Weekly Trader's Outlook
Bullish technical developments and seasonality may help stocks maintain "melt-up" mode into next week.
Today's Options Market Update
As this placeholder week between substantial bundles of data and earnings winds down, stocks treaded water early Friday with a close eye on the bond market following yesterday's late sell-off that ended the long rally on Wall Street.
Ex-Dividend Dates: Understanding Dividend Risk
When holding an in-the-money call option on a stock that's about to pay a dividend, be aware of dividend risks and how they can impact an investment.
The Risks of Options Assignment
Before entering an options trade, traders should consider the possibility of early assignment. Learn more about assignment and how to help reduce the risks associated with it.
Form 1099-B: Cost Basis and Options Trading
Learn what cost basis is, where to find it on Form 1099-B, and what option traders might expect with their Form 1099-B.
Trading Covered Calls & Short Puts
In this webcast, your education coach will discuss how and when some options traders might employ the covered call strategy in their income portfolios. Expect a balanced education on the potential benefits and risks of this strategy, and explore the tools that can help you implement it.
Getting Started with Options
This webcast is carefully structured to help new option traders along the leverage learning curve. Your education coach will introduce you to options terminology, clarify the common opportunities and risks, and explain the associated rights and obligations to help you become more confident with your understanding of options trading.
Options Greeks: Gamma Explained
As stock options get closer to expiration, options prices can change quickly. Understanding options gamma could help traders better manage their stock options positions.
Straddles vs. Strangles Options Strategies
Options straddles and strangles are a way for advanced traders to get exposure to volatility. Learn more about straddle and strangle options strategies.