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Platform Lesson: How Big Was Thursday’s Sharp Move?

Platform Lesson: How Big Was Thursday’s Sharp Move?

The S&P 500 fell 1.4 percent yesterday, but in some ways the move was much bigger than that. The chart below includes two custom indicators highlighting the size of a symbol's move. Both show that Thursday's drop was the most dramatic in over a year. (They're...

Measuring the Summer Calm With TradeStation’s Custom Functionality

Measuring the Summer Calm With TradeStation’s Custom Functionality

Stocks have enjoyed a calm drift higher since the beginning of May. But just how smooth has the ride been? Today we'll answer that question using TradeStation's award-winning platform. One approach is to measure the amount of time since the S&P 500 last had a...

TradeStation Has Powerful Tools for Earnings Season

TradeStation Has Powerful Tools for Earnings Season

Quarterly earnings can be major events in the stock market, giving key information about companies and providing trading opportunities. This article will highlight some ways TradeStation can help customers before and after these reports. Planning for Earnings Knowing...

Stocks Could Be Stabilizing. How Do I Find Potential Opportunities?

Stocks Could Be Stabilizing. How Do I Find Potential Opportunities?

The stock market is bouncing after a dip. Are any companies stabilizing as sentiment recovers? Today's article will consider a method for discovering potential opportunities. It uses TradeStation's EasyLanguage scripting tool to create a custom indicator, which can...

Traders Have a Powerful Tool in OptionStation Pro

Traders Have a Powerful Tool in OptionStation Pro

OptionStation Pro is a comprehensive and powerful platform designed to meet the needs of options traders. Its intuitive interface includes tools for viewing, analyzing and trading options. This free educational video explains how customers can load chains, browse...

Outside Days Can Help Spot Reversals in the Stock Market

Outside Days Can Help Spot Reversals in the Stock Market

Traders often use candlesticks because they show the fullness of price action over different intervals. That can help spot a pattern called "outside days," which this article will cover. An outside day occurs when a stock trades below the previous session's low and...

Options Strategies for Earnings Season and Other Events

Options Strategies for Earnings Season and Other Events

Quarterly earnings and other important events have the potential to trigger sudden moves in stock prices. Call and put options can help investors manage the risk of these catalysts by positioning for directional moves or hedging against declines. Key strategies...

Using the Platform: Sector Performance May Be Confirming New Bull Market

Using the Platform: Sector Performance May Be Confirming New Bull Market

The S&P 500 keeps hitting new 52-week highs, but how strong is the rally? Today's post will use TradeStation's award-winning platform to diagnose the health of the move. The method will use the RadarScreen tool to compare the price performance of various sectors....