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: LifeLock (LOCK)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Most people will probably focus on damage mitigation when they are hacked than on prevention with stronger passwords.

Halliburton Sets the Stage for a Bullish Reversal (HAL)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Halliburton and other energy stocks have lagged of late, but began to participate this week. The move has unearthed two potential trades in HAL stock.

Trade of the Day: S&P 500 Volatility Index (VIX)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Going into September, you can cue the dirge music, because it has the worst reputation among all months. Here's how you can take advantage by trading volatility options.

Trading Abercrombie Before Earnings? Protect Yourself (ANF)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
ANF stock is squarely in the shorts' sights ahead of Abercrombie earnings, which could mean a huge covering rally ... or rocky waters ahead

The S&P 500 Kissed 2000 – But Was It a Farewell Smooch?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chatter out of Jackson Hole helped push the S&P 500 and SPY ETF to new highs. But the air is thinning.

4 Options Plays on Big Bank Stocks

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
For the more aggressive investor hoping to catch the spark in financials, here are four options plays on big bank stocks Bank of America (BAC) and Citigroup (C).

Trade of the Day: Office Depot (ODP)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Office Depot (ODP) began to lose value when Staples (SPLS) warned about the coming quarter, which is a very bad sign for the industry. Back-to-school is critical, and it looks like the data aren't going to be good.

How to Trade BBY Ahead of Best Buy Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite headwinds for Best Buy at both the industry and company levels, a bullish play on BBY still could hit paydirt.

Thank Kraft for Your Next Opportunity in Keurig (GMCR)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After months of consolidation, GMCR stock broke to new highs on the back of Keurig's deal to make K-Cups with Kraft.

Intuit (INTU) Flashes Two High-Volume Sell Signals

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A penetration of the 50-day moving average could result in a breakdown.

Trade of the Day: Sony (SNE)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
I have a feeling that Sony is going to report an outstanding quarter and inspire the suit-and-ties to jump on the bandwagon.

EBAY Stock Beats Back a Bearish Pattern

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rumors that eBay is considering spinning off its PayPal unit after all sent EBAY stock rallying Thursday and set the stage for another climb.

Trade of the Day: Cypress Semiconductor (CY)

By Profit Scanner
CY is expected to report quarterly earnings in mid-October, so if this pattern is successful it should play out before then.

American Eagle Cracks Its Downtrend (AEO)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
American Eagle Outfitters rallied 12% Wednesday on better-than-expected earnings -- a technically bullish move that sets AEO stock up for more gains.

Trade of the Day: GameStop (GME)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We like opening a bearish trade on GME as the stock breaks support at $40 per share and completes a massive, bearish, technical-divergence.

Earnings Push TJX Stock Into a Promising Position

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
TJX Cos. reported positive earnings and upgraded guidance Tuesday, and TJX stock jumped in response, setting up the potential for further returns in the medium term.

Outlook for SunPower Just Keeps Getting Brighter

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The target for SunPower (SPWR) is raised to $45 following positive fundamental and technical developments.

Trade of the Day: Teucrium Commodity Trust Corn Fund (CORN)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The stock market ripped higher on Monday after investors decided they had over-reacted to hostilities on Friday. I still think better prices lay ahead.

3 Covered Calls for Slam-Dunk Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Selling covered calls on volatile, undervalued stocks can yield solid income. Consider these options trades on AAPL, SBUX and CONN.
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