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US Market Commentary
January Barometer: Wall Street Trends to Watch
Investors reboot when a new year dawns, but 2025 stands out as a new administration takes over. This may affect investor behavior as they adjust for possible policy changes.
December 18, 2024
Top Five Surprises for 2025
Surprises most often are hiding in plain sight. Being aware and prepared with a plan for the unexpected are keys to achieving goals.
December 16, 2024
2025 Market Outlook: U.S. Stocks & Economy & Global Markets
As we approach 2025, what can investors expect from U.S. stocks and the global markets in the new year?
December 13, 2024
Analyze Vertical Spreads with the Risk Profile Tool
Learn how to set up and analyze an options spread using the Risk Profile tool on the thinkorswim platform for more complex trades like vertical spreads.
December 10, 2024
2025 U.S. Stocks and Economy Outlook
The U.S. economy and stock market are entering 2025 from a position of strength, but risks of volatility—especially pertaining to policy—are much higher compared to last year.
December 9, 2024
Managing Cash-Secured Puts for Income Strategies
Cash-secured puts may generate short-term income or enable purchase of desired stocks at a favorable price. Know what to do if the cash-secured put doesn't work out as planned.
December 5, 2024
2025 Treasury Bonds and Fixed Income Outlook
The bond market is caught between the Federal Reserve's plans to cut interest rates and the risk of higher inflation and federal debt levels.
December 4, 2024
Is It Time to Reassess Your Risk Tolerance?
How much risk can you really handle? The answer may surprise you.
December 2, 2024
2025 Global Outlook: Clearing the Hurdles
International markets are expected to clear the hurdles of uncertain trade policy, tighter fiscal policy and slower than average economic growth to support solid overall returns.
December 2, 2024
Trading Near the Bells
What to know about the market's two most volatile trading hours.
November 26, 2024
Breadth of Life: Post-Election Market Trends
Some post-election stock market excitement has receded, but the story of strong breadth—which predated the election—has not changed and continues to support the market for now.
November 25, 2024
Time Travel: Choosing Stock Chart Time Frames
Long-term investors tend to focus on daily stock charts to help with decisions, while active traders often focus on more detailed charts. Why not try both?
November 25, 2024
What's Your Risk Capacity?
It's not how much risk you can stomach that counts—it's how much time you have left to save.
November 25, 2024
TIPS and Inflation: What to Know Now
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, can help buffer a portfolio against inflation. However, it's important to understand their unique characteristics and complex nature.
November 21, 2024
Five Investing Impacts of a Trade War
Market reactions to a potential trade war may be less extreme than anticipated by investors, although volatility is likely during trade negotiations.
November 18, 2024
Using thinkorswim® to Find Long-Term Holdings
The thinkorswim® platform has plenty of useful features for long-term investors. Here we break down how to use the Stock Hacker to find long-term candidates for your portfolio.
November 15, 2024
Is the Next Temperamental Era Upon Us?
The period from the 1960s to the 1990s defined by record-setting inflation and big swings in GDP bears a striking resemblance to the current environment.
November 15, 2024
Technical Indicators: 3 Trading Traps to Avoid
Traders use a stock's price patterns to help identify entry and exit points, but those patterns can be misleading. Here's how to avoid three common technical trading traps.
November 15, 2024
Ways to Help Reduce Risk in Your Portfolio
A market downturn can expose risk in your portfolio. Here are some considerations to help manage portfolio risk to stay on track of your financial goals.
November 15, 2024
Why and How to Invest in Dividend-Paying Stocks
Dividend stocks deliver regular payments to investors and can be an essential part of portfolios. Learn how to assess dividend stocks and understand reasons to choose or avoid certain ones.
November 14, 2024
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