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Options trading for beginners
How to Hedge a Correction
Risks of Options Assignment
Gamma Explained
Credit vs. Debit Spreads
Vertical Spreads Risk & Reward
A guide to futures and forex
4 Ways to Trade Currency Pairs
7 Futures Trading Tips
Trading Futures vs. Stocks
Basics of S&P 500® Futures
Trading with technical analysis
Spotting Trends With ADX, RSI
Identify Head-and-Shoulders Patterns
Fundamentals vs. Technicals
What's new in stock trading
Closing Market Update
Answers About Short Selling
Stock Sector Outlook
Fully Paid Securities Lending
Market Perspective: Fed Watch
Bull vs. Bear Market
Expand your options trading
Understanding Dividend Risk
Interest Rates and Options Prices
How to Hedge a Correction
Gamma Scalping
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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.
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