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
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.
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
Houghton and Atkeson
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.
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.
