Investing Strategies
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Investing Strategies
Schwab Market Update: Opening
Treasury yields spiked to new highs early this morning, dampening yesterday's fleeting signs of strength in the stock market. Fresh economic data showed that weekly jobless claims remained very light, and GDP was unchanged in the second quarter.
Schwab Market Update: Closing
The major equities indexes recovered some ground in a late-session bounce after spending most of the day weighed by concerns over Treasury yields and fuel prices.
Financial Resolutions
Here are five steps we encourage all investors to consider taking to help boost their financial fitness at any time of the year.
Today's Options Market Update
The toxic trifecta of rising yields, a firm dollar, and expensive crude oil remains in place, but a slight pullback in Treasury yields appeared to give major indexes an overnight lift. Shares of some mega-caps rose ahead of the open, but Costco (COST) fell after its earnings report.
Looking to the Futures
Investor and consumer sentiment hit lows while rating agencies express concerns of impending government shutdown.
Investing Strategies
Looking to the Futures
Investor and consumer sentiment hit lows while rating agencies express concerns of impending government shutdown.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks have a rough week and may be in for more volatility.
Market Perspective: Tension
Competing narratives have emerged to describe the state of the U.S. economy.
Investing Strategies
Treasury Yields: What's Next?
We expect yields to fall later this year and into 2024 as inflation continues to cool.
Trading in Retirement Accounts
Trading in a retirement account has potential advantages and disadvantages for traders to consider as they assess if trading in a retirement account is part of their strategy.
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.
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Trading in Retirement Accounts
Trading in a retirement account has potential advantages and disadvantages for traders to consider as they assess if trading in a retirement account is part of their strategy.
Vertical Spreads Risk & Reward
When trading vertical options spreads, the maximum risk and profit potential are defined and relatively straightforward to calculate. Here's how to assess the risk parameters.
Credit vs. Debit Spreads
When deciding between trading credit spreads or debit spreads, it can be helpful to align the options strike prices and expirations with the level and direction of implied volatility.
Investing Strategies
Simple Moving Average Crossovers
A simple moving average crossover system can help you evaluate potential entry and exit points in a trading strategy.
Vertical Spreads Risk & Reward
When trading vertical options spreads, the maximum risk and profit potential are defined and relatively straightforward to calculate. Here's how to assess the risk parameters.
Credit vs. Debit Spreads
When deciding between trading credit spreads or debit spreads, it can be helpful to align the options strike prices and expirations with the level and direction of implied volatility.
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The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market or economic conditions.