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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TSLA – Earnings, Cars Are on Fire, But Not Tesla Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla stock has been on a monster run in 2013, but after Wednesday's earnings report, TSLA seems to finally have met its match. At least temporarily.

BA – Spread Your Options Wings With Boeing Stock

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Boeing stock caught a healthy tailwind following a positive third-quarter earnings report. Now, BA just needs to glide to let this options spread play out.

Trade of the Day: Gentex (GNTX)

By Bryan Perry
Covered calls in Gentex (GNTX) could yield about 6% in just six weeks.

Regeneron Stock Is Winning on Two Fronts

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Regeneron stock has continually rewarded the medium- and longer-term bulls, and following REGN earnings Tuesday, the good times are primed to keep rolling.

Trade of the Day: Fidelity National Financial (FNF)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Title insurance companies tend to lag moves in homebuilders -- which is opening up a bearish opportunity in Fidelity National Financial now.

Don’t Chase BWLD Into the Clouds

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) has continued its steep ascent, and while you shouldn't bet against it ... well, the odds aren't great for new longs, either.

Forget the Twitter IPO – Trade Tech Volatility

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
The Twitter IPO may be trending, but there's already so much volatility in the tech space that you have plenty of options to choose from.

TSLA – Prepare for Fireworks in Tesla Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Heading into Tesla earnings, it's a good bet that TSLA will see a volatile move following the report. Traders should consider this weekly straddle play.

MGM Stock Drops, But Its Charts Stay Intact

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
MGM stock has had a great run this year, and while it might have some near-term weakness in store, the medium- and long-term charts look robust.

JCP Stock Charts Aren’t Inspiring the Warm Fuzzies

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
JCPenney stock has seen merciless selling this year, but if JCP can do some more backing and filling, it soon could be a good long-side candidate.

Trade of the Day: Gerdau USA (GGB)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
This mining stock is rebounding quite nicely from a period of trading sideways.

Upgrade Sends AK Steel Stock Aloft

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
AK Steel stock has shown relative strength for some time, and Monday's upgrade led to a good break higher in AKS. Better still: Momentum favors more upside.

‘Tis the Season for Bullish SPY Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
If past is prologue, seasonal trends portend more upside for the broader markets into year's end. Take advantage with these SPY options.

Chevron Stock Looks Ripe for Downside

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chevron stock has been showing relative weakness for some time now, and Friday's post-earnings selloff confirmed the softness. Don't chase this one.

Put the Strangle on Potash Stock

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Potash didn't disappoint the bears, posting an awful Q3 report. It's hard to say where Potash stock will go from here -- and that's good news for this strangle.

Trade of the Day: Charles Schwab (SCHW)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
The bullish Institute of Supply Management report could have a crossover effect on brokerage stocks.

Boeing Could Soar to $150

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Boeing's (BA) new high confirms the break from the bull channel and raises the long-term target.

HPQ Trade – Positive Momentum

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hewlett-Packard's price movement since a positive analyst meeting this month has set it up for a run up to its August highs.

Trade of the Day: Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR)

By Ken Trester
Try this call option trade under $1 to capture the upside at the beginning of the month.
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