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Unusual Options Trading – What it is and how it works
Unusual options trading activity is when there is an uptick in the number of option contracts being traded compared to the norm. This can be caused by smart money insiders
ADX – Assisting Investors to Identify Trends
When intending to drastically alter their position over time, investors frequently seek to spot price patterns in stocks or other financial instruments. Charts reveal trends when prices continue to move
Quantitative Easing: A Fed’s Tool to Foster Economic Growth
Quantitative easing (QE) is a monetary policy measure employed to encourage economic growth. Over time, the central bank acquires a significant stash of securities in an effort to expand the
Protective Put: An Umbrella Against Future Storms
The so-called “protective put” strategy is a common method of protecting one portfolio from downturns. To accomplish this, investors purchase put options on companies they already own in order to
Marijuana ETFs: Gaining Exposure to A Controversial Yet Coveted Asset Class
A decade ago, cannabis could never be seen as a profitable venture. And yet, in less than a decade, almost half of U.S. states have legalized marijuana. Thus, for many
Put Options – An Effective Hedge Against Downward Movements
A put or put option is a financial market derivative instrument that grants the holder the right to sell an asset to the writer of the put at a defined
Earnings Announcements: A Turning Point for Market Participants
In general, the price of an equity eventually reflects the pattern, or projected trend, of the underlying company's earnings. In other words, the stocks of firms with steady earnings growth
Mortgage-Backed Securities: A Perennial Investment Vehicle
In 1968, the first mortgage-backed security, abbreviated MBS, was put on the market. Since then, the MBS market has expanded at a rapid pace, with existing issues currently exceeding $11 trillion
How to Scan for Volatility Breakouts with Volatility Visualizer
Volatility Visualizer is a charting tool for Thinkorswim with advanced scanning capabilities to narrow down a subset of trades we believe have the highest probability of breaking out from their
Relative Value Investing: A Sophisticated Portfolio Hedging Technique
In periods of high market volatility, “relative value” is frequently cited as an attractive investing strategy by investors seeking to protect their portfolios and achieve strong returns. Hedge funds frequently
