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. 

Technical Indicators: 3 Trading Traps to Avoid

Traders use a stock's price patterns to help identify entry and exit points, but those patterns can be misleading. Here's how to avoid three common technical trading traps.

Getting Started with Technical Analysis | Lesson 8

In this webcast we discussed the importance of having an investing plan. We went through common elements that are found on many investing plans.

Getting Started with Technical Analysis | Lesson 7

Cameron May will introduce and illustrate six common chart price patterns that technical traders might use in the planning of a trade.

Getting Started with Options (Week 12 of 12)

In this webcast, we discussed the 7 things I wish I had known when I started trading options and stock investing.

How to Trade Futures for Beginners

We'll explain the basics of how to trade futures and show a simple futures trade, so you'll be able to start practicing in papermoney® on the thinkorswim® desktop platform.

Getting Started with Technical Analysis | Lesson 6

In this video, we discuss example bullish and bearish chart entry signals, and we pair those with sample techniques for managing both profitable and unprofitable trades.

2024 Election: Latest Insights from Schwab Experts

Wondering how the upcoming U.S. election might affect your portfolio? Schwab experts share their views on Washington, financial markets, tax policy, and more.

5 Elements of a Smart Trade Plan

Find out why you should have a trade plan—and the five elements that may help you put it to work successfully.  

Getting Started with Options (Week 11 of 12)

In this webcast, we discussed when and why a trader might consider using a protective put. We placed several example trades.

Getting Started with Technical Analysis | Lesson 5

In this webcast, we looked at common types of trend indicators and oscillators which included simple moving averages, the MACD and the RSI (Relative Strength Indicator).