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: Why I’d Sell BlackBerry Even Though its Chart is Bullish

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Fundamental weakness makes a successful test of the recent highs unlikely.

Home Depot: Handle HD Stock With Care Before Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Home Depot, Inc. doesn't have a ton of upside potential going into earnings, but any trades focusing on HD stock still should point north.

Trade of the Day: GoldCorp (GG)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Unfortunately for gold-bugs, the dollar has remained very strong and inflation isn’t rising. The sector is weak, the metal is still above long-term support levels, and we expect that some of the most troubled stocks over the last two years will take another dive to the downside.

Walmart: Should You Buy or Short WMT Stock?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., like many of its large-cap brethren, continues to push to higher highs. However, WMT stock currently looks stretched.

Trade of the Day: Put Macy’s at the Top of Your Holiday Shopping List

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A double-bottom could serve as a platform to propel shares higher.

Trade of the Day: SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chemical (SCOK)

By Profit Scanner
At the Nov. 12 close, Profit Scanner identified two intermediate-term bullish patterns on the chart for SCOK.

URBN Stock: 2 Ways to Express Your Inner Bull

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Urban Outfitters, Inc., is in the process of rebounding, giving these two plays on URBN stock more of a chance ahead of earnings.

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.
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