Understanding Trading Risks

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Before investing, learn more about the risks of online trading, including fast-moving markets and the risk of system unavailability.
Explore the risks and strategies of margin borrowing. Read Schwab's margin risk disclosure.
Find out whether option trading is right for you.
Learn more about active trader strategies and risks.

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Learn to be a smart investor from reading articles on Schwab's perspective.

Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Certain requirements must be met to trade options through Schwab. Please read the options disclosure document titled "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options."

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