Trading
Learn how to develop and implement a trading plan that consists of analyzing the markets, filtering for potential opportunities, assessing risks, executing trades, and evaluating results.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CLQ25) ended Friday’s session slightly higher in a volatile trading session as traders assess the potential for involvement by the U.S. in the Israel-Iran conflict.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on track for modest weekly losses as higher oil prices, a reluctant Fed and continued Middle East strife give investors pause.
Options Strategy Spotlight: Long Call vs. Bull Call Spread
With so many bullish options strategies to choose from, how do you know which is right for your next trade? We'll compare two bullish options strategies in order to assist you with the decision-making process.
Filtering the Market Using Technical Analysis
Identify and evaluate potential trade opportunities using technical analysis tools, including trendlines, moving averages, volume, and more.
Using Bookmap on thinkorswim®
Bookmap is a charting application available on thinkorswim that offers visual insight into real-time market data. Traders can use it to better visualize supply, demand, and volume.
3 Smart Skills for Informed Trading
Trading involves multiple skills, and traders can potentially improve their trading acumen—and potentially their results—by following these tips that may be associated with more balanced returns.
Data Decoder: Deciphering Messages in Key Reports
A host of data influences the market, including jobs and GDP. Learn how savvy investors decipher their meaning and what they watch for beneath the surface.
Using Chart Divergences to Make Trading Decisions
When technical indicators and price changes that normally correlate instead move apart, known as chart divergences, it can be a signal to potentially adjust a trading strategy.
Q1 Retail Earnings in Uncertain Year
While Q1 retail earnings results are expected to be good, analysts will be watching for indications about tariff management for the rest of the year.
Three Things to Know About the Wheel Strategy
The options wheel strategy involves selling cash-secured puts, and if they're assigned, writing covered calls on the stock, which might be repeatable. Here are three things to know.