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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Soaring NFLX Is Too Hot to Handle

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Trend-following and cult stock Neflix continues its steep ascent, but it looks looks too frothy to buy after its earnings announcement . Let NFLX consolidate.

This Under $10 Stock Is a Technician’s Dream

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
TriQuint Semiconductor (TQNT) is exhibiting textbook bullish chart signals.

Potash Stock: 4 Technical Levels to Watch Around Earnings

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Potash Corp is scheduled to report earnings on Thursday October 24th, here are four price levels to focus around for better risk management of trades

Trade Against the Grain Ahead of Texas Instruments Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Given the solid price action and poor sentiment backdrop for TXN, shares could enjoy surprise rally on any positive data out of Texas Instruments earnings.

NFLX Earnings Could Propel the Stock Even Higher

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
This highflier looks to have gas left in the tank -- tonight's earnings report will be an important one.

Search for Profits in BIDU Credit Spreads

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Baidu stock jumped right alongside Google last Friday, putting it in a strong technical position for this BIDU credit spread trade idea.

GOOG: A Breakout Blast for Google Stock!

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Google stock continues to act great through the medium-term lens, though in the near-term, it might need to consolidate its large post-earnings breakout.

Trade of the Day: Olin Corp. (OLN)

By Ken Trester
My Power Options system has flagged this stock as bearish. It's right about to back-and-fill recent gains.

Can We Rely on SPY at Its Fresh All-Time High?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The theme for 2013 in the S&P 500 continues as dips in the SPY ETF get bought with a vengeance, continually pushing the index to new all-time highs.

McDonald’s Earnings: Take the Cautious Bear Route

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
As McDonald's earnings report nears, sentiment and technicals are conspiring against the stock. Consider this options spread on MCD.

Trade of the Day: Halliburton (HAL)

By Ken Trester
With our indicators improving, and political roadblocks temporarily set aside, traders should begin to lean more heavily toward bullish positions.

American Express (AXP) Racks Up Another Major Breakout

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
American Express stock has reacted wonderfully to technical analysis since its lows in early 2009, and AXP continues to look attractive from the long side.

DHI, Other Homebuilder Stocks Look Feeble

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Home builder stocks have gotten hit hard since May when bond yields began to rise sharply. Their stocks still look weak for the time being

BAC: Charts Look Bullish for Bank of America Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America stock looks good in multiple time frames, and its post-earnings reaction is further testimony of BAC's underlying strength.

Sell Deere Stock Spreads to Grab Some Green

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Deere stock has pretty much remained between $81 and $85 for the past few months. This credit spread trade counts on that streak continuing.

Trade of the Day: RadioShack (RSH)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
RadioShack's problems are nothing new, and they're unlikely to change. With earnings coming up on Oct. 22, you can make a bearish bet with put options.

IBM Earnings Could Provide a Little Push

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Considering Wall Street's reserved optimism ahead of IBM earnings, bullish traders might be best off playing options spreads prior to the report.

Gold: It’s Still Too Bulky to Get Bullish on GLD

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite a meaningful fall off its 2011 highs, gold continues to act weak, and GLD likely needs more time to consolidate before bulls should make their move.

Pre-Earnings Play on a Growth Railroad Stock

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy
Yes, you read correctly -- a growth railroad stock. Kansas City Southern (KSU) has several factors going for it that should give a post-earnings boost.
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