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.

Make a Bullish Bet on Renren (RENN) Growth

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy Nov 26, 2013

Earnings numbers for RENN have been less than impressive -- but the company has no long-term debt, and is investing in future growth.

Trade of the Day: CurrencyShares Euro Trust (FXE)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader Nov 26, 2013

Two developments in the currency market are putting upward pressure on the dollar, and downward pressure on the Euro. Find out how to trade this move.

TSLA Stock Inching Toward Better Technical Support

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 26, 2013

Tesla bulls have had a rough time recently as TSLA stock began a much needed corrective/mean-reversion phase. But technical support is on the way.

HPQ – Buy Spreads Ahead of Hewlett-Packard Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 25, 2013

Any positive data out of Tuesday’s HPQ earnings report could go a long way toward bolstering support for Hewlett-Packard stock.

Trade of the Day: Gentex (GNTX)

By Bryan Perry Nov 25, 2013

Get in on these calls before GNTX trades above $30 for a 3% return.

Headlines Rattle INTC Chart, But Don’t Knock It Out

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 25, 2013

INTC stock has done many things right in recent months, and while Friday's sell-off took a chunk out of its chart, INTC looks good in the medium term.

Trade Spreads as DOW Remains Aloft

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 25, 2013

Dow Chemical moved over $38 back in September, and hasn't fallen below that mark since. Consider spreads to play a continuation of DOW's strength.

Roast Some Bears With GMCR Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 22, 2013

An earnings-induced rally did wonders in improving the technical posture of Green Mountain stock, setting up this GMCR options play.

Trade of the Day: Bank of America (BAC)

By Ken Trester Nov 22, 2013

Only time will tell if stocks are in a bubble or not -- until then, play the bullish trend.

Avoid Abercrombie Until ANF Stock Makes Up Its Mind

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 22, 2013

Abercrombie stock remains lackluster after an earnings report filled with mixed news. Traders should avoid the stock until ANF gets its act together.

EXPE – Make Some Long, LONG Calls on Expedia Stock

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 22, 2013

The sky seems to be the limit for Expedia stock right now after a respectable earnings showing. Consider this long options play on EXPE.

Must-Own Biotech Just Issued a New Buy Signal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Nov 22, 2013

Gilead Sciences is in a powerful bull channel with accumulation building. Get the target for GILD.

Opportunity Amid the DDD Stock Drop

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 21, 2013

3D Systems stock joined a lull among 3D printing stocks this week, setting up a high-probability options play in DDD stock.

3 Income-Generating Covered Calls on Blue-Chip Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 21, 2013

Blue-chip stocks can toss off a little extra income if you sell covered calls at the right time. Consider plays on these three large caps.

LAMR – A Credit Spread So Good, It Doesn’t Need Advertising

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 21, 2013

Lamar Advertising (LAMR) is coming off encouraging earnings, and overhead resistance is out of sight. Look to this credit spread trade to profit.

TLT Options – Bye Bye, Bonds!

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Nov 20, 2013

With the volatile long-term bond fund TLT now slipping back below its 50-day MA, it’s a good bet the bear market is back on. Get bearish via these TLT options.