LEARN OPTIONS TRADING
Financial Transparency Too Little Too Late?
The long, drawn-out and certainly painful credit crisis that's rocking the stock market and the economy has caused many of the 'big boys' to buckle down and admit that they'd gotten hit.
Top 10 Novice Trading Mistakes
It's exciting to start growing your investment 'pot of gold.' But it could get emptied quickly if you don't protect your starting capital.
We love the profit potential that comes from seeing an inexpensive option play skyrocket into a big winner, but some options are cheap for a reason.
A quick quiz -- what are the three things you can short? Check your answers below.
This options-trading glossary, sponsored by thinkorswim, aims to be a comprehensive reference for beginning, intermediate and expert traders. To walk the walk (and, more importantly, to profit like the pros!), you've got to be able to talk the talk. This easy-to-use and -understand glossary can help you to decipher broker-speak and learn a new phrase or strategy each day to help you become a stronger, more confident trader.
Financial Transparency Too Little Too Late?
The long, drawn-out and certainly painful credit crisis that's rocking the stock market and the economy has caused many of the 'big boys' to buckle down and admit that they'd gotten hit.
Declining Dollar Tree Turns Giving Tree
You know what you can get for a buck, besides a hamburger or a candy bar? An incredible short-side position that could turn 500% in a matter of weeks.
Live Well, Thanks to Dying Companies
If you don't want to buy a company's products or services, you shouldn't buy their stocks.
'Earn' Your Trading Stripes This Season
Until a time comes around again when we're able to extend our holding periods for long-side trades, the strategy is simple: Keep it short and sweet.
Dawn Pennington
Learn to Speak 'Greek' -- Profits Without the Toga
How is the true price of an option determined? Don't let it all be 'Greek' to you. We'll show you how four fraternity brothers work together to create a party in your portfolio.
Today we'll talk about why you may be feeling a sense of déjá vu if you come across an option you might have seen -- or even traded -- before.
Market-Makers Can Make or Break Options Trades
Market-makers can change the entire trading landscape in a single session. Let us explain how these mega-investors impact your portfolio.
Not All Call Buying is Bullish
If you would like a conservative strategy that lets you collect premiums, listen as we explain how a bear-call spread works.
Synthetic Call Options Similar to Real Deal
Create synthetic options to stimulate a long stock position or a combination of stock and call options to replicate the returns of both long and short put options.