Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or 20+ years. He is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). Daniel Balakov/ Getty Images An iron butterfly is a type of options trade that ...

Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or 20+ years. He is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). Somer G. Anderson is CPA, doctor of accounting, and an accounting and finance ...

After two straight reverse Santa Claus rallies, this bull put spread targets a potential rebound with defined risk and income in just 13 days.

Buying a straddle profits from significant price swings regardless of direction. Selling a straddle profits when the stock price remains stable near strike price. Straddle buying is risky before ...

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If you're just easing into investing, many top brokerages offer free stock-trading platforms that can get you started with zero-commission trading and no account minimums. CNBC Select has chosen the ...

George Yeo is a visiting scholar at the National University of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. He started his career in the military before entering politics in 1988. During his 23 ...

Options trading is complex and comes with risks, so it’s important to find a reputable online broker to conduct transactions and ensure the safety of your capital. Reputable brokers offer trading ...

Premarket trading lets you react instantly to early news and earnings releases before market opens. Using ECNs, you must place limit orders in premarket, with no guarantee of trade execution. Extended ...

Technology has found its place in the finance industry, spawning fintech companies and changing the way the industry operates as a whole. One area finally feeling the effects of tech is trading ...

Day trading might sound like a fun way to make a living, but it’s a hard game for new traders to break into. Not only do day traders need high-tech stock scanners to locate stocks with potential, but ...

The after hour volume chart provides share volume for the After-Hours Market. Investors can compare the current day's volume to the totals in the table. Investors may trade in the Pre-Market ...