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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Win Big With a WYNN Credit Spread

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wynn has been off to the races this month -- I'm looking for a pause int he upward trajectory.

KO Stock Tries to Pop Past Resistance

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Coca-Cola announced a major reorganization of its Americas business, last week. But it had little effect on KO stock, which is at near-term support

Top Small-Cap Tech Stock is a Long-Term Hold

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Synaptics (SYNA) hit my trading target, but investors may wish to hold for greater gains.

TSLA Stock Is Looking Frisky Again!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Now that Tesla has established a good, tradable, medium-term low, here's the upside target we're looking at for TSLA stock.

HLF Stock – ‘Buy the Dip’ With Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Exploit both high implied volatility and a high likelihood that HLF stock won’t completely crater in the coming month with this options trade.

Trade of the Day: Ixia (XXIA)

By Ken Trester
With our indicators showing signs of weakness, options traders should look toward balancing bullish and bearish positions.

Go Long on a Potential TRV Stock Reversal

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
The chart of Travelers Cos. is showing a possible reversal setup. One way to play a rebound is this call options trade on TRV stock.

LULU Stock Is Stretching Lower, But Will It Snap?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lululemon, the once-hot trend-follower stock, was sold hard after Thursday's lowered guidance. Now, LULU stock has arrived at crucial technical support.

Scoop Up Blue-Chip P&G on Sale

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
I am lowering my buy under price for Procter & Gamble (PG) to $80.

QQQ Charts Still Look Constructive Going Into 2014

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The QQQ has relatively outperformed the SPY in recent weeks, and if its three largest stock holdings are any clue, it will push even higher.

Trade of the Day: Tableau Software (DATA)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Tableau Software stock is still an early growth story and an excellent opportunity to profit from one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world.

Spread the Love With CELG Stock Options

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Celgene has drawn the favor of several analysts of late, but right now it's the charts that make this options trade on CELG stock look attractive right now.

USO – Climb Aboard the Crude Oil Comeback

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
With the bulls' recent counterattack in crude oil, bullish option plays on the United States Oil Fund (USO) are starting to look attractive again.

HD Stock – This Level Could Signal a Major Breakout

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After rushing to new all-time highs in the spring, Home Depot has mostly been consolidating sideways. Now, HD stock is again building up steam for a rally.

DDD: Nail Down a Profit and Wait for a Better Price

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
3D Systems (DDD) has the potential for double-digit returns, but buying at the right price takes patience.

YHOO Stock Doubles Year-to-Date … What’s Next?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a 100% rally year-to-date, YHOO stock has reached both its near-term upside price target as well as bumped in to a long-term resistance zone.

Trade of the Day: Monro Muffler Brake (MNRO)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
MNRO is in a particularly sweet spot in the industry because the do-it-for-me (DIFM) auto stocks market is highly fragmented.

BRCM Stock Gets Some Pep in Its Step

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Broadcom shares rallied nicely Tuesday thanks to improved revenue guidance. Now, BRCM stock is trading in a tight pattern surrounded by good technical reference levels.

Rumor Could Give Traders Another Shot at a Top Biotech

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Gilead Sciences' (GILD) sell-off on an unconfirmed report may provide a good entry point.
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