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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Read This Before You Trade Apple’s iPhone Announcement

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The debut of the iPhone 5C is putting the spotlight on Apple's stock, but you're better off steering clear of AAPL.

Bull’s Eye Report: DealerTrack Technologies (TRAK)

By Dave Moenning, Proprietor of StateoftheMarkets.com
Internet stock TRAK is sitting at a great spot to buy before it zooms back up to its highs.

4 Reasons Pep Boys (PBY) is Turning Back Up

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy
With 17 new stores in California, Pep Boys is growing in a way that its competitors aren't -- creating a good opportunity to buy call options.

Apple Stock Looks Bullish Heading Into iPhone Announcement

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A push past the $502 level could mean a more sustained charge at higher highs for Apple stock.

LinkedIn Stock Should Hold Down the Fort

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
LinkedIn's ride over strong earnings and its breach of technical resistance should keep the stock aloft long enough to let these credit spreads pay off.

Trade of the Day: Northrop Grumman (NOC)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Northrop Grumman (NOC) has recently been channeling, and could jump to the top of its 20-day Keltner channel.

Bull’s Eye Report: Costar Group (CSGP)

By Dave Moenning, Proprietor of StateoftheMarkets.com
Given the way CSGP has traded in the past two years, today is a rare opportunity to catch a ride on this rocketship stock.

Under Armour Keeps Wicking Away the Bears

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Under Armour stock continues to power higher and is acting technically well, but is a bit overextended. Potential buyers must tiptoe between caution and opportunity.

Build Your Profits With Hovnanian (HOV) Options

By Ian Harvey, Editor of Stock Options Made Easy
Though there's a lot of shorts in HOV, analyst estimates have been moving higher...a combination that makes the call options attractively priced.

Trade of the Day: Micron Technology (MU)

By Ken Trester
With indicators giving mixed signals, it's a good idea to keep a balanced mix of puts and calls--and here is one call that should succeed in this market.

Small-Caps Look Due for a Stumble

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
An ominous pattern is emerging in the Russell 2000 -- selling call spreads lets you take advantage of the coming swoon.
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