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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Fade the Fear With a Short Put on EEM

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Traders afraid to chase the EEM into the stratosphere will be happy to know the ongoing stock drop has brought the fund back to more reasonable levels for entry.

Nike Stock Is Running Too Fast – Beat the Bell

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nike's post-earnings jump was a little too much too fast as it marked the charts with exhaustion buying. Some basing here in the medium-term is in order.

UPS — Buy or Trade Calls on a Package Deal

By Johnson Research Group
UPS could offer a potential “under-promise/outperform” situation as even the slightest earnings strength will catch the market off guard.

Bull’s Eye Report: Alliant Techsystems (ATK)

By Dave Moenning, Proprietor of StateoftheMarkets.com
Alliant Techsystems (ATK) is currently consolidating. Now's a great entry point for this high-flying defense stock.

Apple Stock Is Positioned to Push Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a selloff following its iPhone announcement, Apple stock bounced strongly in mid-September and is back in a multiweek consolidation zone.

The Top 10 Stock Charts to Watch in October

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Put these 10 companies on your watch list for October: Their stock charts indicate that big moves could be on the way.

Strangle TGT and Let Volatility Do Its Thing

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Target is throwing numerous plates in the air, and uncertainty about those plates could throw TGT for a whirl.

SSO — Double Down When D.C.’s Squabbles Die Down

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
This ETF gives 2x leverage on the S&P 500 -- which, if history is any indication, should bounce right up after current funding battles are resolved.

Bull’s Eye Report: First Financial Bankshares (FFIN)

By Dave Moenning, Proprietor of StateoftheMarkets.com
Insiders may sell for many reasons, but they only buy if they believe a stock is going up. That's why we're bullish on FFIN.

Jump Start eBay Stock With Covered Calls

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
If you want to buy eBay stock, wait for a breakout; if you already own EBAY and don’t believe it will top $59 this month, consider these covered calls.

Trade of the Day: TJX Companies (TJX)

By Ken Trester
Uncertainty reigns as the annual debt ceiling battle ramps up--so options traders should be extra selective in their picks.

Get Another Charge Out of Tesla Motors

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla stock has made traders money time and time again, but don't be scared to go to the well once more with this credit spread trade on TSLA.

Take a Shot at Apple Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Apple (AAPL) has become a moving target, but a well-placed arrow here could result in a bushel of profits.

Two-Part Trade for Accenture Earnings (ACN)

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy
Simultaneously buying a call and a put hedges your risk with ACN earnings today.

Don’t Fight Tesla Stock’s Electric Pull

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite a near vertical slope, Tesla stock keeps rallying higher. For now, TSLA traders should ask themselves: Why fight the trend?

Make a Guarded Play on Citigroup Stock

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Citigroup stock has fallen along with much of the market, it's coming up against technical support that should buoy this options trade.

Another Dip, Another Buying Opportunity in the SPY

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
With the current downturn in the SPY running a bit long in the tooth, the bulls might be prepping for another assault. Trade a bounce with put spreads.

Trade of the Day: Yingli Green Energy (YGE)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
This solar stock's business is not sustainable without bailouts from the Chinese goverment...and it's showing signs of a downturn ahead.

Ride the Reversal in Express Scripts

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
September's profit taking in Express Scripts has finally waned, and a bounce in ESRX appears likely. Here's my target for traders.
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