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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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.

Trade of the Day: Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC)

By Ken Trester
The stock market is weakening. But for those looking for a call trade, it helps to select a company that benefits from rising food costs

2 Hidden Gems Setting Up for Big Upside

By Profit Scanner
The charts look solidly bullish for these two off-the-beaten-path stocks.

TTWO Stock – Look for an Oversold Bounce in ‘GTA’ Maker Take-Two

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Take-Two Interactive's earnings beat the Street, but TTWO stock sold off anyway. Now, however, an oversold bounce appears to be in the offing.

Play Pixelworks (PXLW) for Another Pop

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXLW) popped once for us after our February call, and a couple new buy signals have us hopeful once more.

Trade of the Day: T-Mobile U.S. (TMUS)

By Bryan Perry
Hotel and airline stocks have been some of the best-performing stocks for months but, again, much of the stock market is not on the same page.

YHOO Stock Looks Ready to Break Lower

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yahoo on Wednesday made a splashy acquisition of chat service Blink -- but YHOO stock still sits at a critical spot. A downside break here could accelerate.

Trade of the Day: FXCM Inc. (FXCM)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Forex dealers include some names you might already be familiar with, and some you're not that offer trading opportunities.
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