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. 

Bitcoin Volatility Shrinks to Magnificent 7 Levels

Bitcoin is now less volatile than some Magnificent 7 stocks, but it's still capable of steep, prolonged declines.

Earnings on Speed Dial: Why Quarterly Calls Matter

A company's earnings call gives investors a ringside seat, providing insights and perspective that go beyond the numbers. Here's how they work and what to listen for.

Fed Watch: Can AI Productivity Gain Cut Inflation?

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh sees AI-fueled productivity keeping inflation down while also helping the economy grow. This theory isn't universally accepted, even at the Fed.

Less Magnificent: Why Mega-Caps Limp Post-Results

Magnificent Seven stocks stumbled after Q4 earnings, continuing a trend and hurting the broad market. Reasons are varied and not likely ending soon, so investor focus is shifting.

Weekly Options: Uses, Risks, and Trade-offs

Learn how weekly stock options can potentially help option traders adjust their exposure during market events like earnings releases or economic announcements.

How to Buy the Dip

Learn what it means to "buy the dip" and what to consider before doing it.

Trading Psychology: Recovering From Big Losses

A big trading loss can have a lasting impact on a trader's state of mind and hinder successful trading. Learn how to process losses and return to disciplined trading.

Stock Market Terminology: 200+ Investing Definitions

Get definitions for more than 200 common investing terms.

How to Use Heikin Ashi Charts

Heikin ashi charts can potentially help traders identify when trends are likely to reverse. Learn how to read these charts and how to use them when trading.

3 Stock Options Trading Stats on thinkorswim

Learn how three options statistics on thinkorswim—implied and historical volatility, the Sizzle Index, and the put/call ratio—can help traders make more informed decisions.