What is a Diagonal Spread or Time Spread?

What is a Diagonal Spread or Time Spread?

A diagonal spread, also known as a time spread, may be a strategy you would like to implement into to your trading arsenal. Today we will discuss how a diagonal spread is created. We will also discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of a diagonal spread. A...
Technical Indicators 101 – An Overview

Technical Indicators 101 – An Overview

This week's article will be an overview of what is a broad subject; technical indicators. Subsequent articles will cover some of the more popular indicators in detail, but we will cover the basics to start. Many traders use technical indicators to some degree to help...
What is a “Trading Curb” or “Rule 80”?

What is a “Trading Curb” or “Rule 80”?

A trading curb, also referred to as a “circuit breaker” is a mechanism to help prevent the market from crashing during extreme volatility. When they are triggered, circuit breakers either halt trading for a certain period of time, or close the trading day...