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What’s your game plan when stocks are dropping?

In this video, we explain the concept of short selling.
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How to calculate your gain or loss when short selling

In this video, we show you how to calculate a profit or loss on a short sale.
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How does margin trading work?

Margin trading can leverage your investments and increase potential returns. But there are risks as well as benefits.
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Trade types: market, limit and stop orders with limits

Learn the differences between market, limit and stop orders with limits, and which order type is right for different circumstances or market conditions.
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Finding a real-time stock quote on the Investor’s Edge platform

Whether you’re buying or selling, you’ll need information about a stock to make a decision and execute a trade. Learn where to find it.
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Should you consider trading in extended hours?

The mechanics, benefits and risks of trading in extended hours — before the stock exchanges officially open or after they officially close.
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