Trading
Learn how to develop and implement a trading plan that consists of analyzing the markets, filtering for potential opportunities, assessing risks, executing trades, and evaluating results.
Using Implied Volatility Percentiles
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.
How to Effectively Read Federal Reserve Minutes
Learning to read the Fed minutes effectively can help traders understand the central bank's policy-making process, sentiment, and rate expectations, all of which can impact markets.
Nvidia Earnings Ahead with China, AI Spend in Focus
Nvidia, the biggest AI-chip firm, reports Wednesday. Watchlist items include the pathway toward resuming H20 chip sales in China, revenue guidance, and Blackwell growth.
Q2 Retail Earnings Preview: Demand in Question
Major retailers preparing to report are still facing uncertainty around tariffs' impact on prices and shopper demand. Fresh worries arose after disappointing July jobs data.
7 Basic thinkorswim® desktop Chart Drawing Tools
Understanding how to use thinkorswim® desktop's drawing tools can help traders identify trends and patterns. Here's an overview of seven commonly used chart drawing tools.
IPO Basics: What to Know Before Investing
If you're thinking about investing in IPOs, review these IPO basics and important considerations to find out how investing in IPOs works and important considerations before investing in them.
Meme Stocks Ride Again, But Caution Is the Word
This week's meme stock rallies brought memories of similar moves in 2021 and worries of a market top. While history may not repeat, anyone considering these stocks should be wary.
Q2 Tech Earnings Preview: Strength Seen Continuing
Tech earnings strength has lifted S&P 500 earnings growth in recent quarters and could again as major firms like Apple, Microsoft, and Intel gear up to report in coming weeks.
Q2 Bank Earnings Preview: A Dimmer Light?
After mid-level performance in Q1, financials sector earnings are seen slowing in Q2, according to analysts, though favorable signs like the yield curve could help margins.
Easy Money? Rate Cuts May Not Ease Borrowing Costs
Though some urge rate cuts, doing that won't necessarily reduce borrowing costs if the market doesn't agree with the timing. It could raise inflation fears, hurting Treasuries.