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. 

Looking to the Futures: Natural Gas Falls Lower

Warmer temperatures throughout the United States have pushed Natural Gas prices lower.

Micro Crude Futures Offer Lower-Cost Oil Trading

Micro WTI Crude Oil futures offer smaller-sized contracts, allowing traders the opportunity to get precise exposure to the oil market but with a reduced financial commitment.

Today's Options Market Update

Equities are modestly higher as the calming continues in the banking sector following comments from Treasury Secretary Yellen that further deposit guarantees are being considered.

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Anxieties in the banking sector and interest rate volatility drive volatility in equity markets.

Trader Taxes: Form 8949 & Section 1256 Contracts

Traders have special tax considerations, including Schedule D, Form 8949, Section 1256 contracts, and collectibles tax treatment. Here are a few tips for tackling the extra filing.

Options Exercise, Assignment, and More: A Beginner's Guide

Learn about options exercise and options assignment before taking a position, not afterward. This guide can help you navigate the dynamics of options expiration.

Bollinger Bands: What They Are and How to Use Them

Bollinger Bands® help you identify sharp, short-term price movements and potential entry and exit points.

How to Recover From a Big Trading Loss

In a volatile market, you may find yourself with a surprising amount of trading losses, and big ones can undermine your confidence. Here's how to bounce back.

Margin: How Does It Work?

In the same way a bank can lend you money if you have equity in your house, your brokerage firm can lend you money against the value of the investments in your portfolio.

What to Know About Margin

Here are some things to consider when using margin and four tips for managing your risk.