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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Short INTC Stock – Intel Is Due for Downside

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
INTC stock jumped big on Wednesday -- but the stock looks stretched and ready for a reversal. Look for shorting opportunities.

GE Stock – How to Trade Earnings This Week

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Looking to trade GE options ahead of earnings? Here's what you need to know.

Trade of the Day: Packaging Corp. of America (PKG)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Consolidations (mergers, acquisitions, etc.) in a shrinking industry can be good and bad for stocks.

Buy CMA Stock After a Strong Earnings Surge

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
CMA stock could see continued upside action after good earnings Tuesday. Buy Comerica for a move above $55.

How to Take Advantage of Volatility in Oil Prices

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor
While international tensions aren't sending crude oil prices soaring, they are bumping up oil volatility. Consider a straddle on USO to profit.

Trade of the Day: Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC)

By Bryan Perry
It’s a perfect time to sell some premium in this stock market, as I recommend doing in my Cash Machine Trader portfolio.

GOOGL – 2 Bullish Plays Ahead of Google Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The crowd seems to love Google stock ahead of earnings; if you agree, these two options trades on GOOGL are a good way to play.

Alcoa Stock Has Rallied Too Far for Too Long

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alcoa stock didn't react much to earnings, but a rally since then has plopped AA shares into overbought territory. This might be a game for the shorts.

Take a Position in the Future With This 3D Printing Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Buy Stratasys (SSYS) at or below its 50-day moving average.

Trade of the Day: iPath VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Expect the VIX to soon return to its persistent lows -- and you’ll be well-positioned to profit from that shift if you put on this trade now.

Costco Shares Stock Up on Relative Strength

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wholesaler Costco last week showed relative strength at a technically significant juncture, and COST stock now looks ripe to break past resistance.

Trade of the Day: Du Pont (DD)

By Ken Trester
The overall trend remains bullish, but our internal indicators suggest that a pullback may be in store, and "risk-off" is back in play.

Lumber Liquidators Is Hurting, But a Bounce Could Be Lucrative (LL)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lumber Liquidators announced a lousy profit warning on Thursday. LL stock got hit hard, but on the charts is nearing bounce potential.

Don’t Miss the Sale on Office Depot Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Office Depot (ODP) pulled back to the bottom of a continuation gap.

Trade of the Day: CarMax (KMX)

By Profit Scanner
At the July 9 close, Profit Scanner powered by Recognia identified a bullish pennant pattern on CarMax’s chart.

Trade of the Day: Plug Power (PLUG)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
What the fundamental analysis tells us about PLUG is that the company’s efficiency isn’t improving.

Nike Stock Is a Perfect Fit for a Bullish Trade

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nike stock is showing good relative strength and a sound technical pattern so far this week, making a breakout for NKE appear likely.

Trade of the Day: Tata Motors LTD (TTM)

By Mike Turner, Editor, Turner Analytics & Signal Investor
Right now what is separating the winners from the losers are strong stock fundamentals and technicals.

3 Naked Puts for a Puzzlingly Higher Market

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Selling naked puts on the major indices' funds -- such as the QQQ, DIA and SPY ETF -- can help you enjoy the market's ride with less risk.
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