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Among the 25 most unusually active ETF put options on Wednesday, five were the iShares Russell 2000 ETF. Three had Vol/OI ratios over 10. Of the three, one should be very appealing if you’re into Covered Strangles. Here’s why.
The financial world is witnessing a transformative period marked by two significant developments: the introduction of the "Trump Accounts" initiative and the burgeoning trend of children actively engaging with the stock market. These concurrent shifts, unfolding as of late 2025, signal a profound reorientation in how wealth is accumulated, managed,
Menlo Park, CA – In a year that has reshaped the landscape of retail finance, Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) has emerged as a financial titan, experiencing a staggering stock surge of over 260% throughout 2025. This remarkable ascent, which saw its stock price reach an all-time high of $153.86 on
As December 9, 2025, unfolds, global market valuations are navigating a complex tapestry of macroeconomic forces, leading to a palpable divergence in investor sentiment across key regions. The interplay of varied central bank monetary policies, persistent yet normalizing inflation, uneven economic growth, and an ever-present undercurrent of geopolitical risks is
New York, NY – December 9, 2025 – The precious metals market is currently a tale of two metals, as gold (XAU) steadies following a robust four-month rally, while silver (XAG) has surged to unprecedented record highs. This divergence and overall strength in the sector are largely attributed to a critical shift
The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has commenced its highly anticipated final meeting of 2025 today, December 9, a gathering poised to significantly influence the trajectory of financial markets and the broader economy. With market participants largely pricing in a 25-basis-point interest rate cut, the immediate implications are
The Schwab Trading Activity Index™ (STAX) increased to 48.75 in November, up from its score of 48.12 in October. The only index of its kind, the STAX is a proprietary, behavior-based index that analyzes retail investor stock positions and trading activity from Schwab’s millions of client accounts to illuminate what investors were actually doing and how they were positioned in the markets each month.
New York, NY – December 8, 2025 – The financial markets are buzzing today as updated GDP growth forecasts paint a picture of resilient, albeit moderating, economic expansion, providing a significant lift to the S&P 500 (VOO). While the U.S. economy navigates a complex landscape of persistent inflation and evolving
Financial Engines Advisors sold $127 million worth of iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF (XT), but the holding's portfolio allocation actually grew.
Washington D.C. – December 4, 2025 – In a landmark decision poised to fundamentally reshape the U.S. digital asset landscape, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially cleared the path for federally regulated spot Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency trading on its registered futures exchanges. This pivotal announcement,
