Trading Up-Close: Bear Markets & Bull Traps

September 14, 2022
Learn about what a bull trap is and why they show up during bear markets.

Why do short-term rallies often occur during bear market cycles and what do they look like? We explain the mechanics behind bull traps and give an example from 2008.

Trading Up-Close: Bear Markets & Bull Traps

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What is it like to trade with Schwab?

Weekly Trader's Outlook

A month-end uptick is too little, too late as the fourth losing September in a row comes to a close.

Looking to the Futures

The December E-Mini S&P 500 contract has been looking for a direction amid rising yields.

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are finding some bid support as yields, oil prices and the U.S. Dollar move modestly lower.

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