What is the Tick Index? The tick index compares the number of stocks that are rising to the number of stocks that are falling on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The index measures stocks making an ...

Options trading has long been a favorite of seasoned investors, but combining options with day trading has opened up new possibilities for generating profits. Understanding the essentials of how to ...

U.S. stocks dipped slightly on Tuesday but not before the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs, as investors braced for an expected rate cut from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday. Gold also hit a new high ...

Day trading options is an exhilarating and potentially profitable pursuit, but it also carries a high level of risk. For traders who thrive on quick decision-making and the adrenaline of fast-paced ...

Although sometimes confused as the same, there are different strategies, risks and benefits involved with scalping vs. day trading. Active traders often look for opportunities to profit from ...

Tools and Indicators for Day Trading Options To execute effective day trading strategies, traders need reliable tools and resources. Technical indicators like Bollinger Bands, MACD, and volume metrics ...

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 ...

More on that below. In my column today I look at the surge in dollar hedging this year, and how it ties together two of global investors' main trades this year - long Wall Street, short the U.S.