Futures

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Futures

Looking to the Futures: Oil Oscillates on Rumors and China Covid Controls

Oil prices swung down and right back up in Monday’s session among reports that OPEC+ was considering an output increase.

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies: How You Could Invest in Them

There are multiple ways to access the cryptocurrency market, including over-the-counter trusts, mutual funds and ETFs, futures, and the stocks of companies involved in cryptocurrencies.

Futures

What Is a Micro E-Mini Future?

Micro E-mini futures offer traders exposure to four leading U.S. stock indexes in bite-size contracts.

ETFs

VIX ETFs: The Facts and Risks

Investors are fascinated by the VIX Index due to its tendency to spike during market turmoil. VIX ETFs exist but they track VIX index futures, instead of the index directly. Find out why this can be an issue.

Futures

7 Tips Every Futures Trader Should Know

Here are seven strategies to help you improve your futures trading knowledge.

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Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.

Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Certain requirements must be met to trade options through Schwab. Investing involves risks, including loss of principal. Hedging and protective strategies generally involve additional costs and do not assure a profit or guarantee against loss. With long options, investors may lose 100% of funds invested. Covered calls provide downside protection only to the extent of the premium received. Please read the options disclosure document titled "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options." Supporting documentation for any claims or statistical information is available upon request.

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