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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E-Trade’s Reversal Negates Bearish Pattern – Buy Now

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
E-Trade Financial Corp. (ETFC) looks ready to resume its longer-term uptrend.

Trade of the Day: Coca-Cola (KO)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
This stock is looking to break out thanks to a combination of steady dividends and strong growth.

Hertz Stock – Friday’s Dip Is a Siren Song

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hertz disclosed accounting irregularities that caused shares to fall off a cliff last Friday. Don't buy this dip in Hertz stock. In fact, consider shorting it.

The Europeans Are Making Things Tough for Japan

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The frustrating channel on the JPY/USD exchange rate might finally be providing investors with a trading opportunity in the FXY.

Trades of the Day: Kellogg (K) and HCP (HCP)

By Ken Trester
Signs point to stocks moving still higher -- but option traders should keep both calls AND puts in their portfolios, "just in case."

MSFT – The Bulls Can Get to Buyin’

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sentiment for Microsoft stock remains low, but oddly, that might be part of the BULL case. Thursday's rally in MSFT stock gave us our next buy signal.

An Oldie But a Goody: NPS Pharmaceuticals Hits Our Radar Again

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
NPS Pharmaceuticals, which we first traded back in 2012, is back on our radar after buyout talk has kicked NPSP stock into gear.

3 Gold Stocks on the Move

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stimulus announcements by the European Central Bank sent gold and silver buyers into a frenzy Thursday, sending these three gold stocks higher.

Trade of the Day: Real Goods Solar (RGSE)

By Profit Scanner
Colorado-based Real Goods Solar (RGSE) flashed as a potential bullish play in the solar space.

Pandora Stock Is in a Hot Spot

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Streaming music buzz has made Pandora Media Inc (NYSE:P) a hot stock to watch, but Wednesday's technical action makes Pandora stock an absolute must-follow.

Big-Time Income on 3 Big-Time Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can generate sizable income if you can afford to invest in expensive stocks and sell covered calls against them. Check out these trades on AAPL, PCLN and CMG.

Trade of the Day: 3-D Systems (DDD)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
DDD is fairly priced where it is, which means support should hold or limit the downside.

Merger Mania: How to Play It Safe With TMUS Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
T-Mobile US Inc (NYSE:TMUS) cleared one hurdle for its tie-up with Sprint, but some risk remains. Here's how to trade TMUS stock and protect yourself, too.

Krispy Kreme – Bears Are Salivating Over KKD

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Krispy Kreme (KKD) jumped after earnings like it always seems to, though this time, KKD stock's jump was over a cliff.

Gogo Stock is Go-Go-Going Down

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Gogo (GOGO) formed a bearish harami at a key resistance level and is likely to fill a downside gap.

How to Trade Joy Global Before Q2 Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Street has gotten increasingly bullish on Joy Global earnings ahead of its report, which is a favorable sign for this options trade on JOY stock.

Trade of the Day: Facebook (FB)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
U.S. stocks are valued at a forward price/earnings ratio of 16 times, not much above historical averages and well below the valuations at previous peaks.

Apple Stock – Charts Still Constructive, But AAPL Is Too Frothy

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple stock might be a little tired out after a 20% run over the past six weeks, so a pause might be necessary before AAPL returns to its long-term uptrend.

Cloud Stock Poised to Take Off to New Heights

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It appears a major bull channel is forming in EMC Corp. (EMC).
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