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Fed Governors in Spotlight

We often hear about the Fed chair, but who are the governors at the Fed and what is their role? Recent events have raised the profile of other Fed interest rate voters.

November 06, 2025

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Markets Rise in Early Trading

Equities were up early after a private report showed layoffs in October hit the highest level for the month in two decades, bolstering hopes for another Fed rate cut in December.

November 06, 2025

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What Are Futures?

Learn how futures contracts work, the history and evolution of futures trading, the role of futures contracts in the financial market, and more.

November 05, 2025

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Margin and Money Market Funds

Money market funds aren't the same as cash when it comes to margin loans. Understanding the key differences can help avoid surprise margin loans and interest charges.

November 04, 2025

Market updates

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Today's Options Market Update

Nathan Peterson

November 06, 2025

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Looking to the Futures

Randy Todd

November 06, 2025

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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

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.

October 22, 2025

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A Guide to Option Income ETFs

Options income ETFs offer investors a unique combination of high yields, downside cushion, and reduced volatility, but they come with risks worth considering.

September 11, 2025

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Early Credit Spread Assignment

Early assignment is a risk of trading credit spreads. What happens when a trader's notified money is due? Learn how to take an economical approach to managing an early assignment.

August 20, 2025

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Trading Options with paperMoney

Stock traders may consider options as way to generate income or speculate on the market, but it takes practice to master the complexities. Learn how to get started risk-free.

August 14, 2025

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Index vs. Equity Options

Index options are typically used to hedge and speculate on broad swaths of the market, while single equity options track much narrower underlying assets. Both can have a place in a trader's toolkit.

July 15, 2025

A guide to futures and forex

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What Are Futures?

Learn how futures contracts work, the history and evolution of futures trading, the role of futures contracts in the financial market, and more.

November 05, 2025 • Michael Zarembski

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Solana, Ripple on thinkorswim

Solana and ripple futures and micro futures contracts are joining bitcoin and ether as tradable cryptocurrencies on the thinkorswim platform.

July 30, 2025

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What is a Micro E-Mini Future?

Micro E-mini futures offer traders exposure to four leading U.S. stock indexes in bite-size contracts.

April 21, 2025

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How to Trade Futures on thinkorswim® for Beginners

Learn the risks and benefits of futures trading and how to get started with practice trades using the paperMoney® feature on the thinkorswim® desktop platform.

March 04, 2025

Trading with technical analysis

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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.

October 23, 2025

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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.

October 14, 2025

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Breaking Bad Trade Behaviors

How to curtail emotional biases and take a more considered approach to your trading decisions.

October 01, 2025

What's new in stock trading

German Stimulus: What's Next?

German officials announced a massive stimulus program in early 2025. The results have been underwhelming so far, but we believe the economic boost to Germany and Europe is still coming.

November 03, 2025

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Mega-Cap Concentration Risks

Mega-cap concentration in the S&P 500 index recently reached its highest level in more than 35 years. Is your portfolio prepared for the related concentration risks?

October 30, 2025

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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.

October 28, 2025

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Stock Sector Outlook

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

October 24, 2025

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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.

October 22, 2025

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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.

October 17, 2025

Expand your options trading

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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.

October 23, 2025

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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.

September 09, 2025

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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.

September 02, 2025

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Early Credit Spread Assignment

Early assignment is a risk of trading credit spreads. What happens when a trader's notified money is due? Learn how to take an economical approach to managing an early assignment.

August 20, 2025

Newest trading videos

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Technical Analysis

Looking to understand how to read stock charts? Start learning the basics of using charts, identifying trends, applying price patterns, and using charting indicators.

October 19, 2023

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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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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.