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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ANF Stock – Trade With the Bears Ahead of Abercrombie Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF) reports earnings Thursday, and the bears could rule the day. Consider this options trade on ANF stock.

HPQ: Hewlett-Packard Rally Isn’t Short on Fuel

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hewlett Packard announced more cost cuts via 16,00 layoffs. Investors seemed to like the news and rallied HPQ stock out of a two-month consolidation phase

2 Dangerous Charts to Avoid … Unless You Trade Put Options

By Profit Scanner
A big-name earnings beat doesn’t mean a stock is immune to pullbacks, but technical analysis can help you profit from short-term dips. Consider trading put options on these two stocks.

Trade of the Day: Canadian Solar (CSIQ)

By Ken Trester
With stock market indicators strengthening for the SP 500 and others, options traders should begin weighting slightly more toward bullish positions.

Apollo Education – Shorts Have the All-Clear on APOL Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apollo Education (APOL) was just hit by rumors of a Bill Ackman short, which helped exacerbate a bad technical picture in APOL stock. Anyone looking for a short opportunity might have something here.

Trade of the Day: Hyatt Hotels (H)

By Profit Scanner
Hyatt’s chart flashed a bullish Flag pattern, indicating the stock could move as much as 12% in just 13 trading days.

Twinkling TIF Stock Is Worth Chasing Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tiffany & Co. (TIF) defied many nonbelievers Wednesday with its great earnings report and outlook. TIF stock shot up in response, but left more for the bulls to chase.

3 ‘Forever Hold’ Stocks, 3 Ways to Make Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Using covered calls against conservative large-cap stocks will provide income and not set you back in your long-term strategy.

Trade of the Day: Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Like many traditional firms during the dot-com boom, CCO’s core business was not growing so it moved into online music streaming a few years ago.

3 Ways to Hedge Against the Coming Correction

By Johnson Research Group
More signs are pointing to a significant market correction, meaning you should put a couple hedges in place. But don't worry - these are easy steps to take.

Dick’s Sporting Goods – DKS Stock Is in the Bears’ Hands Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dick's Sporting Goods on Tuesday endured a big sell-off after its latest earnings release. The stock broke a major support line - bears will be in control

Pattern Predicts E-Trade Could Plunge Almost 30%

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Falling yields and a head-and-shoulders formation do not bode well for E-Trade Financial Corp. (ETFC) stock.

Trade of the Day: Yelp (YELP)

By Profit Scanner
At the May 19 close, Profit Scanner powered by Recognia indicated a Bullish Continuation Wedge pattern appeared on YELP’s chart.

Best Buy: 2 Ways to Play BBY Stock Ahead of Its Big Report

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Best Buy (BBY) has a pivotal earnings report coming up Thursday, so BBY stock could be ready to make a monster move. Here are two ways to play before earnings.

WAG Stock – Walgreen Is Strong Enough to Wiggle Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The mixed market is punishing some sectors and rewarding others. But Walgreen could excel on its own given the relative strength of WAG stock.

The Best Way to Get Started With Options

By Ken Trester
Credit options spreads are a great way for beginners to enter the world of options trading while minimizing their risk.

2 Trades to Make on TGT Stock This Week

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Will Target earnings for Q1 be the much-needed pivot point for TGT stock? Here's what Wall Street thinks, and how to trade Target before earnings.

Trade of the Day: Lloyds Banking Group (LYG)

By Bryan Perry
For my naked-put trades, I sell put premium on stocks that have enjoyed a technical breakout on big volume, then pulled back on light volume.

Bulls Can Salivate Over JWN Stock, But Don’t Bite – Yet

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nordstrom (JWN) staged a beauty of a breakout Friday after reporting great Q1 results. JWN stock could push higher, but patience is warranted.
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