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: 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.

Trade of the Day: My Favorite Medical Device Stock is About to Go on Sale

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Medtronic, Inc. (MDT) stock is in a powerful bull channel, but chances of profit taking here are high

GDX: A Golden Volatility Opportunity

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX), while volatile of late, could be rangebound in the short term. Here's a trade to take advantage.

3D Systems: Go Against the Flow on DDD Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
3D Systems Corporation is saddled with negative sentiment ahead of its earnings report ... but the price of DDD stock more than reflects it.

Trade of the Day: Starbucks (SBUX)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
Lower gas prices will also be good to Starbucks, as consumers have extra cash to spend.

Apple Inc.: Take Some Profits in AAPL Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple Inc. has reached a defined price target on the back of a good post-earnings rally. Now, investors can take partial profits on AAPL stock.

Trade of the Day: Buy Flag Breakout in PPL Stock, Just Don’t Chase It

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Shares have been rising on increasing volume, but MACD is overbought. Get my buy price.

Trade of the Day: Skechers (SKX)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Skechers were recently worn by Meb Keflezighi to win the Boston Marathon.

Double Your Money on Alibaba Stock (BABA)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Alibaba's Group Holding Ltd's recent ascent from its post-IPO base has gone on nearly uninterrupted, and Tuesday's rally in Alibaba stock is bolstering the bulls' resolve.

Buy MSFT Stock Into Year’s End

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft is a great candidate for a year-end rally. Investors should look to buy MSFT stock on any pullbacks.

Trade of the Day: Facebook (FB) Stock on the Verge of a 10% Drop

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A failure of support could result in a quick fall to the 200-day moving average.

Trade of the Day: Bitauto Holdings (BITA)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
If you had been standing aside from the stock market during the summer and early fall months, this is the time to get your money back to work -- and here’s a bullish trade to get you started.

Tesla Motors Inc: 2 Pre-Earnings Trades to Make on TSLA Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street's bearishness on Tesla Motors Inc is growing ahead of earnings - potentially fueling a contrarian feeding frenzy in TSLA stock.
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