Investing Strategies
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Investing Strategies
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are mostly higher around midday as markets await the Fed, mega-cap tech earnings and clarity around U.S./China trade.
How Investors Use Market Cap
Market capitalization is a key guidepost for anyone building a portfolio. Here's what to know.
Stocks Up Before Fed, Mega Caps
Stocks rose again, led by surging shares of Nvidia, as the Fed decision and earnings from three mega caps loom. Perceived progress on a China trade deal lifted the chip market.
Looking to the Futures
While platinum and silver have retreated from recent highs, they are still the top performers this year.
Understanding Solana ETPs
Trading of solana ETPs started October 28, 2025, but investors should proceed with caution.
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Round Lots Regulatory Changes
New regulations will impact how bid, ask, and last sizes display on Schwab platforms starting Nov. 3, 2025. The updates will take effect automatically—no client action is required.
How to Read the Beige Book
Effectively reading the Federal Reserve's Beige Book can help investors spot economic, industry, and consumer trends that could potentially impact investment portfolios.
5 Reasons to Consider Munis Now
Municipal bonds offer tax-adjusted yields, generally high credit quality, and other advantages that may make them attractive investments.
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Q3 2025 Tech Earnings
As major tech firms report this week and next, investors will focus on how much they're spending on AI. Cloud competition is also top of mind, along with early iPhone 17 sales.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on track to close out this week in all-time high territory despite uncertainty around trade, AI investment exuberance, and a government shutdown.
Update on High-Yield Defaults
Bankruptcies by high-yield issuers have made headlines recently, but defaults have grown more common in recent years.
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Charting: Unbalanced Butterfly
A guide to using unbalanced butterflies for traders who have a strong directional bias but want to generate income and ensure they have defined risk.
A Guide to Covered Strangles
Learn how covered strangles can potentially help traders earn extra income from options and manage their stock positions during periods of sideways trading.
Perspective: In the Dark
The stock and bond markets are taking the government shutdown—and lack of data releases—in stride, but how long the calm might last is an open question.
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What Are Stocks?
Start your investing journey by learning how stocks work, how to analyze them, and the benefits and risks involved with owning them.
Overbought, Oversold Markets
Overbought and oversold readings aren't as straightforward as they sound. But understood in context, they can provide traders some insight when making entry and exit decisions.
Q3 2025 Bank Earnings On Tap
Big banks begin reporting Tuesday and are expected to benefit from a steeper yield curve, strong trading, and investment banking demand. The profit path ahead is less certain.
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