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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Say Yes to Drugs with a Jazz Pharmaceuticals Credit Spread (JAZZ)

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Two of Jazz Pharmaceuticals' drugs are showing record growth, and the stock just keeps making new highs. Can it last?

Trade of the Day: Quanta Services (PWR)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
There is a high probability that Quanta will likely be awarded repair work by Xcel in the Colorado flood crisis -- a big positive for its gross margins.

This Top Stock Just Became an Even Better Buy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Given recent trading action, I am upping my buy under and target for ONEOK (OKE).

Dow Theorists, Rejoice! Another Buy Signal Has Been Spotted

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A Dow Theory buy signal is among several compelling developments setting up for railroad stock Norfolk Southern. Use this options trade to capitalize.

Bull’s Eye Report: Parexel (PRXL)

By Dave Moenning, Proprietor of StateoftheMarkets.com
Parexel is one of the best opportunities in pharma right now.

Does QE Really Matter for Gold?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The conventional wisdom is that quantitative easing boosts the price of gold, but this assertion isn't supported by gold's actual performance results.

Grow Your Profits with Fertilizer Stock CF Industries (CF)

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy
Fertilizer stock CF Industries looks undervalued, yet it shows great growth potential. Take advantage with call options.

Priceline Stock Hits $1,000. Now What?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Priceline stock rode the Fed-induced wave of jubilation to all-time highs Wednesday, even glancing the $1,000 mark. So, where is PCLN headed next?

Trade of the Day: Ford (F)

By Bryan Perry
Use a buy-write covered call strategy to capitalize on the fact that Ford (F) is going up while also putting some downside protection in place.

Light It Up With Cree Options

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cree, which has hobbled since a rough earnings report, appears to have cleared an important technical hurdle. Bullish traders should consider these credit spreads.

Punch the Golden ‘No Taper’ Ticket With GLD

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The Fed's fakeout Wednesday sent GLD zooming over its 50-day MA -- a technical sign it should move even higher.

Keep Riding LinkedIn Stock’s Relentless Rise

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
LinkedIn is among several Internet stocks on the right end of the momentum train. Keep chasing LinkedIn stock higher with this options trade.

Bull’s Eye Report: Prestige Brands Holdings (PBH)

By Dave Moenning, Proprietor of StateoftheMarkets.com
This consumer goods holding company's long- and intermediate-term uptrends are still intact, and it looks poised to move higher from here.

Credit Card Stocks Are Maxing Out

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Credit card stocks like MasterCard and Discover Financial have roared to new heights, but a mid-September cooldown might be in the offing.

Spruce Up Your Trading With Calls on Pier 1 Imports (PIR)

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy
PIR nearly toppled in the recession, but it built itself up again as the housing market improved. Call options are a good bet going into earnings.

Trade of the Day: Oracle (ORCL)

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Though this company is trying to make up ground with strategic alliances, it's unlikely the earnings report will bring good news.

Bull’s Eye Report: Cabot Oil & Gas (COG)

By Dave Moenning, Proprietor of StateoftheMarkets.com
This energy stock has maintained a long-term up-trend while only pulling back on a few occasions in a modest manner.

Sell Puts on the Current Facebook Dip

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Do you want to pick up Facebook stock if it drops to $40? Rather than using a buy limit order, consider short puts instead.

Toll Brothers (TOL) Ready for a Rebound?

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy
TOL has seen some weakness lately, but fundamental strength in the homebuilding area bodes well for the stock. Take advantage with call options.
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