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The last month has been one of the most volatile in the history of the stock market. Here are some things to know if you're new to investing and it scared you. Volatility Increases When the Market Drops Volatility measures how much stocks move. The more they jump...
Is the coronavirus selloff finally ending? That was the hope this morning as Congress prepares a multi-trillion dollar bailout for the economy. The problem with huge rallies like today is that some of the biggest gainers are little more than dead-cat bounces....
The S&P 500 is trying to hold a key level as doctors talk about a potential coronavirus treatment. Is it market trying to bounce? If your answer is "yes," there's one potential mistake you might want to avoid: overpaying for call options. Several variables...
Coronavirus has triggered unprecedented moves in the stock market. It's a good time to review tools for navigating the turbulence. The key thing to remember is that we're dealing with volatility: How much can the S&P 500 or Nasdaq-100 move in a single session or...
The stock market has pulled back in the last week. Now could be the time to fund your IRA for 2019, if you haven't done so yet. IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account. It's a special way to save and invest without getting hit by taxes year in and year out. Did...
Traders know the market had an epic crash last week. Fewer people know how to find opportunities amid the wreckage. This post will show how TradeStation can help. Broad selloffs can be irrational. Last week, investors liquidated billions from index funds in minutes....
Stocks are crashing because of coronavirus. Volatility is spiking. What does it mean and how can you learn from today's crazy session? It's time for a crash course in options. Volatility and Options Volatility is the amount a stock or index moves. It's expressed with...
Stocks have had an impressive run since breaking out in late October. Gains have been smooth and volatility has been low -- despite negatives like geopolitical risk and coronavirus. What if you missed the boat four months ago and needed an entry? The last two weeks...
As a new year gets underway, a new group is leading the market higher: financial technology, or "Fintech," companies. Stocks like Square (SQ) and PayPal (PYPL) not only stand at the crossroads of the new digital economy. They've also outperformed the S&P 500 and...