Your U.S. Investing Education Center

Discover ways to identify, analyze, and act on U.S. investment opportunities with our timely insights and comprehensive educational resources.

Understanding the U.S. market

Learn how to find favorable trends in the U.S. market along with strategies for capitalizing on them.

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Futures

Looking to the Futures

Soybeans continued its rally on Tuesday with the release of the monthly WASDE report detailing a smaller US crop outlook.

August 13, 2025 • Tom Essig

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International

Is Europe a Bright Spot?

While growth may slow in the near term, Europe's longer-term outlook appears to be improving.

August 11, 2025

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Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track to post the best weekly gain since June as strong earnings report overshadow last Friday's soft Nonfarm Payrolls report.

August 08, 2025

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Bonds

Bond Markets at a Turning Point

Despite inflation pressure, tariffs and immigration policy are leading to slower job growth and consumer spending, which may prompt the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates soon.

August 06, 2025

Investing & trading

Whether new to U.S. markets or experienced, find ways to take your investing and trading knowledge to the next level.

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International

Why International Stocks

Borders are for maps, not portfolios. Learn about the benefits of global investing and how to take action.

August 12, 2025 • D.J. Tierney

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Investments

BDCs: High Yields, Big Risks?

Business development company (BDC) investments are known for their attractive yields—and their risks. Here's what to know about investing in BDCs.

August 07, 2025

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Portfolio Management

Ways to Hedge a Downturn

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

August 06, 2025

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Trading Tools

Tracking Potential Price Moves

Is the market pricing in a greater-than-typical move in a stock? Check the Market Maker Move indicator on the thinkorswim platform. It can help inform your trading decisions.

August 05, 2025