HOW TO TRADE OPTIONS

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

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.

Click here to access the Options Trading Glossary.

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