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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JOSB – A High-Risk, High-Reward Trade Before Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Men's Wearhouse buyout situation puts Jos. A. Bank traders in a tricky (but manageable) situation. Go for the gold with this trade on JOSB stock.

Trade of the Day: iShares Australia Index ETF (EWA)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
From a possible rate cut to weakness in Chinese stocks, Australian markets may be looking at a downturn.

KKD Trips and Breaks Its Chart

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a strong 12 month up-trend, KKD stock ends the party all in one day following a bad earnings report. Dip buyers beware.

Trade SPX Options Amid an Overblown VIX

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
VIX jumps re-inflate depressed option premiums, increasing the potential profits for all sorts of option-selling strategies. Consider these SPX options.

The Top 6 Stock Charts to Watch in December

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The stock charts of five midcap companies and one international ETF point to lucrative trading opportunities in December.

Bank Stocks on the Way to Higher Highs

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank stocks often act as a leading indicator. On the charts, some large US banks and brokers are trading at key resistance lines and are ripe for breakouts

Amazon Stock Chart Needs Oxygen, Stat!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon stock, which has rallied 40% since late August, just left a concerning intraday reversal on its daily chart. Here's how to approach AMZN right now.

AMZN Options – Amazon Stock Is Exhausted

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Amazon stock has gone parabolic, and a major psychological level looming overhead. Play these options for a looming AMZN correction.

AAPL – Breakout Accomplished! Here’s the Next Level for Apple Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Thanks to last week's breakout, Apple stock has reached my near-term upside target. Now, we look at where AAPL could head next.

Trade of the Day: Dean Foods (DF)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
DF is overvalued and investors are already starting to sell now that short-term speculation about a dividend has eased off.

Stuff Some GOOG Options In Your Stocking

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ever since Google handily beat earnings back in October, GOOG stock has been on quite the run. Now, technical support is making the case for this options trade.

Avoid WMT Stock After Black Friday Rally

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Black Friday news has rallied WMT stock, but traders should stay away from the stock, despite its long-term prospects.

Trade of the Day: Delta Airlines (DAL)

By Ken Trester
The spotlight's on the airline sector, and I've got a short-term call trade to play it.

Trade the Ecolab (ECL) Dividend Raise

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy
Ecolab tends to announce a dividend increase in early December. Here's how to play it with options.

TIF Breaks To Fresh Highs, Shines Bright

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After Tiffany & Co. released good earnings and an even better outlook, TIF stock staged a major breakout Tuesday that still has some gas left.

Trade of the Day: Starbucks (SBUX)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
From popular products like Doubleshot espressos to mobile payments, several factors are shaping up for a bullish SBUX trade.

SINA – Buy Sina Stock Spreads for a Holiday Profit

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sina stock has come down to a previous pivot level where it reversed and moved higher. This potential rebound signal sets up a SINA butterfly spread play.

Forget Nasdaq 4000. Start Looking Toward Nasdaq 5000!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Nasdaq's attacks against the 4000 level are part of a much longer-term trend that supports a case for the index to actually reach 5000 in a couple years.

3 Black Friday Blue-Chip Options Trades

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Consider these options plays in retail's bluest blue chips ahead of the all-important Black Friday/Cyber Monday stretch.
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