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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Dow Chemical Co: DOW Stock Looks Sluggish

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dow Chemical Co rallied sharply in recent weeks, but DOW stock is struggling to overcome a technically important resistance area. A short trade might be brewing.

Bank a Triple-Digit Return on GoPro Stock (GPRO)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The charts of GoPro Inc (GPRO) show a stock that's preparing to spring. Play this options trade on GoPro stock to capitalize.

Trade of the Day: Watch Out for Pending Death Cross on JCP’s Chart

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A break below $7 would likely result in a test of the February low.

Trade of the Day: Twitter (TWTR)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The CEO of TWTR, Dick Costolo, has been coming under fire.

Nordstrom, Inc. Should Clear a Low Bar (JWN)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nordstrom, Inc. should have little trouble topping low earnings expectations. As such, consider this contrarian trade on JWN stock.

3 Blue-Chip Stocks Ripe for Options Trades

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
With earnings out of the way, now's the time to trade blue-chip stocks MasterCard Inc (MA), Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) and 3M Co (MMM).

Bank of America: Put BAC Stock on Your Radar

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a steep rally, Bank of America Corp shouldn't be chased higher ... but you should put BAC stock on your radar.

Trade of the Day: Grossly Overpriced TSLA Stock About to Turn Down

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A downside gap in Tesla Motors has almost closed.

WMT: 2 Options Trades on Walmart Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Walmart earnings on deck, here are two ways to trade WMT stock heading into the report.

Buy the Dip in Japanese Stocks (DXJ)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Japanese stocks have cooled following the BoJ's stimulus announcement. The WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ) now looks ready to buy.

Trade of the Day: Alcoa (AA)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
My Trader’s Advantage subscribers have had good luck lately with retailers, health care, transports and industrials -- and today I’m recommending a trade that is closely related to the latter two groups in particular.

JCPenney: How to Trade JCP Stock After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's a big week for retailer earnings, and J C Penney Company Inc is set to report on Wednesday. Here are the levels to watch in JCP stock.

Trade of the Day: KSU Stock on Track to Deliver Continued Profits

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A break from a reverse head-and-shoulders targets a move to $135 in Kansas City Southern.

BABA: Know Your Alibaba Options

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
There has been intense action since Alibaba (BABA) shares went public back in September, when nearly everyone was calling for a market top.

Trade of the Day: PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
Historically, mid-term elections are usually bullish for the stock market, as is the month of November.

Bed Bath & Beyond Still Can Bubble Higher (BBBY)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is tiring after a steep rally off its June lows, but BBBY stock should resume its uptrend after a quick nap.

Trade of the Day: Beware of Small-Cap Stocks

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
iShares Russell 2000 Index ETF (IWM) is overbought and has not overcome its death cross.

Trade of the Day: Codorus Valley Bancorp (CVLY)

By Profit Scanner
This Pennant carries a price target that is some 22% higher from Codorus Valley Bancorp's Nov. 6 close.

Whole Foods: WFM Stock Shows Clear Risk, Clear Reward

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Whole Foods Market, Inc. looks poised to continue its ascent thanks to a big post-earnings rally in WFM stock.
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