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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Get Your Bond Protection in Place Now With FRA

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Blackrock Floating Rate Income (FRA) could provide a hedge for bondholders from a rise in interest rates.

GLD – Don’t Even Bother With Gold Right Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yes, gold is sitting at a higher low vs. its summer lows, but the GLD ETF still looks shaky and can't seem to hold a bid. For now, the longs should avoid GLD.

AAPL – Use Credit Spreads for a Sweet Bite of Apple Stock

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple stock has gotten a lot of attention -- and a lot of trades -- in 2013. This credit spread will get you a sweet taste of AAPL.

Trade of the Day: HCA Corp. (HCA)

By Bryan Perry
HCA Corp. is the nation's largest hospital holding company, and a great way to harness healthcare strength.

FB Stock Gets Back on Its Feet

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
FB stock fell out of favor with investors in late October as momentum began to wane. But the stock is getting back on its feet after forming a bottom.

LVS – Upgrade Turns Las Vegas Sands’ Charts Loose

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a nearly six-week consolidation phase LVS stock staged a high-volume breakout on the back of an upgrade to Las Vegas Sands' credit rating.

It’s Up, Up and Away for This Cloud Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Western Digital (WDC) broke to an all-time high from a series of consolidations following an upgrade.

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.
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