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Mid-Term US Elections and Markets
With the US mid-term elections only weeks away, voters will determine the majorities in the US House of Representatives and the Senate.
Tradier Welcomes Newest Partner - Trucharts
Trucharts is a real-time stock charting website built on angular, with powerful charting tools, a customizable screener, a backtesting feature, &...
Tradier Retail Sentiment Survey
New Survey Finds 55% Believe Economy Could Find New Lows
US Utilities Face Contradicting Economic Conditions
Investors tend to hold utility shares in portfolios as long-term investments because they offer price stability and attractive dividend income.
Debating Investment and Trading Approaches - Fundamentals vs. Technicals
Fundamental and technical analysis in concert, create a robust picture of price structure in a market and are a more effective investment and trading...
Market Report Short Squeeze rally should be sold
Short Squeeze rally should be sold
TradeHawk - An Invaluable Tool to Enhance Options Trading & Investment Portfolios
Options are tools that investors, traders, and speculators employ to gain leverage and hedge individual risk positions and portfolios.
Three Reasons to Reload on Raw Material Investments
Markets reflect the economic and geopolitical landscapes. As we head into 2022’s final four months, many factors indicate an increase in market...
Market’s down for the eight count, is this the knockout?
Market’s down for the eight count, is this the knockout
Seasonality in Stocks Suggests Volatile Times Ahead
As we move towards the end of the 2022 summer, the seasonal patterns could create stock market downdrafts as there is more than seasonality...
The Pros and Cons of Cannabis Stocks for the Coming Months
Legalization is critical for the survival and growth of the burgeoning industry that will likely become a segment of an existing and well-established...
Tradier Teams up with Leading Financial Education Platform, TheoTrade
Tradier announces partnership with TheoTrade, an online financial education community that helps traders develop strategies and mitigate risks.
Are Gold and Cryptos Sending a Message That Will Continue to Lift the Stock Market?
Central banks, governments, and monetary authorities validate gold’s role in the worldwide financial system as they hold the metal as an integral...
Market Report Big Jobs Report, markets consolidate
Big Jobs Report, markets consolidate
The Dollar Bull is a Problem for Stocks
The US dollar has long been the foreign exchange instrument of choice for cross-border trade agreements because of its status as the leading reserve...
Q2 GDP and The July FOMC Meeting Up Next
While stocks and commodity prices retreated in June, the consumer and producer price index data continued to signal the worst inflation in over four...
Market Report Stocks and Options turn Bullish
Stocks and Options turn Bullish
Cryptocurrency Carnage - It Can Be Darkest Before the Dawn
In 1650, English theologian Thomas Fuller wrote, “It is always darkest just before the day dawneth.” For many cryptocurrency devotees, that phrase...
Market Report Hot CPI and PPI, markets flat
Market Report Hot CPI and PPI, markets flat
Commodity Price Action in Q2 Says Inflation is Declining
Tighter monetary policy to combat inflation while GDP is falling could be another example of the Feds chasing stale economic data with adverse...
Market Report Rally on light volume
The shortened holiday week saw buyers return to markets
A Supreme Court Decision Changes Corporate Behavior
Publicly traded companies have taken a position on the June 2022 United States Supreme Court landmark decision, overturning Roe v. Wade.
Tradier Hosts Options Trading Summit With Cboe
Did you miss the half-day virtual Tradier Options Summit on June 22? Here’s a recap of what you missed and information so you won’t miss the next...
Tradier Announces Partnership with TradingView
TradingView provides a charting platform and social network to over 30 million traders and investors worldwide to spot opportunities across global...
Defining Discipline In Markets
The first rule that traders and investors must embrace is there are no rules when it comes to prices.
Rising Rates Are Baked In The Market’s Psyche
The US bond market has been in a bearish trend for the better part of a year, and higher rates are weighing on the stock market.
The Bearish Trend in Cryptocurrencies Continues - It Can Turn on a Dime
The bull-and-bear nature of cryptos suggests that the asset class will find a bottom, and the speculative interest will return.
Meet Your Trading Experts: Tradier Options Summit in Partnership with Cboe 6.22
Tradier and Cboe Global Markets have teamed up for the second virtual Options Summit. Get to know your speakers and panelists before June 22, 2022.
Food Inflation is Not Going Away Anytime Soon
One of the most significant factors facing markets today is the rising of food prices.
Energy Continues To Outperform The Stock Market
Coal and oil product prices have reached new record levels as the fossil fuel price implosions of 2020 turned into explosions in 2022.
Market Report Bulls trying as options diverge
Bulls trying as options diverge
Tradier Announces Tradier Options Summit on June 22, 2022
Tradier and Cboe have teamed up for another Options Summit Event, this time with more speakers and roundtable discussions! Join us 6-22-22!
Up Your Gamma with Unusual Option Activity
TheoTrade is a trading education firm consisting of carefully vetted trading education teachers, coaches, mentors, as well as content operations and...
Volatility - A Rising Base Level in the VIX Index
The only factor that pushes the VIX index higher or lower is the primary determinate of options prices, implied volatility.
Market Report If you think it’s ugly now, wait
WMT and TGT had earnings and the stocks got clobbered down more than 30%.
Inflation, Recession, Stagflation - A Recipe for Volatility
Markets reflect the economic and geopolitical landscapes, which are nothing short of a mess.
Dealing With a Bearish Stock Market
Bear markets have unique characteristics that create opportunities for traders and investors with their fingers on the pulse of markets.
The Musk Empire
Elon Musk is the world’s wealthiest person, and his interests run far beyond the EV world.
Market Report: Markets get Crushed
Markets got crushed last week and it appears the selling has just started.
The Case For Gold and Gold-Related Stocks
Gold is the world’s most durable form of money that transcends borders. Governments worldwide classify gold as a foreign exchange reserve.
Check Out TraderVue!
Tradervue, the trading journal that will help improve your trading performance.
The Backstory of Compound Returns in Leveraged ETFs
TheoTrade is a trading education firm consisting of carefully vetted trading education teachers, coaches, mentors, as well as content operations and...
The Rising US Dollar - A Mirage
The index that measures the US dollar against other leading world reserve currencies has made higher lows and higher highs.
Tradier welcomes ToroAlerts
ToroAlerts can be your unemotional watch dog tool that analyzes the markets for you.
Cryptocurrencies Show Signs of Bullish Life
Cryptocurrencies are a libertarian means of exchange as they trade without the influence of central banks and governments.
Tradier announces partnership with Social.trade
In a market that is seeing a rapid graduation effect from simple fractional stock trading, platforms like Social.Trade add great value.
Market Report: The pains of consolidation
The bears are back, wait the bulls are back and once again the bears have grabbed control.
Excited about OptionAlpha
Tradier partners with Option Alpha. Kirk Du Plessis, Will Gendron, Jack Slocum and the rest of the team at Option Alpha are passionate and focused on...
Food Prices - The Ultimate Inflationary Fuel
At the start of 2022 in the Northern Hemisphere, critical agricultural commodity prices are near record highs.
Short Selling Can Bridge the Gap Between Speculation and Reality
Discipline and strict attention to risk and reward in short selling separate the winners from the losers.
Market Report: Like Magic Bulls back in Control
Like Magic Bulls back in Control
Tradier Announces Partnership with Leading Markets Educator, TradersArmy
Our goal is to empower Active Retail Investors with Education, Value and Platform functionality.
Crypto that isn’t Cryptic. Now that is Refreshing!
It's time we create an offering that is transparent, shoots straight, and most importantly treats Crypto Traders with the service and support they...
Tradier Hosts Options Trading Summit With Cboe
Did you miss out on the Tradier Options Summit? Learn what you missed and how to make sure you don't miss the next one!
Trade from Excel. Yes you can do it.
You can now do everything inside Excel including your Equity and Options trades with Tradier. Check out what MarketXLS has built.
We are excited to announce A Live Summit by Traders Army
Trader Army Event sponsored by Tradier
The Hidden Value of Implied Volatility
Implied volatility is a crystal ball that allows market participants to see far past current prices.
Market Report: Bears get hammered
Just when the bears thought it was safe to jump into the water the bulls seized control putting up one of the biggest weeks in years.
What is Historical Volatility and Implied Volatility?
SlashTraders is a platform providing traders with the tools to speed up their learning curve and better understand the ins and outs of the options...
Tradier Options Summit in Partnership with CBOE
Over 650 attendees tuned in and improved their options trading skills with a wide range of topics and keynote speakers
A Trade or an Investment? Declare Intentions Before Buying or Selling
Volatile markets can offer long-term investment opportunities when prices rise or fall to irrational levels.
Market Report Inflation, Supply Chain pressure Markets
Inflation, Supply Chain pressure Markets
Defense Stocks Take Center Stage
Defense contracts will increase given the geopolitical landscape over the coming weeks and months.
Market Report: the Bear Market has begun
Bear Market, Hyperinflation Trouble is coming
Volatility Makes the Stock Market a Paradise for Traders and a Nightmare for Investors
Increased price variance creates opportunities for agile and dynamic traders with their fingers on the pulse.
Tradier Options Summit in Partnership with Cboe: Get to Know Your Trading Experts
Get to know your trading experts, the speakers at Tradier's Options Summit - In Partnership with Cboe.
Market Report: Retail fails to push markets higher
The Bears are back in town
Tradier Announces Tradier Options Summit in Partnership with Cboe on March 9, 2022
Tradier, in close partnership with Cboe is bringing together top market traders, educators, & platforms for a half-day, virtual options trading...
Meta Platforms - A Warning or an Outlier?
Time will tell if FB stands alone or is sending a signal for the high-flying tech sector
Market Report: St. Valentine’s Day Massacre?
Remember, bear market rallies are the most powerful short term you can see.
U.S. Dollar Volatility and Higher Interest Rates
The dollar index rallies on the prospects of higher interest rates
Market Report: Earnings drive market crazy
Market Report Earnings drive market crazy
What Did We Learn from 2021? Just Go with The Flow
The trends will tell you all you need to know
How Geopolitics Impact Your Portfolio
Domestic and geopolitical events can equally impact price trends.
Market Report: How low can the Market go?
Bear markets bring the most vicious rallies.
Market Report: Has the trend changed?
Sellers are now in charge and markets as a whole appear to be headed lower.
Market Report: An Ugly Beginning
Market price action suggests that the change in direction has begun.
Fed Minutes & Charlie Munger Makes a Statement
Fiscal policies remain inflationary as the spending continues
Market Report: The Bulls are Back in Town
The bulls are back pushing markets higher.
Inflation Will Not Magically Disappear in 2022
The central bank remains behind the inflationary curve.
Market Report: Confusion is the Word
Just when it looked like the bears were grabbing control the bulls made a huge stand last week.
Build Back Better May Not Be Dead Just Yet
No does not necessarily mean no in politics.
The U.S. vs. China - A Tale of Two Equity Trends
While US stocks rallied in 2021, the trend in Chinese stocks remains lower. Is this an opportunity or red flag?
Market Report: Are the Bears Grabbing Control?
The markets have been very choppy and once again it appears the bears are grabbing control.
Market Report: Bears get pounded
Just when the bears thought it was safe to get into the water, they get hammered once again.
The Rise of Buy Now, Pay Later
Buy Now, Pay Later is a growing business encouraging the growth of consumer debt
U.S. Brokerages Brace for Internationalization of Their Customer Base
This year, more than 3.5 million funded brokerage accounts have been opened at U.S.-regulated online brokerage firms by residents and citizens of...
Will the Supply Chain Stall Santa's Sleigh?
Global Supply Chains Remain Problematic for Businesses, Consumers, and Investors
Market Report: New high, Bulls Charge
The bulls have regained control, Dow, S+P and Nasdaq close on record highs.
Market Report: New Highs S+P, Dow
Last week we wrote about a trend change, this week we saw a big rally. The S+P and Dow both printed new highs before some sellers came in.
Trade from Tradingview: Unlimited Equity Trading from charts
Traders will soon have access to Unlimited Commission-Free Equity Trades from TradingView.
Seasoned Fintech Executive and Retail Product Advocate Stefan McVeigh Joins Tradier Management Team
Leading Online brokerage and Global API platform provider for trading platforms, advisors, developers, and individual investors, today announced...
CBOE and Tradier team up on options co-education about the SPX and XSP products
CBOE, the leading provider of Tradable Options Products and Tradier, the leading embeddable investing platform for over 250 plus platform...
Market Report Once Again Bulls take charge
Just when the bears thought it was safe, the bulls buried them again charging higher
Market Report Bears taking control
Markets had a relatively flat week and an instant replay from last week. Monday markets got clobbered while they tried to rally the rest of the week....
A Simple Guide to Building an Investing App
You may remember your father, or even your money-savvy grandmother, telling stories about how they would have to call or meet with a broker to invest...
Market Report Trend Change Markets Head South
A trend change is in the air as markets look to head south for the winter.
Market Report Confusion, Complacency
Last week the markets looked ready to collapse and reverse trend. Monday saw huge follow through to the downside.
Market Report Is the Trend Changing
Market Report Is the Trend Changing? Last week was packed with economic data, the FED, PPI, and triple witching expiration.
Market Report Holidays over, Trend Changing
The 3rd quarter is coming to an end with the 4th quarter 9 trading days away. Historically traders have the best periods in the 4th and 1st quarters.
When Are Calls and Puts Early Exercises?
The variety of options available to the American investor can be overwhelming. Let’s start by answering: What are options?
Market Report Mixed markets on Taper Talk
Markets remain slow as we approach the end of summer. Last week markets were slightly lower with a one-day selloff after the FOMC minutes were...
The Rise of Active Trading - Tradier Blog
As markets continue to grow and evolve, so do the strategies for trading in them.
Market Report Quiet markets bring new highs
Markets are in the heart of the dog days of summer. They are as quiet as it gets and making new highs.
eDeltaPro to open access to their new platform!
eDeltaPro getting ready launch
Market Report New Highs, Small Caps Joining the Party
Apparently, there is nothing that can stop the bull market run. Good news is good bad news is better.
Bundling Execution: Capped by Ad-Supported and Paywall Model Limitations, Financial Content Creators are Monetizing their Retail Bases with an Emerging New Model
Financial Content Creators are innovating on an Emerging New Model
Market Report Sleepy Markets take a breather
Markets made a fresh set of all time new highs last week but closed lower. The Russell which has been down trending managed to bounce.
Behind Finance: Herd Mentality in Trading
How often do you make trading decisions based larg...
Market Report Markets come roaring back
When the markets closed on Friday July 16th with a big sell off at the close it brought the question, is the rally over? On Monday July 19th...
Mid-Year Market Trends to Watch
Despite much of the nation returning back to normal, so far 2021 has proven to be unique in its own right. Many markets have either started to...
Market Report Is the Fat Lady Singing
Markets had a rough week with the Dow, S+P and Nasdaq slightly lower, the Russell clobbered. One week does not make a trend but there are certainly...
How Trading and Psychology are Linked
When it comes to trading, psychology plays a big role in your successes and failures. Trading psychology boils down to the thoughts, impulses, and...
Market Report Bulls No surprise, Bulls lead the way
We have been witnessing one of the easiest markets to predict in history, the bulls are in total control.
Tradier Brokerage Announces a New Digital Onboarding Process
Tradier Brokerage Announces a New Digital Onboarding Process for Customers of 75 Countries to Support it's Growing Global Active Trading Community...
Market Report New Highs Roll
Just another week in the markets, ho hum they made new highs once again. Complacency reigns over this market, investors cannot get in fast enough.
Why Trading is More Accessible Than Ever
Although the rise of retail trading may seem like an overnight phenomenon, the surge has been a couple of years in the making.
Market Report Bulls Run Wild, Fireworks Coming
Last week we asked the question; was the trend changing? We warned that although markets looked like there was trouble not to get too aggressive.
Interesting Harvard Study on Trading Volumes and News Cycles
Link to the Harvard Study Had a blast reading this. This study may be much sweeter for a few of my friends who are hungry Data Ninjas.
Market Report Is the Trend Changing
What looked like a market that was going to continue higher turned out to be a possible trend change and possibly the end of the bull market.
Market Report Nothing can stop the rally
As we have been writing for the last few weeks the markets are going to new highs.
Trade Unafraid: Trading on Autopilot
Most traders learn this lesson at one point or another: even if you are armed with great trading tools and a great strategy, it is hard to follow a...
Market Report New highs coming
Here we go again, markets headed for new highs. The rally rolls on with the lousy jobs on Friday adding fuel to the run higher.
Market Report: Bulls Take back Control
For the past couple of weeks, the bears looked like they were going to take control of the markets.
Market Report True or False Rally Over
Last week saw the markets look like they were going to breakdown ending the rally. However, on Thursday the CPI number was released...
Market Report: Inflation is Transitory
Another week and more new highs. If you haven’t noticed that market recognizes no bad news as witnessed by Friday’s jobs number.
Noted investor educators, OptionsANIMAL announces the upcoming launch of Trader Oasis: a redefining commission-free investor experience that delivers mentorship and tailormade active trading features.
OptionsAnimal partners with Tradier to launch TraderOasis
Market Report: Bulls Rule, markets continue higher
Two things have been very consistent for the last few months, call buying is leading the way and equities continue to make new highs. Many have tried...
Where Have the Meme Traders Gone?
Retail Stock Traders slow down a bit while Options Traders Continue to Roar.
Market Report: Will markets ever go down again?
For months we have been witnessing a market that knows no bad news. Look at last Thursday when President Biden ran out the possibility of a 43.4%...
SEASONED FINTECH ENTREPRENEUR AND TRADER, ANDRE NORMAN JOINS TRADIER AS ITS SENIOR VP OF GROWTH - Tradier Blog
Leading brokerage and API platform provider appoints of Andre Norman, CEO of Rho Financial, as its SVP of Growth
How Traders Speak Greek
There’s a lot to learn when you’re new to options trading. Is it all Greek to you?
Market Report: New Highs, No Fear
. Markets continue to make new highs almost daily. We have not seen a hard sell off in weeks.
Market Report New Highs Dow and S+P
After a brief pause a few weeks ago the Dow and S+P have made all time new highs while the Nasdaq is closing in
The Beginner's Guide to Trading vs. Investing
In the past year there has been a surge of interest in trading and investing.
Market Report Interesting, Diverging Markets
The wild and crazy markets roll on. Major divergences have become a regular occurrence.
Market Report: Markets in Tenuous Uptrend
Markets have been in a wicked consolidation pattern with a bias to the upside. This move is tenuous at best.
TRADIER ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF POPULAR COMMISSION FREE MOBILE TRADING APP RHO
TRADIER ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF POPULAR COMMISSION FREE MOBILE TRADING APP RHO
Tiblio partners with Tradier to bring powerful tools, thoughtful education, and no per-trade or per-contract execution fees
Tiblio was created by successful traders that have been through this journey and understand what traders need and the support they aspire to have.
Market Report Markets Battle Nasdaq Looks Weak
As we look at the action last week market trends looked like they were shifting. There seemed to be a real possibility that the bull market was...
The Neglected Bunch: What the Most Active, Successful Traders Look for in a Trading Platform
The Neglected Bunch: What the Most Active, Successful Traders Look for in a Trading Platform - By Dan Raju, CEO of Tradier
Market Report Indexes and Metals turn Ugly
It has been a long time since the major indexes have looked this bad. We have seen a trend reversal in all indexes except for the Dow futures. Bonds...
Market Report Has the Bubble Begun to POP
For the first week in many markets were lower last under some heavy selling pressure. Warnings are starting come more frequently and markets look and...
Tiblio connects with Tradier
Welcome Tiblio. We are super excited about Tiblio and its integration with the Tradier platform.
Five Essential Habits Seasoned Traders Build
Many types of traders enter the stock market every day. Some are managing funds for someone else, some are risk-takers, some are long-term savers,...
Market Report Markets Battle Nasdaq Looks Weak
As we look at the action last week market trends looked like they were shifting. There seemed to be a real possibility that the bull market was over.
Market Report Bulls Running Wild
More new highs for the equity markets, nothing matters. Bad economic news markets go higher, lousy jobs they go higher.
Tradier welcomes Tim and David
We are super excited to welcome Tim Macdonald and David Burch to the Tradier Family.
QuantGate expands its offering to the US Markets through Tradier Integration
QuantGate teams up with Tradier to empower retail investors with intelligence and an edge with its easy-to-use AI based platform
Market Report: WallStreetBets Creates Havoc
Just when you thought the bubble was bursting, markets make new all-time highs. For those trying to time the market, once again they walk away with...
10 Reasons Why Traders Prefer TradeHawk Over Robinhood
Advanced traders know that a basic platform just won’t cut it when it comes to serious trading.
Market Report: Is the Bubble Bursting?
The biggest question in today’s markets: Is the Wall Street Bubble bursting?
StockCharts Sees Meteoric Rise In Daily Active Users on Heels of Retail Options Trading Platform Launch, Showing Power of Embedded Finance
Integrated with Tradier Brokerage to Offer Commission-Free Options Trading, StockChartsACP Equips Investors with Advanced Technical Charting and...
Market Report: New Highs Continue
New highs were the story of the week. For the last few weeks, we have watched a Monday sell off followed by new highs.
Gold at key Resistance
As we sit with our short positions in Gold and Silver both have now reached a key resistance level.
Market Report: Congestion and Decision time
Markets fell slightly last week except for the Russell; all indexes are near all-time highs. The trend is higher, and the stimulus should continue to...
The Right Balance Between Features and Usability for a Trading Platform
Traders are often unaware of the numerous hidden costs that accompany options trades. These costs can overwhelm options, causing traders to not...
Do You Really Know What You are Paying for Your Options Trades?
The goal of trading is of course: to build a strong financial portfolio while generating income. But, how much are you paying per trade?
How to Build a Trading Platform on Tradier
If you have decided to create your trading platform and made the choice to allow Tradier to assist...Congratulations!
How Did Tradier Grow to Become the Most Preferred Place for Launching Investment Platforms?
With our extensive catalog of services specifically geared toward nurturing investment platforms, they cultivate success, attracting traders and...
Retail Traders Jumping onto Subscription-based Platforms
This is almost unbelievable that 47% of the total volume is coming from retail investors. With the growing dominance of retail, we are seeing the...
A year with a lot to be thankful for...
I wanted to thank all Tradier Partners, Traders, Friends, and Family for all the great partnership and support.
TiiCKER integrates with Tradier Brokerage to bring individual investors closer to the brands they love with commission free trading
Charlotte, NC, October 20, 2020 – TiiCKER is a unique application that gives shareholders the opportunity to invest and better engage with beloved...
Adam Johnson of Bullseye and Matthew Maley of The Maley Report on OptionsBrew
Adam Johnson of Bullseye and Matthew Maley of The Maley Report on OptionsBrew
Mark Sebastian: VIX expert and CNBC Mad Money regular on the Tradier OptionsBrew Show
November 4, 2020, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time I have known Mark for a long time. Super nice person. He is a noted market leader, superb coach, and...
Changing the Way Brokerage is Delivered
It's a DIY world we're living in, and everyone's jumping on the bandwagon: house flippers, self-taught auto mechanics, crafters, and investors.
Publish Yourself to the Largest and Fastest-Growing Investor Marketplace | Tradier
As you are building your brokerage experience, you want a fast-growing investor marketplace where you can publish yourself and get established.
Market Report: Tech Earnings this week, look bullish
The coming week brings many big tech earnings reports which include AAPL, AMZN, FB and GOOG.
The Choice for Today's Options Investor: TradeHawk Or Thinkorswim?- By Kevin "Lex" Luthringshausen, Founder, Tradehawk
Tradehawk vs ThinkorSwim
Passiv integrates with Tradier to empower retail investors with simplified automated portfolio management tools and commission-free equity.
Passiv integrates with Tradier to simplify investing for everyday investors and help them better manage money and time
StockCharts TV: Great Content from a great partner
StockCharts TV: Great Content from a great partner
OptionsBrewTV Episode 9 Features Tradehawk's Lex and Todd "Bubba" Horwitz of Bubba Trading
OptionsBrewTV Episode 9 Features Tradehawk's Lex and Todd "Bubba" Horwitz of Bubba Trading
OptionsBrew's Episode 8 Features Tradehawk's Lex and Mark Phillips of Harvested Financial
OptionsBrew's Episode 8 Features Tradehawk founder Lex and Mark Phillips of Harvested Financial
The Changing Landscape of Retail Investors
The global pandemic has upended most things in our lives from how we work to how we learn, how we see friends, and pretty much every aspect of...
OptionsBrew Episode 7 with Special Guest Stephen Kalayjian of Ticker Tocker
Coming up on OptionsBrew Episode 7, Lex will be chatting with special guest Stephen Kalayjian of Ticker Tocker