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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5 Top Stock Trades for Monday: BA, MS, WMT, AA, KO

Boeing, Morgan Stanley, Walmart, Alcoa and Coca-Cola were our top stock trades for Monday. Let's look at how the charts set up for next week.

3 Most-Shorted Stocks for Buying

Many of the market's most-shorted stocks have been left out of this week's rally to new highs, but some names are ready to rebound strongly.

It’s All Downhill for Nikola Stock

It's been a real-life downhill ride in NKLA stock and today's continued bearish cargo suggests a trend in motion will remain in motion.

3 Ways to Profit in Gold Stocks as Gold Prices Surge

The downtrend in gold is over, and a new bull has been born. Here are three gold stocks to buy to participate in the advance.

How to Catch Nio as its Stock Falls Into Proven Support Levels

Nio stock is entering a proven support zone. Catching this falling knife worked twice before here, so it's worth trying it again.

Zoom Stock Is Vulnerable Through This Earnings Event

ZM stock is a fan favorite but they won't hesitate to sell it if they don't like the earnings statistics on the company's next report.

4 Top Stock Trades for Friday: SPCE, CCIV, PEP, PLUG

Virgin Galactic, Churchill Capital, PepsiCo and Plug Power were our top stock trades for Friday. That said, let's look at the charts now.

Don’t Discount or Count Out Microvision Shares

Microvision has a little something for bulls and bears, as well as a lot of uncertainty supporting a big move to come in MVIS stock.

Surf the Chop in Carnival Corp with this Options Trade

Carnival earnings failed to impress, but cash flow trades on CCL stock still look good. Here's a naked put play with a great payout.

3 Stocks to Fade Headed into the Sell-in-May Season

The bulls are in charge of the indices but within it there are stocks to fade. Today's picks are easy bets against the weak links.

4 Top Stock Trades for Thursday: GS, DOGE, MARA, PLTR

Goldman Sachs, Dogecoin, Marathon Digital and Palantir were our top stock trades for Thursday. Here's how the charts are setting up now.

Churchill Capital Makes a Bearish U-Turn

Lucid Motors is a very promising name in the EV space, but right now an investment CCIV stock is better aligned with a bear put spread.

3 Software Stocks Making a Comeback

Tech is on the mend and software stocks are rising. These three companies are bottoming and ready to buy.

How to Time Palantir Stock Entry Without Guesswork

PLTR stock is worth owning for the long term but it is best to pick favorable entry points to avoid obvious potential pitfalls.

Why the Wait Is Over in Alibaba Stock

If you've been waiting to buy shares of Alibaba, there's no time like the present to purchase a hedged collar strategy on BABA stock.

4 Top Stock Trades for Wednesday: AAL, WFC, RIOT, TSLA

American Airlines, Wells Fargo, Riot Blockchain and Tesla were our top stock trades for Wednesday. That said, let's look at a few charts now.

A Lower-Risk Way to Play the Potential Short Squeeze in SOS Stock

SOS stock has reached a speculative peak with massive stock and option trading. Time to take advantage with a covered call trade.

Here’s a More Calculated Bet on Pershing Square Tontine Holdings

Off and on the price chart, PSTH stock has a lot to offer today's investors, but those bullish prospects hold very real downside risks as well.

Trade Palantir as Growth Stocks Heat Up

The Nasdaq is ripping to new highs bringing buyers back to growth stocks like Palantir. Here's how to trade PLTR stock now.