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Trading

A collection of 20 issues

What Is an Iron Condor? Understanding a Market-Neutral Options Strategy

An iron condor is an options strategy built with four contracts: a call spread and a put spread on the same underlying and expiration. It aims to profit when price stays within a defined range while keeping risk capped.

Covered Calls Explained: How the Strategy Works, Profits, Risks, and Examples

A covered call is an options strategy where an investor sells call options on shares they already own to collect premium income. This guide explains how covered calls work, when they may fit, and what the trade-offs look like using clear examples.

Understanding Options Contracts: Calls, Puts, and How They Work

Options contracts are agreements tied to an underlying asset that give buyers the right to buy or sell at a predetermined strike price within a set timeframe. This article explains calls, puts, and how a standard options contract works in practice.

Options Trading Explained: Mastering Stock Options Strategies

Stock options are contracts that can express bullish, bearish, defensive, or volatility views with defined risk. This guide explains calls, puts, and five foundational strategies—using clear mechanics, realistic examples, and risk boundaries

Technical Analysis: Understanding and Applying Market Insights

Technical analysis examines price and volume data to interpret market behavior, identify trends, and manage risk. This article explains its principles, tools, history, applications, and limitations in a clear, structured way.

Understanding the Difference Between Investing and Trading

Investing and trading are two distinct approaches to participating in financial markets, differing in time horizon, risk exposure, and decision-making style. Understanding these differences helps align market activity with financial goals and personal discipline.

Choosing the Right Brokerage Account

Brokerage accounts provide access to financial markets, but not all accounts serve the same purpose. This guide explains the main types of brokerage accounts, how they evolved, and the key factors investors consider when selecting the right one.

Exploring Common Reasons for Selling Stocks

Knowing when to sell a stock is as important as knowing when to buy. This article explains common financial, market, and portfolio-related reasons investors choose to sell shares and how these decisions fit into broader market behavior.

Maximizing Trading Profits by Understanding Commissions and Fees

Commissions and fees are an unavoidable part of trading and investing. This article explains common investment expenses, how trading costs differ across brokers and products, and how cost awareness supports stronger long-term outcomes.

Placing an Order to Buy or Sell Shares

Placing a stock order involves working with a broker, understanding bid and ask prices, and choosing the right order type. This article explains how buy and sell orders work, how trades are executed, and how market mechanics influence outcomes.