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 DG Stock While Consumers Continue to Struggle

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
The economy isn't improving quickly enough to hinder Dollar General, so consider these February credit spreads to profit on a stable or rising DG stock.

Trade of the Day: SolarWinds (SWI)

By Ken Trester
Our index indicators are giving bullish readings, unchanged from last week, but being extremely selective about the best stocks to buy remains key.

What to Do With BBY Stock Now That It Has Tanked

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After announcing disappointing holiday sales, BBY stock crashed and lost nearly a third of its value in a single day. Consider BBY radioactive right now.

AAPL Stock Gets a Much-Needed Rebound

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a one-day wonder rally on December 23rd, AAPL stock hasn't had much love for the bulls, but Wednesday's rally once again brings about some hope

TWTR Stock: Protect Yourself From the Next Best Buy

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Option collars provide iron-clad protection into earnings so you don't end up biting it like BBY investors did. Use this TWTR trade as an example.

Trade of the Day: Micron Technology (MU)

By Bryan Perry
In addition to strong earnings, MU received one of the day’s stock upgrades and is a great short-term covered call candidate.

ADSK Stock: Put the Spread on Smoothly Surging Autodesk

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Autodesk's consistent march north has come on acquisitions and strong performance -- and that should be enough to keep ADSK stock trudging ahead in coming months.

BAC Stock Rally Keeps Its Upside Momentum Alive

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) trumped earnings estimates Wednesday, leading to a rally and subsequent technical rally in BAC stock. The trend remains up

ValueClick Right on Track to Hit My Trading Target

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
As expected, ValueClick (VCLK) is breaking out from an inverse head-and-shoulders formation.

Buy VIX Calls for Cheap Protection

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The combination of a depressed VIX and steady stock market gains means that volatility is cheap. Now's the time to buy VIX calls to protect yourself.

3D Printing Stocks XONE, DDD and SSYS Back to Their Volatile Selves

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A couple days' worth of harsh news from 3D printing stocks has sent firms like XONE, SSYS and DDD reeling. Here are some technical levels to focus on for now.

Trade of the Day: UnitedHealth Group (UNH)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Trends aren’t random in the stock market today and, therefore, technicians have compelling historical evidence of the value of their methods.

TSLA Stock Explodes Higher, Still Looks Good for New Money

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla shares enjoyed a massive rally on big volume Tuesday, which -- from a technical point of view -- opens TSLA stock to push even higher.

Chart Predicts Top Biotech Is About to Break Out

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It appears to be only a matter of time before Gilead Sciences (GILD) breaks to new highs.

XRT: Holiday Hangover in Retail Stocks Spells Trouble

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
You never want to read too much into one day, but Monday's bloodbath in XRT was telling. Consider this bearish options trade on the retail ETF.

Facebook: Let FB Stock Settle for Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook stock acted well after it broke past resistance on Dec. 5, but now FB stock has sunk into consolidation mode and should be left alone.

Trade of the Day: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Stock trading doesn't have to be a risky prospect, especially when using cheap options on old, familiar names like Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

XBI – Be Careful With This Biotech ETF After Its Violent Breakout

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After last week's breakout and rally, the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) is well overbought. Traders must closely watch Intercept Pharmaceuticals (ICPT).

SodaStream: 4 Ways to Trade the SODA Stock Implosion

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
SodaStream's recent implosion has created numerous trading opportunities. Use options and stops to profit in SODA stock in both the short and long term.
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