Investing Strategies
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Investing Strategies
How to Invest in Cryptocurrency
Learn how to invest in cryptocurrency responsibly as a beginner, from assessing the risks to choosing the right digital assets.
Today's Options Market Update
Investors expect a 25-basis-point rate cut today, with a small chance of 50 basis points. The Fed's economic and rate projections loom large, along with Chairman Powell's remarks.
Stocks Flat Ahead of Fed
Investors expect a 25-basis point rate cut today, with a small chance of 50 basis points. The Fed's economic and rate projections loom large, along with Chairman Powell's remarks.
Looking to the Futures
Japanese Yen futures (/6J) indecisive as of late as traders await policy decisions.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks looked past softening labor market data and took a "don't fight the Fed" stance this week as stocks climbed higher into record territory.
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Perspective: Inflation Problem
A Federal Reserve rate cut won't necessarily lower longer-term bond yields or mortgage rates.
Corporate Bond Opportunities
Investment-grade corporate bond yields remain attractive compared to recent history. And don’t forget that starting yields are often good indicators of future total returns.
How to Use Implied Volatility
Learn how implied volatility (IV) percentiles can help identify when to use various options strategies. Rank volatility using IV percentiles to see if changes are normal or unusual.
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Lower Bond Yields: You Can't Get There From Here
The Federal Reserve may cut rates a couple of times by year-end, but the pace and magnitude of easing in 2026 is unclear. There are still some roadblocks to lower bond yields.
Short Straddles vs. Strangles
Short straddles and strangles can help traders take advantage of range-bound trading or drops in implied volatility. But advanced options strategies carry greater potential risk.
Investing: Cryptocurrency
Learn the basics of cryptocurrencies: what they are, their benefits and risks, and how investors can gain exposure to them.
Investing Strategies
Investing: Cryptocurrency
Learn the basics of cryptocurrencies: what they are, their benefits and risks, and how investors can gain exposure to them.
Tax Tips for Traders
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.
Stock Market Cycle Stages
Learn to identify the four stages of a stock market cycle: accumulation, markup, distribution, and markdown.
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How to Read the Fed Minutes
Learning to read the Fed minutes effectively can help traders understand the central bank's policy-making process, sentiment, and rate expectations, all of which can impact markets.
International Bonds Outlook
When the value of the U.S. dollar declines, international developed-market bonds tend to become attractive. Here's why the bond outlook is more positive than it has been for the past decade.
Q2 Nvidia Earnings
Nvidia, the biggest AI-chip firm, reports Wednesday. Watchlist items include the pathway toward resuming H20 chip sales in China, revenue guidance, and Blackwell growth.
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