Every trader has at least one goal in common; to make money. And learning about different options trading strategies will provide you with the information you need to accomplish this goal. Therefore, ...

The term “day trading” refers to the frequent purchase and sale of stocks throughout the day. Day traders hope that the stocks they buy will gain or lose value for the short time they hold that stock, ...

The stock market gives investors many opportunities to build wealth. While many people get started with trading stocks, some investors hear about options trading and may want to give it a try.

Life is full of patterns, and those who recognize them will quickly find themselves ahead of the pack—especially when it comes to a pattern trading strategy for securities. As the name implies, a ...

Choosing the right brokerage to begin your trading journey is a crucial decision that will shape your investment experience for years to come. Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the world of ...

For day trading options, traders often use strategies like the straddle (buying both a call and a put at the same strike price) to profit from volatile moves, or spreads to manage risk. Tools and ...

J.B. Maverick is an active trader, commodity futures broker, and stock market analyst 17+ years of experience, in addition to 10+ years of experience as a finance writer and book editor.