Investing Strategies
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Investing Strategies
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are modestly higher today which is being led by a tech rebound.
Schwab Market Update: Closing
Continued gains by large-cap stocks pushed the S&P 500 onto bull market turf as investors look toward Fed meeting, inflation numbers.
Schwab Market Update: Opening
Despite yesterday's surprise Canadian rate hike, the markets still anticipate a Fed pause next week.
Looking to the Futures
The July Henry Hub Natural Gas contract (NGN23) traded at 2.336, up .074 points in afternoon trading on Wednesday. Natural gas traded as high as 2.346 on Wednesday following the last several days’ positive weather reports. This marks the 4th consecutive trading day of gains and the highest closing price since May 31st.
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Investing Strategies
Outlook: Fixed Income
Despite high volatility in the bond market during the first half of the year, what's surprising is how much didn't change.
How to Hedge Against Correction
How to use S&P 500 put options for downside portfolio protection when concerns over an event-driven sell-off are elevated.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Equities advance on debt ceiling deal and strong employment data.
Investing Strategies
Volatile Markets: What You Can Do
When markets may become volatile, it's a good time to check your asset allocation and investment strategies. Consider these six steps.
ETNs: The Facts and the Risks
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been around since 1993, and there's no doubt that they are popular with investors. Exchange-traded notes (ETNs) may have a similar sounding name, but ETNs are not the same as ETFs, and they carry some important risks to be aware of.
Mastering Market Orders
Learn about the characteristics, risks, and advantages of market orders.
Investing Strategies
ETNs: The Facts and the Risks
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been around since 1993, and there's no doubt that they are popular with investors. Exchange-traded notes (ETNs) may have a similar sounding name, but ETNs are not the same as ETFs, and they carry some important risks to be aware of.
Using the P/E Ratio
Find out what traders should look for and look out for with the price-to-earnings ratio (P/E ratio).
Mastering Market Orders
Learn about the characteristics, risks, and advantages of market orders.
Investing Strategies
Pattern Day Trader Rules
If you're a frequent trader, you could face permanent restrictions if you fall afoul of pattern day trader rule.
Why Personalized Indexing?
Personalized indexing can put greater control in the hands of individual investors.
Perspective: Debt Standoff
Political brinkmanship in Washington adds to concerns about the economy.
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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.