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Forex

4 Ways to Trade Currency Pairs

Learn the basics of currency trading and four common strategies that look to take advantage of different market conditions or potential trends.

August 16, 2024 • Michael Zarembski

Options

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.

August 15, 2024

Trading

Trading the News

Four common types of news releases—and how to consider trading them.

August 09, 2024

Order Types

Help Protect Your Position

Help protect your position. Stop orders may help you obtain a predetermined entry or exit price, limit a loss, or lock in a profit.

August 07, 2024

Market updates

Schwab Market Update: Opening

Joe Mazzola
August 16, 2024

Schwab Market Update: Closing

Joe Mazzola
August 16, 2024

Today's Options Market Update

Nathan Peterson
August 16, 2024

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
August 16, 2024

Looking to the Futures

Ryan Hinsen
August 15, 2024
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thinkorswim basics

Trading Tools

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

Trading Tools

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

Trading Tools

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

Trading Tools

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

Trading Tools

thinkorswim® iOS

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

October 10, 2023

Trading Tools

thinkorswim® Android

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

October 11, 2023

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Options trading for beginners

Portfolio Management

How to Hedge a Correction

How to use S&P 500 put options for temporary downside portfolio protection when concerns over an event-driven sell-off are elevated.

July 16, 2024 • Nathan Peterson

Options

The Covered Call

Selling covered calls is a strategy that can help traders potentially make money if the stock price doesn't move. Learn how this strategy works.

April 04, 2024

Options

Investing Basics: Options

Options are an alternative way to speculate on the performance of a security, such as a stock or ETF. Learn how options work and the risks associated with trading options.

January 18, 2024

Options

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

Options

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

A guide to futures and forex

Forex

4 Ways to Trade Currency Pairs

Learn the basics of currency trading and four common strategies that look to take advantage of different market conditions or potential trends.

August 16, 2024 • Michael Zarembski

Futures

7 Futures Trading Tips

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

July 23, 2024

Futures

Overnight Futures Market

Futures and foreign exchange markets have overnight trading sessions. Learn more about how to find opportunities in overnight futures trading.

May 01, 2024

Futures

Futures Tick Sizes and Values

Learn how index futures contracts use tick sizes and tick values to track how much positions gain or lose each day.

April 02, 2024

Trading with technical analysis

Trading Tools

6 Must-know thinkorswim® Tools

Schwab's trading specialists share the top features of the thinkorswim trading platform traders should know.

August 16, 2024

Trading

Spotting Trends With ADX, RSI

Used together, the Average Directional Index and the Relative Strength Index can offer a sharper look at a stock's trending status as well as overbought and oversold conditions.

July 02, 2024

Technical Analysis

Identify Head-and-Shoulders Patterns

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

June 18, 2024

What's new in stock trading

Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Update: Closing

Robust data and earnings gave major U.S. indexes their first winning week since mid-July, wrapping up with light gains Friday. The Fed's economic symposium dominates next week.

August 16, 2024

Markets and Economy

Perspective: Spinning

Markets were recently rattled by concerns the U.S. may slip into recession, but it's not clear that those fears are justified.

August 16, 2024

Stocks

Dividend Dates Explained

This video explains how stock dividend concepts work, including the ex-dividend date, declaration date, record date, and payment date.

August 15, 2024

Market Volatility

The MOVE Index

The MOVE Index, a.k.a the "VIX of bonds," helps investors track volatility across U.S. Treasuries. Sometimes, it can signal future action in equities.

August 08, 2024

Sectors

Stock Sector Outlook

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

July 26, 2024

Markets and Economy

Getting Invested in AI

Almost every industry could ultimately incorporate AI, leaving a puzzle for investors seeking exposure. Using the internet as an example may provide some breadcrumbs.

July 09, 2024

Expand your options trading

Options

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.

August 15, 2024

Options

Interest Rates and Options Prices

Interest rates have an important effect on options prices, especially when rates are high. The options greek rho measures the impact of rates and can help when evaluating options.

August 06, 2024

Portfolio Management

How to Hedge a Correction

How to use S&P 500 put options for temporary downside portfolio protection when concerns over an event-driven sell-off are elevated.

July 16, 2024

Options

0DTE Options Explained

0DTE options have grown in popularity because of the potential for large, quick returns but, as always, there are risks of large, quick losses.

June 18, 2024

Newest trading videos

Options

0DTE Options Explained

0DTE options have grown in popularity because of the potential for large, quick returns but, as always, there are risks of large, quick losses.

June 18, 2024

Trading Tools

How to Short on Schwab.com

Short selling stock is a bearish strategy that allows investors to potentially profit when a stock price falls. Learn how to open and close short trades on schwab.com.

June 14, 2024

Trading Tools

How to Short on Schwab Mobile

Short selling stock is a bearish strategy that allows investors to potentially profit when a stock price falls. Learn how to open and close short trades on Schwab Mobile.

June 14, 2024

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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.

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