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.

Bull’s Eye Report: Illumina (ILMN)

By Dave Moenning, Proprietor of StateoftheMarkets.com Sep 23, 2013

ILMN has been making higher highs and higher lows since early February, and right now is at a great entry point.

Keep an Eye on Industrials for Shorts

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 23, 2013

Industrial stocks have been selling off since September 18 -- a setup that could be good for shorts.

Make a Call on Target’s Holiday Strategy With Options (TGT)

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy Sep 23, 2013

Target is getting smarter about the holiday season, but it's currently discounted...which means call options are a great deal!

Play Market Uncertainty With a SPDR Gold Trust Credit Spread

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 23, 2013

With a Fed taper looming, gold may continue to drop. Here's a trade to take advantage of that.

Trade of the Day: American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. (MTGE)

By Ken Trester Sep 23, 2013

With several market indicators giving bullish readings, options traders should tilt their portfolios toward calls.

Ben Smashes the Dollar, Rallies the Euro

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 20, 2013

Ben Bernanke didn't just set off stocks, gold and oil -- he also lit a fire under the euro and FXE, which just broke technical resistance.

Negative Factors Cloud Red Hat’s Earnings (RHT)

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy Sep 20, 2013

Red Hat (RHT) is seeing increased costs and and decreased sales in two of its major segments -- but a put options trade could still put you in the black.

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

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 20, 2013

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 Sep 20, 2013

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 Sep 20, 2013

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 Sep 19, 2013

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 Sep 19, 2013

Parexel is one of the best opportunities in pharma right now.

Does QE Really Matter for Gold?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 19, 2013

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 Sep 19, 2013

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 Sep 19, 2013

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 Sep 19, 2013

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 Sep 19, 2013

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