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.

Image representing category: Trading Advice

Don’t Even Go Near TWTR Stock Right Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter has flagged warning signs since late December, and with today's drop, TWTR is testing the last line of support. It's hold-or-fold time for TWTR stock.

Trade of the Day: Sprint (S)

By Profit Scanner
Profit Scanner powered by Recognia identified that Sprint stock put in a bullish continuation wedge, a short-term pattern indicating higher prices ahead.

3 Large-Cap Covered Calls for Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
I love covered calls because these nifty little option trades generate income for me when stocks I own are stagnant. Here are 3 trades I'm eyeballing now.

DDD Stock Breaks, Reaches Crucial Support

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
3D Systems, which fell hard in January, took another tumble on Wednesday after lowering its guidance. DDD stock has reached better support, however.

Sturdy CRM Stock Looks Poised for More Upside

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
CRM stock started out 2014 with a bang. This relative outperformance still looks promising -- watch out for earnings in late February.

Trade of the Day: Tupperware Brands (TUP)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Using the flow of the earnings calendar and buying on the dips is a risk, but there are some good values in the market right now.

YUM Stock: Big Rally, But Still in Trading Limbo

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yum Brands' so-so earnings report had a few pieces of guidance that sent YUM stock through the roof on Tuesday. But is Yum good for some new money?

Financials GS, MS Break Down: Now What?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Financials such as Goldman Sachs have displayed relative weakness as of late. Continued suffering by GS stock and others would be a discouraging sign.

The 3 Charts That Matter Most Right Now

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Is this stock market downturn a buying opportunity or the start of a larger correction? These three charts might hold the key to what's next.

Trade of the Day: Navios Maritime Holdings (NM)

By Profit Scanner
A number of the shipping names have started to look much more formidable going forward in 2014 and could be developing as some of the best stocks to buy.

2 Big-Time Naked Puts: AAPL, PCLN

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
High-priced stocks means high-priced naked puts to generate income. Or you get a great stock like AAPL or PCLN at a great price. Works for me.

Heat up Your Portfolio With UNG Stock Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Still searching for bullish opportunities in a volatile market? Try this play on natural gas by selling puts on UNG stock.

GM Stock Takes Another Shot to the Technicals

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Motors on Monday announced worse-than-expected January auto sales, causing the chart of GM stock to deteriorate even more. Longs: Avoid GM right now.

ABX, NEM: All Gold Mining Stocks Are Not Created Equal

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Newmont Mining and Barrick Gold, two well-known gold miners, are currently displaying two very different stock charts; one bullish, the other bearish

Trade of the Day: Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Unlike many who are on the sidelines right now, I’ve got a dynamic portfolio of longs and shorts, including a relative new-comer to the stock market that I’d like to share with you: Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT), the iconic hotel chain and second-biggest initial public offering (IPO) of 2013.

3 Strategies for Hedging Against a Market Crash

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
After 2013's stellar returns, the market is looking overvalued. Use these hedging strategies to protect your portfolio in the event of a market crash.

Citigroup: Go Bearish as C Stock Limps Along

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Citigroup hasn't been able to shrug off negative momentum from its earnings report and general market weakness. Consider this options trade on C stock.

Potash: POT Stock Digs Into Thinning Technical Support

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan -- a trader favorite -- fell into thinning support last week after its earnings report. If support breaks, POT stock bears could really growl.

Apple Stock Snaps Its 6-Month Uptrend in a Single Day

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The post-earnings selloff led to Apple stock breaking a six-month uptrend in a single day. Here's what bulls should do while AAPL remains in this weak position.
Load More Articles