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Popular Charting Timeframes

In this tutorial, you'll learn to identify and use some of your trading strategy's most popular charting timeframes.

Level 2 Market Data

This tutorial will explain how traders use Level 2 market data to determine if a stock is bullish or bearish and more.

Is a Stock Marginable?

This tutorial will explain how to know if a stock is marginable and help you understand buying power and leverage.

Short Sale Restriction (SSR)

This tutorial will explain the Short Sale Restriction (SSR) rule and take you through some trading examples.

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Options trading academy

Options traders of all experience levels can benefit from the wealth of educational resources available to trade options.

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Options traders of all experience levels can benefit from the wealth of educational resources to trade options.

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Options strategies

Here you will learn about some of the most popular options strategies to help you manage risk and optimize profits.

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Browse our short videos to learn how to apply options trading strategies effectively to meet your trading goals.

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Options trading tips

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Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before engaging in any options trading strategies. Options transactions are often complex and may involve the potential of losing the entire investment in a relatively short period of time. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount. Options trading subject to eligibility requirements.

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