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Beware Tax Drag

Excessive turnover in taxable accounts can lead to tax consequences.

April 12, 2024 • Hayden Adams

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Understanding Stock Settlement

Learn about main types of settlement violations, their consequences, and how to avoid them.

April 10, 2024

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Trading on Vacation

Not sure what to do with your trades while on vacation? Here are four questions to consider when deciding whether—and how—to trade during your trip.

April 08, 2024

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Learning From Your Losers

Doing a post-mortem on your trades can help you better understand where things went wrong.

March 11, 2024

Market updates

thinkorswim basics

Intro to thinkorswim® Desktop

Welcome to thinkorswim®. In this video we'll provide a high-level tour of the most commonly used features of the thinkorswim trading platform.

August 28, 2023

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Set Up thinkorswim® for Stocks

In this tutorial, we'll demonstrate ways to set up the thinkorswim® desktop platform for stock trading.

August 28, 2023

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Set Up thinkorswim® for Options

How to customize the thinkorswim® desktop platform especially for options—streamlining the option chain based on your trading style, setting up custom options screeners, and more.

August 28, 2023

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thinkorswim® Web Overview

In this tutorial, we'll take a tour of the thinkorswim® web platform and show you how to get started.

August 28, 2023

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thinkorswim® iOS

Learn how to navigate and place trades on the thinkorswim® mobile app for iPhone.

October 10, 2023

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thinkorswim® Android

Learn how to navigate and place trades on the thinkorswim® mobile app for Android.

October 11, 2023

Options trading for beginners

Risks of Options Assignment

Before entering an options trade, traders should consider the possibility of early assignment. Learn more about assignment and how to help reduce the risks associated with it.

October 23, 2023

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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.

September 01, 2023

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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.

September 01, 2023

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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.

September 01, 2023

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Weekly Stock Options

Learn how weekly stock options can potentially help option traders target their exposure to market events, such as earnings releases or economic announcements.

August 31, 2023

A guide to futures and forex

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7 Futures Trading Tips

Here are seven strategies to help you improve your futures trading knowledge.

June 21, 2023

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Catching up on Commodities

Prices for corn, cattle, oil and other commodities will have an impact on your summer cookout and vacation plans. Here's the latest.

June 16, 2023

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Trading Futures vs. Stocks

Stocks and futures both trade on exchanges, but that's where the similarities end. Futures contracts expire on a set date and can be traded using much more leverage.

April 26, 2023

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Basics of S&P 500® Futures

S&P 500 index futures provide exposure to individual stocks in the index. But trading futures is different from trading equities. Understand how they work and how they might be used.

March 22, 2023

Trading with technical analysis

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Fundamentals vs. Technicals

Find out how you can use these two stock-picking strategies together.

January 25, 2024

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Trading Bearish Patterns

Bearish trends can become a concern during a slower economy. Learn how to spot patterns and potentially profit from them.

November 17, 2023

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Head-and-Shoulders Patterns

Identifying so-called head-and-shoulders patterns can be tricky.

November 03, 2023

What's new in stock trading

Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

April 19, 2024

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Perspective: Rolling Recovery?

There are signs that some previous "rolling recessions" are starting to turn into rolling recoveries.

April 12, 2024

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Understanding Stock Settlement

Learn about main types of settlement violations, their consequences, and how to avoid them.

April 10, 2024

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Will Rising Debt Slow Growth?

Over the past 70 years, rising government debt generally has been accompanied by weaker economic activity. But it's not a simple relationship.

March 29, 2024

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Outlook: Waiting for the Fed

The Federal Reserve weighs the data while investors wonder: When will rate cuts begin?

March 18, 2024

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Earnings Season

Find out what traders should watch for during earnings season.

February 27, 2024

Expand your options trading

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Gamma Scalping

Gamma scalping—also called delta-neutral trading—is an options strategy designed to help traders navigate pricing volatility.

December 05, 2023

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Understanding Dividend Risk

When holding an in-the-money call option on a stock that's about to pay a dividend, be aware of dividend risks and how they can impact an investment.

October 31, 2023

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Form 1099-B Reporting

Learn what cost basis is, where to find it on Form 1099-B, and what option traders might expect with their Form 1099-B.

October 02, 2023

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Straddles vs. Strangles

Options straddles and strangles are a way for advanced traders to get exposure to volatility. Learn more about straddle and strangle options strategies.

September 01, 2023

Newest trading videos

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Intro to thinkorswim® Part 2

This video will familiarize you with the thinkorswim® platform so you can take advantage of your favorite features and functions of StreetSmart Edge® when using thinkorswim.

October 17, 2023

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Intro to thinkorswim® Part 1

Learn how to use your favorite features and functions of StreetSmart Edge® on the thinkorswim® platform.

October 17, 2023

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thinkorswim® Android

Learn how to navigate and place trades on the thinkorswim® mobile app for Android.

October 11, 2023

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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 investment strategies mentioned here 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 conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed.

Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.

Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Certain requirements must be met to trade options through Schwab. Please read the Options Disclosure Document titled "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options" before considering any option transaction. Call Schwab at 1‐800‐435‐4000 for a current copy. Supporting documentation for any claims or statistical information is available upon request.

Investing involves risks, including loss of principal. Hedging and protective strategies generally involve additional costs and do not assure a profit or guarantee against loss. With long options, investors may lose 100% of funds invested. Spread trading must be done in a margin account. Multiple leg options strategies will involve multiple per-contract charges. Covered calls provide downside protection only to the extent of the premium received and limit upside potential to the strike price plus premium received.

Futures and futures options trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Please read the Risk Disclosure Statement for Futures and Options prior to trading futures products. Futures and forex accounts are not protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Futures, futures options, and forex trading services provided by Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC. Trading privileges subject to review and approval. Not all clients will qualify.

Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC (NFA Member) and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Member FINRA/SIPC) are separate but affiliated companies and subsidiaries of The Charles Schwab Corporation.