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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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.

Watch Out! LULU Stock Snaps a Major Trendline

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lululemon already was in a weak position following its December earnings report, so Monday's move in LULU stock escalated things from bad to worse.

Trade of the Day: Wells Fargo (WFC)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Make a bullish bet on Wells Fargo stock price going up on its earnings.

Visa Stock: Trade It for Credit

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exploit Visa's slightly overpriced options and sturdy technical support with this put credit spread idea on Visa stock.

TIF: Tiffany Stock Chart Sheds Some Shimmer

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tiffany stock sold off Friday after reporting holiday sales, representing a technically bearish move. Now, TIF stock needs a little time to consolidate.

Trade of the Day: Oracle (ORCL)

By Ken Trester
ORCL is a powerhouse stock with excellent short- and mid-term outlooks; it’s a great time to put on a call option.

Profit on the Recent SNDK Surge With This Debit Spread

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
SNDK stock jumped on Wednesday after SanDisk broke through resistance on news of an upgrade. This debit spread lets you profit on the new strength in SNDK.

Triple Your Money With Potash Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
While it remains to be seen if the bulls can finally wrest back control of Potash, things look promising. Consider this trade on POT stock.

Costco Stock Takes a Promising Bounce

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Costco on Thursday reported good December sales results that led to a marginally and technically significant rally on the stock's daily charts.

High-Yielding KKR is Breaking Out – Buy Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
I like Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) for a combination of growth and income.

Traders Can Wait on AAPL Stock Right Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple popped following China Mobile's big announcement on Dec. 23, but AAPL stock has failed to rally since then and currently offers little opportunity.

Trade of the Day: First Solar (FSLR)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We like the deal First Solar made with JX Nippon because it doesn’t have to reinvent the wheel in one of the most important solar markets in the world.

Lululemon: Make a Quick, Bearish Trade on LULU Stock

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Positive sentiment should boost Lululemon ... eventually. But LULU stock should be held down long enough to let this options spread trade play out.
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