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.

GLD – Gold Looks Weak, But Could Bounce

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 7, 2014

Despite a recent bounce and re-test of the summer lows, gold remains in a significant downtrend that will take time to repair. But savvy traders can play bounces in the GLD ETF.

Trade of the Day: QuickLogic (QUIK)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Jan 7, 2014

Stocks skidded across Wall Street Monday despite any clear-cut catalysts for the stock prices that got chopped, which I find a little spooky. A couple…

3 Options Trades for $1,000 in Monthly Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 7, 2014

If you're not-risk averse and willing to hold, you can use options on solid companies' stocks to bring in lots of income on a monthly basis.

BBRY Stock Is Starting to Perk Up

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 7, 2014

John Chen's rise to CEO of BlackBerry has been followed by some drastic changes. BBRY stock appears to be the better for it, and looks technically solid.

Trade of the Day: United Technologies (UTX)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Jan 6, 2014

UTX is in a great position to take advantage of the market-wide bullishness, and call options are your best bet.

Don’t Just Go Long on BBY — Go Diagonal

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 6, 2014

A combination of right-priced Best Buy options and a helpful chart setup puts the odds in favor of this BBY stock diagonal spread.

GRPN Stock Has Even More Upside After Friday’s Push

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 6, 2014

Groupon's rally off early December lows looks to be coiling up, and GRPN stock appears ready to spring higher past both near- and medium-term resistance.

Bank on JPMorgan Breaking to More New Highs

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jan 6, 2014

The breakout in JPMorgan Chase (JPM) is supported by twin buy signals and a bullish MACD.

GILD: Get on While Biotech Remains Hot

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jan 3, 2014

The bulls seemingly are unwilling to cast off biotech. And among the sector's biggest stocks, Gilead Sciences (GILD) has the most appealing setup.

Trade of the Day: Sprint (S)

By Ken Trester Jan 3, 2014

While my system identified Sprint as a solid bullish near-term option trading play, continue to hold some puts, especially over the immediate short term.

BIDU – Cash In on Baidu’s Surge With This Credit Spread

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 3, 2014

Baidu stock has doubled in the past six months, and traders can cash in on new support levels by using this put credit spread.

USG Stock Looks Even Better After Buffett Vote of Confidence

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 3, 2014

On Thursday, a filing showed that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway converted debt into USG stock. And technically speaking, USG looks ripe for a rally.

This 6.7% Yielder Is Flashing a Strong Buy Signal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jan 3, 2014

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (KMP) has strong support and is challenging its 50-day moving average.

Trade of the Day: Maui Land and Pineapple (MLP)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader Jan 2, 2014

This company popped up on my radar after the NYSE requested it to comment on “unusual trading activity” in its stock prices.

Hertz: Big Momentum Is Building in HTZ Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 2, 2014

Car rental giant Hertz rallied big Tuesday in what looks like a technically significant move for HTZ stock across multiple time frames.

FB – The Dip in Facebook Stock Looks Inviting

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Dec 31, 2013

While Twitter and Facebook both are appealing from a risk-reward perspective, FB stock has less volatility and a more sustainable uptrend. Consider this options trade on Facebook.