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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High-Volume Breakout Makes This Stock an Immediate Buy

Pitney Bowes (PBI) broke cleanly through resistance on news of the sale of its management services business.

Whole Foods Stock Feels Ripe for a Run

Despite jitters in the broader U.S. stock market, Whole Foods stock continues acting well and looks to favor more upside.

Fade the Fear With a Short Put on EEM

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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)

Simultaneously buying a call and a put hedges your risk with ACN earnings today.

Don’t Fight Tesla Stock’s Electric Pull

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

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

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.