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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Cliffs Natural Resources Digs Into a Bullish Position (CLF)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cliffs Natural Resources rallied nearly 4% Monday out of a technically bullish formation. Traders can play further upside in CLF stock.

Trade of the Day: First Solar (FSLR)

By Profit Scanner
First Solar gapped lower on earnings -- then gained more than 3% while the larger Nasdaq gained just 0.05%. This is just one in a series of bullish events pointing to a significant rally from here.

Pull Coach Stock off the Bargain Rack (COH)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Coach stock rallied on the back of better-than-expected earnings last week, but traders still can ride the upside momentum in COH.

Nearly 25% Gains May Be In This Under $10 Stock’s Future

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After a difficult year, Yamana Gold (AUY) appears to be turning up.

XLU – Triple Your Dividends With Naked Puts

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you're looking to squeeze more dividends out of the income-happy XLU, consider naked puts on the ETF.

Trade of the Day: Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH)

By Ken Trester
With indices weakening substantially and teetering on their support levels, options traders should weight more toward bearish positions.

Jack in the Box Should Spring to New Heights

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Jack in the Box reported robust earnings growth and pleased the Street with its outlook, helping JACK stock to defy the broader market.

RealD (RLD) Profits – Now What?

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
RealD shares are trending lower again today following Wednesday's 11% shellacking

Trade of the Day: Apple (AAPL)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Buy AAPL as a way to play a seasonal trend and a strengthening U.S. economy.

Tesla Stock Is Primed for a Return to All-Time Highs (TSLA)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla stock has rallied more than 10% since last week's earnings report, and its momentum could carry TSLA to fresh heights.

Gamco Global Gold’s Chart Flashes Some Glitz (GGN)

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Gamco Global Gold (GGN) has successfully tested its 50-day MA in the past few days, and sports several other bullish indicators.

Trade of the Day: Zagg, Inc. (ZAGG)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Why cell-phone makers weren’t using sapphire glass for screens was a complete mystery.

Get Ready to Sell, Sell, Sell the SPY ETF

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
All cyclical bull markets come to an end at some point -- and recent price action in the SPY ETF suggests we might finally be close to a top.

Whole Foods Looks Ready to Bounce

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Whole Foods bucked the downside trend on Tuesday -- the bulls are clearly in control. Buy WFM for a bounce to the top of its overhead gap.

A Slamming Earnings Trade (RLD)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
RealD earnings could surprise to the upside, but I would use a safety net in case RLD stock lets the Wall Street analyst crowd down.

Trade of the Day: Foot Locker (FL)

By Profit Scanner
For a fairly steady stock, Foot Locker (FL) has had a pretty volatile month. But the technical signs point to upside of 10% or more ahead.

Michael Kors – KORS Stock Is a Fashionable Short

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Michael Kors faltered despite a strong earnings report, and KORS stock broke technical support. Here's how you should look to trade the stock now.

FSLR – What to Watch After First Solar Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
FSLR stock last week reached an important support line that could help traders better define risk for a post-earnings trade.

Trade of the Day: Royal Gold (RGLD)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Mini-shock days like Thursday and Friday have been fairly consistent in leading to intermediate-term positive returns. Along these lines, today I'm recommending a long trade that I expect to do particularly well in the coming weeks.
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