Stock Market News and Analysis from Schaeffer's Investment Research

Strategies and Concepts

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June 23, 2017 3:19 PM

A Beginner's Guide to Using Moving Averages for Trading

Learn how moving averages are calculated, and what they mean for stocks

Strategies and Concepts

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June 23, 2017 12:36 PM

Understanding the Put/Call Open Interest Ratio (SOIR)

The Schaeffer's put/call open interest ratio provides a glimpse into the mindset of short-term options traders

Volatility, VIX, Volatility Index, Cboe Volatility Index, Stock Market Volatility

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VIX and Volatility

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June 23, 2017 11:56 AM

What Every Options Trader Needs to Know About Implied Volatility

It's crucial to know how implied volatility can impact options trades

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June 23, 2017 10:01 AM

How to Use Analyst Ratings as Contrarian Indicators

Savvy contrarian traders know when to bet against the Wall Street experts

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June 23, 2017 9:36 AM

5 Tips for Short-Term Options Trading

Get on the path to fast options profits with our best rapid-turnaround trading advice

Strategies and Concepts
Intraday Option Activity
Indexes and ETFs

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June 22, 2017 11:33 AM

The Massive Options Bet on Big-Cap Chinese Stocks

An FXI speculator used July calls and puts to initiate a long straddle

Strategies and Concepts

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June 20, 2017 11:00 AM

Take Back Control of Your Retirement With These Strategies

With Congress aiming to slash tax benefits on your retirement savings, fighting back for your future starts with knowing your options

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June 19, 2017 10:27 AM

Save Money and Stress By Trading Options Instead of Stocks

Options limit your losses and provide more bang for your buck

Stocks On the Move
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COMP
SPX
LUV
UAL

June 15, 2017 12:23 PM

2 Airline Stocks for Your Bullish Portfolio

LUV and UAL stocks have recently found a foothold atop their 40-day moving averages

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SNAP

June 8, 2017 2:01 PM

The Contrarian's Guide to Trading Magazine Cover Stories

Stocks featured in cover stories could be ripe for contrarian action

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May 25, 2017 2:19 PM

Best Practices for Pairs Trading

This options strategy offers flexibility, leverage, and limited risk

Bearish outlook, bearish, sell off, bearish market, downtrend

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May 19, 2017 3:25 PM

Feeling Bearish? The Benefits of Buying Puts

Buying put options is a lower-cost strategy than short-selling

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