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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OpenTable: Caution in OPEN Stock Is Warranted and Advised

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Online restaurant reservation specialist OpenTable (OPEN) faces fresh dangers from Yelp (YELP) that have exacerbated the technical problems festering in OPEN stock.

Ride the Fence With This Cisco Stock Trade

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cisco Systems (CSCO) reports earnings late Wednesday, and its short-term outlook is in the balance. Ride the fence with this Cisco stock trade.

3 Covered Calls for a Cool $1,000 in Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can sell covered calls against these three stocks for options premium, and if they don't get called away ... well, you're still holding some great companies.

Trade of the Day: Proctor & Gamble (PG)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Shares of consumer-staples stocks are performing very well this year, and PG has been among the best.

Wake Up, Bulls! The SPY ETF Is Setting Up a Trade

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Monday's rally took the S&P 500 to fresh all-time highs on broad participation, and the charts say the SPY ETF can head higher still.

Don’t Bet the Farm on Deere Stock … Just Trade Options

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
We look at a conservatively optimistic trade to make on Deere & Company (DE) ahead of Wednesday's earnings report.

Trade of the Day: Tiffany & Co. (TIF)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
There is no doubt that the rich are getting richer. And who is that good for? Tiffany & Co. (TIF).

Whoa, Office Depot! ODP Stock Looks a Whole Lot Better

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Office Depot Inc (NYSE:ODP) made a post-earnings move last week that put ODP stock in a much better technical position.

Trade of the Day: Avon (AVP)

By Ken Trester
The Dow must stay above 16,370, and the S&P 500 above 1,860, to maintain their primary bullish trends.

A Momentum Trade Is Setting Up in Keurig Green Mountain (GMCR)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Keurig Green Mountain announced good earnings on Thursday and along with it a share repurchase program. GMCR stock bounced off support and could rally more

Trade of the Day: O’Reilly Automotive (ORLY)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
As you know from "sell in May and go away," there is something about the fifth month of the year that does not tend to agree with the stocks.

Chesapeake Energy (CHK) Gets a Quick Nod From the Bulls

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors in Chesapeake Energy gave their nod after the company reported earnings. CHK stock rallied nicely on Wednesday and staged a technically sound move

Trade of the Day: ETFS Physical Palladium Shares ETF (PALL)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Palladium futures are hovering near their 2011 highs and the last leg up was triggered by the crisis in Ukraine.

Twitter Stock: Today’s First Hour Is Critical

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) felt the heat Tuesday after the lockup expiration released the sellers. Traders need to focus on Wednesday's early trading in Twitter stock.

3 Important Earnings Reports to Watch This Week

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Investors should keep a close eye on the earnings reports of Tesla (TSLA), Kate Spade (KATE) and Ctrip.com (CTRP) this week, because big moves could follow.

3 Blue-Chip Options Trades to Make Before Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
We look at a few options trade ideas for Tesla Motors Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), Keurig Green Mountain Inc (NASDAQ:GMCR) and Transocean LTD (NYSE:RIG).

Trade of the Day: JC Penney (JCP)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We suspect that JC Penney is going to lose the benefits from last quarter’s short-squeeze and drop again on worse-than-expected news.

3 Stocks to Watch for a Short Squeeze Pop

By Johnson Research Group
These three short squeeze candidates feature a winning combination of high short interest and a strong technical backdrop that should send shares higher.

Boeing Stock Has Short-Term Potential, But Mind the Ceiling

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Boeing (NYSE:BA), like the rest of the aerospace industry, has seen healthy gains in recent years, but more sober signs are emerging. Still, Boeing stock currently offers quick upside.
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