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.

Avoid YELP Stock Amid Legal Issues

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 4, 2014

YELP stock currently struggles from a news and technical perspective. The long side is best avoided. Quicker traders could consider a risk-defined short

Trade of the Day: HomeAway (AWAY)

By Profit Scanner Apr 3, 2014

A report released by HomeAway on April 2 highlighted that in 2013 vacation home sales grew significantly with 30% sales growth from 2012.

Monsanto Stock Is Ripe for a Run

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 3, 2014

Monsanto stock remains in a positive posture along with many of its agricultural peers after reporting earnings Wednesday. Here's a good target area for MON.

3 Covered Calls, $1,000 in the Bank

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 2, 2014

One way to generate income outside realm of dividend stocks or bonds is covered calls. Here are three trade ideas to net you a total of $1,000 in income.

Trade of the Day: Stamps.com (STMP)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Apr 2, 2014

The question at this point is whether Stamps.com’s management is right about its future predictions?

NVDA in Position for Another Leg Up

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 2, 2014

With Tuesday's rally to start Q2, semiconductor stocks took a leading role. NVDA in particular received an upgrade and is in bullish technical position.

MU Stock: Trade These Options Before Micron Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 1, 2014

Micron looks too strong to bet against ahead of its earnings report. Get bullish with this call spread trade on MU stock.

Trade of the Day: Micron Technology (MU)

By Bryan Perry Apr 1, 2014

A healthy dose of caution is always appropriate, which is why I continue to recommend short-term covered calls with a mix of long-term dividend names.

Honeywell: Traders Have a Clear Shot on HON Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 1, 2014

Honeywell, while not the fastest moving of stocks, routinely offers active investors profitable opportunities. And HON stock is once again setting up.

Cloud Stock’s Gap Up is a Powerful Indication Its Headed Higher

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Apr 1, 2014

8x8 Inc. (EGHT) gapped up from an inside bar and its 50-day moving average.

3 Trades to Kick Off the Second Quarter

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Mar 31, 2014

Traders should focus in on short- and medium-term trends likely to continue over the next three months. Here are three of my favorite trades to kick off Q2.

Trade of the Day: Verizon (VZ)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Mar 31, 2014

Institutional money is jettisoning the small-caps and high-fliers, and I am recommending that you purchase this Dow component to take advantage of it

Hess Stock Is Joining the Energy Breakout

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 31, 2014

Currently, a few energy stocks possess great relative and absolute strength, and Hess stock is in that number. Here are price areas to watch in HES.

Trade of the Day: Honda Motors (HMC)

By Ken Trester Mar 28, 2014

The Nasdaq has been the most consistent of the three major stock market indexes, so this slip bears watching.

Lululemon: Start Eyeing LULU Stock Again

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 28, 2014

Lululemon has been off my trading radar for months, but after Thursday's rally in LULU stock, some higher-probability trade setups could be in the offing.