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These Were the Top Symbols at TradeStation Last Month as Stocks Nosedived

These Were the Top Symbols at TradeStation Last Month as Stocks Nosedived

Stocks just crashed because of coronavirus. Investors responded by flocking to index ETFs in a huge way. The SPDR S&P 500 exchange-traded fund (SPY) shot back up the rankings for TradeStation's most active symbols. It not only rose two positions to reclaim the top...

Are Tesla and Advanced Micro on Your List as the Market Bounces?

Are Tesla and Advanced Micro on Your List as the Market Bounces?

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....

One Mistake to Avoid if You Expect a Bounce at This Key Level

One Mistake to Avoid if You Expect a Bounce at This Key Level

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...

Another Emotional Week, But Tech Giants Like Apple Try to Hold

Another Emotional Week, But Tech Giants Like Apple Try to Hold

Stocks crashed again last week, but it could have been a lot worse. At one point, the S&P 500 was down more than 16 percent because of coronavirus. If the index had remained there, it would have been the second-biggest drop since at least 1950. But then a...

These Were The Five Most Popular Stocks at TradeStation In February

These Were The Five Most Popular Stocks at TradeStation In February

Tesla spiked to new highs this month, and TradeStation clients were all over it. The electric-car maker remained the most active symbol on our platform in February. It's surged in popularity since October after CEO Elon Musk solved its manufacturing problems. The...

Here’s a Crash Course in Options Now that Volatility Is Spiking

Here’s a Crash Course in Options Now that Volatility Is Spiking

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...

These Are the Three Big Questions After Stocks Fell Last Week

These Are the Three Big Questions After Stocks Fell Last Week

Stocks sank into the red last week as investors balked at chasing highs -- especially with coronavirus still spreading in China. The S&P 500 slid 1.25 percent in the holiday-shortened week between Friday, February 14, and Friday, February 21. Big technology...

Three Big Things To Know as The Stock Market Looks Past Coronavirus

Three Big Things To Know as The Stock Market Looks Past Coronavirus

Stocks keep rising as investors come to believe China's coronavirus is starting to fade. Here are three big things to know as buyers return to the market: Coronavirus May Have Peaked Beijing announced just 1,749 new cases of the disease today, the lowest total this...

Tesla Dominates Activity by Huge Margin: January at TradeStation

Tesla Dominates Activity by Huge Margin: January at TradeStation

Tesla dominated activity on TradeStation's platform this month, and no other stock even came close. Elon Musk's electric car maker had a dramatic turn from bearish to bullish in late 2019, causing its shares to more than double in value. Traders remained active in...