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TradeStation Has Powerful Tools for Earnings Season

TradeStation Has Powerful Tools for Earnings Season

Quarterly earnings can be major events in the stock market, giving key information about companies and providing trading opportunities. This article will highlight some ways TradeStation can help customers before and after these reports. Planning for Earnings Knowing...

S&P 500 Holds Above March High, Growth Strengthens: Market Trends

S&P 500 Holds Above March High, Growth Strengthens: Market Trends

Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Next market trends on July 11. Sizing Up the S&P 500 S&P 500 forms tight consolidation above old highs after quick advance Price action potentially similar to...

The Basics of Options

The Basics of Options

Options are an important tool for many retail investors. They can either replace trading shares, or make it easier to position oneself in stocks. Let’s consider the first things options traders need to know. An Option’s Price Is Usually Called ‘Premium’ There are some...

Memory Tricks for Options Greeks Like Delta, Gamma and Vega

Memory Tricks for Options Greeks Like Delta, Gamma and Vega

Options are complex instruments that can swing sharply in value. Traders may find the moves confusing, so this article will help explain key "Greeks" -- some of the most important factors impacting the price of options. Greeks are Greek letters used in complicated...

Calm Returns as Rate Fears Subside: Market Trends This Week

Calm Returns as Rate Fears Subside: Market Trends This Week

Downloads are available here. TradeStation’s ideas on TradingView are available here. Register for Market Trends here. Sizing Up the S&P 500 S&P 500 back above 50-day MA. MACD turns higher More index members above 20-day MA than above...

Bullish and Bearish: Key Points About Vertical Option Spreads

Bullish and Bearish: Key Points About Vertical Option Spreads

Vertical spreads are one of the most common strategies in the options market because they can generate leverage with limited risk. This article will consider key points about bullish and bearish spreads. Vertical spreads involve two "legs" on the same underlier to...

Stocks Could Be Stabilizing. How Do I Find Potential Opportunities?

Stocks Could Be Stabilizing. How Do I Find Potential Opportunities?

The stock market is bouncing after a dip. Are any companies stabilizing as sentiment recovers? Today's article will consider a method for discovering potential opportunities. It uses TradeStation's EasyLanguage scripting tool to create a custom indicator, which can...