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Volatility Hits the Market as White House and Congress Stoke Political Risk

Volatility Hits the Market as White House and Congress Stoke Political Risk

The Presidential election’s four weeks away, and volatility is hitting the market as political tensions rise. The S&P 500 was up more than half a percent at one point yesterday, reaching its highest level in over a month. Investors were hoping for an agreement on...

Mastering Volatility: Key Lessons for Options Traders

Whether you're new to trading options or an old pro, this video's for you. Movements in the stock market cause volatility, which impacts option premiums. This instructional video for traders of all levels covers how options...

Key Options Strategies to Know as Earnings Season Begins Next Week

Key Options Strategies to Know as Earnings Season Begins Next Week

Second-quarter earnings season begins next week against one of the most uncertain backdrops ever. It's a good time to review some options strategies to manage risk in the age of coronavirus. Here are some options trading strategies we'll consider today: Long...

How to Trade Apple During its Biggest Developer Event Ever

How to Trade Apple During its Biggest Developer Event Ever

America's most valuable company is making its next great leap forward. Are you keeping up? Apple (AAPL) just unveiled a new operating system (iOS 14) making it easier to manage apps, watch videos and interact with Siri. The $1.5 trillion firm also introduced a...

Are Options Traders Bearish? Put Volume Spikes in Financial ETF

Are Options Traders Bearish? Put Volume Spikes in Financial ETF

Financial stocks jumped yesterday, triggering a big trade in the options market. The SPDR Financial ETF (XLF) surged 5.2 percent on Tuesday, its biggest rally in more than a month. There was also heavy options volume as 60,000 contracts traded in a single transaction...