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.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
The Dow Jones, S&P 500 Equal Weight and Russell 2000 all hit fresh all-time highs this week while tech stocks slumped on AI concerns. Will sector rotation be enough to set the bulls up for a year-end rally?
Looking to the Futures
Bitcoin traded lower on Thursday and has been nearly flat since Wednesday’s FOMC rate determination surprising traders that were expecting a bullish trend.
What Are 0DTE Options? Learn the Basics
Explore the popularity of 0DTE options trading. With increased volume comes tighter spreads but beware of market volatility. Learn about the potential risks and rewards.
Option Traders: How Portfolio Margin Works
Portfolio margin is available to qualified Schwab clients who have a margin account and meet the requirements. Learn more about what it is, how it works, and the risks involved.
Contango and Backwardation Explained
The slope of a futures curve—whether in contango or backwardation—can greatly impact the profitability and risk involved in several trading strategies.
Are Transports Losing Their Barometer Status?
Amid tech competition and industry challenges, transports—long seen as an economic barometer—were outpaced by major indexes over the last year. Is the sector still a useful tool?
Trading the VIX: Strategies for the Fear Index
Some traders use products tied to the VIX to hedge their portfolios against market declines or speculate on shifts in volatility. But trading the VIX carries significant risk.
Intro to Put Ratio Options Spreads
Discover how traders may use put ratio options spreads to pursue specific financial objectives, as well as the strategy's advantages and risks.
Box Spreads: What They Are and How to Use Them
A box spread options strategy can be a useful cash management tool when executed correctly, potentially helping traders lend or borrow money synthetically via the options market.
Q3 Retail Earnings Preview: Consumer Mood Darkens
Consumers are in a sour mood over inflation and jobs as major retailers prepare to report earnings and offer their outlooks for the holiday shopping period.