The following is a list of links we’ve compiled over the years. Each website or link is a helpful resource for anyone thinking about investing in stocks or options or for anyone who would just like to know more. Investors Blog Network
- IBN Festival
- BioHealth Investor
- Debt Free
- Dividend Money
- Finviz
- Gannon On Investing
- Generation X Finance
- Investor Trip
- Money, Matter, and More Musings
- My Wealth Builder
- One Guy’s Investments
- SciTech Investor
- Stock Market Beat
- The Bull Trader
- The Digerati Life
- The Money Post
- The Money Tortoise
- The Skilled Investor
- Trade Radar
- Volume Spike Investor
- Word On The Street
- Your Trading Stock
- Death and Taxes: a poster explaining federal spending
Brokers
To take advantage of our site, it’s very important to use an options-friendly broker. Although there are many brokers around now that specialize in options, here are two that we’re familiar with. These are not endorsements, and you should consider multiple brokers in order to determine which one is right for you.
OptionsXpress: You can try them out for free by using the link below.
SPECIAL MEMBERS ONLY THINKORSWIM
We have negotiated a special rate for any of our members who open an account with thinkorswim: a flat rate of $1.50 per contract, with no contract minimum and no ticket charge. Thinkorswim will also pay up to $100 of any closing or account transfer fees imposed by your current broker. In order to take advantage of this special offer you must become a member.
Tradeking:
Tradeking is an options-friendly broker that was recently ranked #1 Discount Broker by Smart Money for the second year in a row.
A nice survey of some other options brokers is available here.
Events & Calendars
- Marketwatch.com Economic Forecast and Calendar
- Earnings.com Weekly Calendar
- Yahoo Finance Earnings Calendar
Stock Picks & Ideas
Market Info
- BullandBearWise Index of Economic and Market Indicators
- MarketWatch.com
- Reuters Business News
- Nasdaq.com
- 24/7 Wall St.
- Bloomberg