume supports a move higher.

GameStop: 2 Ways to Play GME Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
GameStop Corp. reports earnings soon, and GME stock has the potential for a big post-earnings move ... in either direction.

Use Puts and Calls to Finance Your Holiday Gift Shopping

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Selling puts and calls can give you income for retirement ... or just fund your holiday shopping bonanza.

Trade of the Day: 1 800 Flowers (FLWS)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
The growth of internet and mobile shopping has been good for FLWS
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