HOW TO TRADE OPTIONS

OPTIONS TRADING EXPLAINED

How GLD Can Protect Your Portfolio Against Inflation

While gold is an ideal hedge against inflation, investing in the actual spot commodity or speculating in the futures market can be expensive for most individual traders. Now there's a simpler way to invest in gold. more

ETFs vs. ETNs: Which is Better?

Which type of fund is ideal for diversifying your portfolio? Find out in this one-on-one comparison. more

Recent Volatility Got You Spooked? Try Spreads

If market volatility is making you nervous, try trading option spreads to reduce your risk. more

Technical Analysis 101

If you're interested in getting started with technical analysis, then you've come to the right place. more

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OPTIONS TRADING TERMS

Options-Trading Terminology

This options-trading glossary, sponsored by thinkorswim, aims to be a comprehensive reference for beginning, intermediate and expert traders. To walk the walk (and, more importantly, to profit like the pros!), you've got to be able to talk the talk. This easy-to-use and -understand glossary can help you to decipher broker-speak and learn a new phrase or strategy each day to help you become a stronger, more confident trader.

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OPTIONS TRADING EXAMPLES

5 Short-Side Investment Rules

What are the five rules for constructing great short-side positions? Read on to find out. more

Outsmart the 'Dumb Money' With Profitable Earnings Trades

Everyone wants to follow what they perceive as the 'smart money.' But don't confuse those players with the 'dumb money' -- because you can make BIG profits off of their foolish bets! more

Make Explosive Option Profits This Earnings Season

In the next few weeks, almost every CEO of every publicly traded company in the land will get in line outside the Earnings Confessional and tell the truth to the world. more

The Value of 99 Cents

There's money to be made from the economic slowdown. Listen to find out how we did it on the short side. more

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Houghton and Atkeson

What's Ahead for the Markets

Looking into June, the market should begin refocusing on upcoming earnings reports for evidence the economy is gaining momentum.

Watching the Treasury's Actions

In the short-term, the government's bond auction is likely to be a key driver of stocks.

Treasury Auction Boosts Market

The Treasury's auction of two-year notes brought an upside surprise which should alleviate fears of a lack of demand for U.S. paper.

Credit Markets Point to Upturn

The credit market, a reliable indicator of equity direction, suggests we will break out of the SPX's trading range to the upside.

Market Cooling Down

The market seems to be saying that a 30% move up from the lows is ahead of the real economy and the market needs to allow the economy to catch up.