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Trading basics
What Are Leveraged & Inverse ETFs & ETNs & How Do They Work?
Learn about the complexities of leveraged and inverse exchange-traded products (ETPs) and their potential risks and benefits.
Cryptocurrencies: Should You Invest in Them?
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been growing in popularity, but if you're considering investing in them, there are some key things you should know first.
How to Make Rational Buy and Sell Decisions
Schwab experts explain how to tune out market noise and make more deliberate investment decisions.
Common Pitfalls for New Options Traders
When it comes to options trading, education and awareness are important for establishing a strong foundation. Consider these common mistakes that traders often encounter.
From our trading experts
Market commentary
Current Winners and Losers in the Global Economy
U.S. financial markets are rocky, but that’s not true for all markets across the globe. Why the discrepancy, and where are potential opportunities?
Schwab Market Update: Conviction Remains Restrained, Stocks Finish Lower
U.S. equities finished in the red, but off the lows of the day, amid a choppy session after yesterday's sharp drop amid concerns about inflation pressures weighing on corporate profit margins.
Stock Market Volatility: Schwab's Quick Take
What our experts think about the recent stock market drop.
Doom and Gloom: When Will It End?
Bearish sentiment is becoming a contrarian support; but for now, aggressive Fed action, tightening financial conditions, and the liquidity drain may keep downward pressure on stocks.
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Options
Reducing Risk with a Credit Spread Options Strategy
Learn how credit spreads allow you to swap a limited amount of profit potential for the opportunity to reduce risk.
Option Strategy Spotlight: Long Call vs. Bull Call Spread
With so many bullish options strategies to choose from, how do you know which is right for your next trade? In this article, we'll compare two bullish options strategies in order to assist you with the decision-making process.
Common Pitfalls for New Options Traders
When it comes to options trading, education and awareness are important for establishing a strong foundation. Consider these common mistakes that traders often encounter.
Futures
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.
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.
Technical analysis
Trading Volume as a Market Indicator
Sometimes stock price trends aren't quite what they seem. Here's how to use volume to confirm or refute a trend.
The Ins and Outs of Short Selling
Make sure you understand the risks of short selling before taking the plunge.
Identifying Head-and-Shoulders Patterns in Stock Charts
Identifying so-called head-and-shoulders patterns can be tricky but profitable.
Trading Up-Close: Stop and Stop-Limit Orders
Learn the difference between a stop order and a stop-limit order and how to decide when to use one over the other
Fundamental analysis
How to Pick Stocks Using Fundamental and Technical Analysis
Find out how you can use these two stock-picking strategies together.
Time to Sell Your Dividend Stocks?
Picking your dividend-paying stocks is half the battle. How do you know when it's time to sell? Consider following these three steps.
Trading tools
Reducing Risk with a Credit Spread Options Strategy
Learn how credit spreads allow you to swap a limited amount of profit potential for the opportunity to reduce risk.
Option Strategy Spotlight: Long Call vs. Bull Call Spread
With so many bullish options strategies to choose from, how do you know which is right for your next trade? In this article, we'll compare two bullish options strategies in order to assist you with the decision-making process.