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: United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
UNG suffers from structural problems that make its long-term losses much more severe than natural gas futures themselves.

BBRY Stock Clears a Major Hurdle, Sets Up Well for More

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After BlackBerry's first bullish move in January, Tuesday's rally confirmed a near- to medium-term bullish posture for BBRY stock.

DDD Stock: The Bears Are Still Hot on 3D Systems’ Trail

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street and options traders are telegraphing some bearish thoughts heading into 3D Systems earnings. Consider options on DDD stock before a potential plunge.

Trade of the Day: Brightcove (BCOV)

By Profit Scanner
After a herky-jerky run down to lows below $5, Brightcove now could go on a short-term tear.

SPY Could Still Rip Higher Despite Failed Breakout

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The S&P 500 again failed to break past resistance on Monday, but the SPY ETF -- as well as plenty of sectors and stocks -- still have upside potential.

Bullish Pattern Targets a 20%-Plus Run in AXP

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
American Express (AXP) formed a right triangle with an objective of $110.

Trade of the Day: Delta Airlines (DAL)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Delta may seem a strange bullish options trade to be taking, given all of the recent flight cancellations…but that is precisely why we are recommending it.

JCP Stock: Watch These Price Levels After Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
JCPenney continues to be a sad story, particularly when it comes to the price action of JCP stock. Here's my plan concerning Wednesday's JCPenney earnings report.

Trade of the Day: Pitney Bowes (PBI)

By Ken Trester
The stock market built upon its recent strength over the past week, and signs point toward a continuation of that trend.

Playing JNPR Stock on M&A News? Target These Areas

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A rumor that Nokia was considering a takeover of Juniper Networks gave JNPR stock a little push Thursday. Here's how I plan on profiting off this in coming weeks.

Use Options to Earn Premium on These 3 ‘Forever Hold’ Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
These income generators work great for stocks you can rely on for the long term. Check out these varying options trades on blue-chip companies.

Trade of the Day: Bed Bath and Beyond (BBBY)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
If prices can get above $72, then new highs are possible but that will likely depend on the headlines in the stock market news and general conditions.

FDO Stock: How to Play Rumors of a Walmart Buyout of Family Dollar

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A broker research note has discussed the possibility of Walmart buying Family Dollar. Here is how I'm looking to profit from FDO stock.

Swing-Trading Watch List: SPWR, PXD, NBL, FMER, HLX

By Ryan Mallory
Today's swing-trading list includes solar power company SunPower, and a number of other interesting plays.

Trade of the Day: Southwestern Energy (SWN)

By Bryan Perry
I continue to recommend short-term covered calls as a safer strategy for buying stocks.

FSLR Stock Rally Adds Technical Intrigue Heading Into Q4 Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
First Solar is set to report earnings next Tuesday, February 25th. The stock tends to be a big mover after its earnings reports, here is how I will trade it

3 Healthcare Stocks That Look Ripe to Rally

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
All healthcare stocks are not created equal, but these three are currently trading in promising technical patterns that signal more upside.

Trade of the Day: Dollar Tree (DLTR)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The discount retailer has as much as 11.5% further to go in an earnings season marked by upside surprises

How to Trade TSLA Stock After Wednesday’s Earnings Report

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla Motors earnings for the fourth quarter are due out Wednesday evening. Focus on these two price levels in TSLA stock after the report.
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