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
Stocks are on track for weekly losses, led by profit taking in technology stocks. The S&P 500 is wrestling with technical support at its 50-day SMA today, an indicator which the index hasn't closed below since April.
Looking to the Futures
On a day where there wasn’t much to celebrate for long traders across the broader market, Bitcoin’s price followed suit but held and closed above a key level for the 3rd straight day.
What Are Futures? What You Need to Know
Learn how futures contracts work, the history and evolution of futures trading, the role of futures contracts in the financial market, and more.
Margin Loans and Purchased Money Market Funds
Money market funds aren't the same as cash when it comes to margin loans. Understanding the key differences can help avoid surprise margin loans and interest charges.
Round Lots Regulatory Changes
New regulations will impact how bid, ask, and last sizes display on Schwab platforms starting Nov. 3, 2025. The updates will take effect automatically—no client action is required.
Q3 Tech Earnings Preview: All Eyes on AI Spending
As major tech firms report this week and next, investors will focus on how much they're spending on AI. Cloud competition is also top of mind, along with early iPhone 17 sales.
Unbalanced Butterfly and Strong Directional Bias
A guide to using unbalanced butterflies for traders who have a strong directional bias but want to generate income and ensure they have defined risk.
A Guide to the Covered Strangle Options Strategy
Learn how covered strangles can potentially help traders earn extra income from options and manage their stock positions during periods of sideways trading.
Investing Basics: What Are Stocks?
Start your investing journey by learning how stocks work, how to analyze them, and the benefits and risks involved with owning them.
How to Tell If a Market Is Overbought or Oversold
Overbought and oversold readings aren't as straightforward as they sound. But understood in context, they can provide traders some insight when making entry and exit decisions.