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: Moneygram International (MGI)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Moneygram was never able to recover from the financial crash of 2008.

Here Comes Another Leg Up in Facebook Stock!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook stock rallied strongly Tuesday after the company announced a pivotal hire -- namely, PayPal's president. Importantly, this momentum has staying power.

Score Up to 20% on Electronic Arts’ Rally

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Electronic Arts (EA) hit a new 52-week high as it broke out of a bullish pennant.

3 Options to Hedge a Market Crash

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The S&P 500 is seemingly unstoppable, but we all know markets don't rise in straight, perpetual lines. Use these three ETF options to hedge a market crash.

Trade of the Day: Coca-Cola (KO)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
We may need to be patient here, but KO's stock trading chart shows there’s enough fizz for a pop in the short-term.

Lululemon – Let the Low Bar for LULU Stock Be Your Guide

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pessimism on an underperforming stock is par for the course, and Lululemon certainly has attracted its fair share. But that could mean good things for LULU stock after Thursday's earnings.

Carl Icahn Turns FDO Stock Into a Bullish Playground

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Carl Icahn disclosed a large stake in Family Dollar, which set FDO stock on fire Monday. Now, the technicals and news flow are working in concert.

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.
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