Options
Learn about options trading, from how to place your first options trade to more advanced topics.
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.
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.
How to Use Walk Limit Orders for Options Trading
Schwab's proprietary Walk Limit orders for options automate the process of placing limit orders, increasing or decreasing the price for traders along the bid/ask spread.
Analyze Vertical Spreads with the Risk Profile Tool
Learn how to set up and analyze an options spread using the Risk Profile tool on the thinkorswim platform for more complex trades like vertical spreads.
Managing Cash-Secured Puts for Income Strategies
Cash-secured puts may generate short-term income or enable purchase of desired stocks at a favorable price. Know what to do if the cash-secured put doesn't work out as planned.
How to Hedge Against an Event-Driven Correction
How to use S&P 500 put options for temporary downside portfolio protection when concerns over an event-driven sell-off are elevated.