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Market Commentary

Financial Decoder

(Bonus) Do Super Bowl Wins Diminish in Value?

In this short bonus episode from Financial Decoder, host Mark Riepe connects the Super Bowl LVIII matchup to the concept of economic utility.
February 9, 2024
Financial Decoder

Should You Trust Popular Trading Proverbs?

When navigating the world of stock trading, what kernels of truth can you take from some of the most ubiquitous trading proverbs?
February 5, 2024

Back in Black: S&P 500 Hits All-Time High

While the S&P 500's all-time high hasn't been accompanied by other parts of the market (notably, small caps), further gains are possible if breadth firms up.
January 22, 2024
Financial Decoder

Should You Roll Over Your Retirement Account?

What options do you have when leaving a job where you hold an employer-sponsored retirement account?
December 18, 2023
Financial Decoder

How Does Retirement Planning Differ for Freelancers?

What options do freelancers have to get the most benefit out of their retirement savings?
November 27, 2023

Roller Coaster: Markets Take a Ride

Like some advances earlier this year, the market's current surge hasn't been defined by strong breadth underneath the surface—which will be key for a sustained, durable advance.
November 13, 2023
Financial Decoder

How Can You Build Your Pre-Retirement Checklist?

What do you need to take care of in the handful of years, months, and days before you retire?
November 13, 2023
Financial Decoder

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before You Retire?

If you are nearing retirement, does it make sense to pay off your mortgage in advance?
October 30, 2023
Financial Decoder

How Did Chuck Schwab Disrupt an Industry? (Rebroadcast)

Founder and Chairman of the Board Chuck Schwab joins Mark Riepe for a candid discussion about the decisions he made that disrupted the brokerage industry.
October 16, 2023

Introduction to thinkorswim® Mobile for Android

Learn how to navigate and place trades on the thinkorswim® mobile app for Android.
October 11, 2023

Introduction to thinkorswim® Mobile for iPhone

Learn how to navigate and place trades on the thinkorswim® mobile app for iPhone.
October 10, 2023

thinkorswim® paperMoney® Simulated Options Trading

In this tutorial, we'll demonstrate how to use thinkorswim® paperMoney® to practice trading options.
August 28, 2023

Place a Single-Leg Options Trade | thinkorswim®

Learn how to place single-leg options trades on thinkorswim®.
August 28, 2023

Single Options on thinkorswim® Mobile (iPad)

Learn how to buy and sell call and put options using the thinkorswim® mobile app for iPad.
August 28, 2023

Set Up thinkorswim® Desktop for Options Trading

How to customize the thinkorswim® desktop platform especially for options—streamlining the option chain based on your trading style, setting up custom options screeners, and more.
August 28, 2023

Options Spread Orders on thinkorswim® Desktop

Learn how to create options spread orders on thinkorswim® desktop.
August 28, 2023

thinkorswim® paperMoney®: Stock Trading Simulator

In this tutorial, we'll demonstrate how to use paperMoney® on the thinkorswim® platform and place simulated stock trades.
August 28, 2023

Buy & Sell Stock on thinkorswim® Mobile (iPad)

Learn how to buy and sell stock on the thinkorswim® mobile app for iPad.
August 28, 2023

Getting Started with thinkorswim® Charts

A rundown of basic thinkorswim® charts navigation and a tour of charting features.
August 28, 2023

Trading Long Calls and Puts on thinkorswim® Web

In this video, we'll show you how to trade long calls and long puts using thinkorswim® web.
August 28, 2023

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