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Tracking and trading tech: The Nasdaq-100 and volatility

Watch this recorded 2-part webinar series that examines the Nasdaq 100 index and potential trading opportunities in the technology sector.

Part 1: Understanding the Nasdaq-100 and its volatility index

Technology companies make up a component of every major index. Learn how the tech focused Nasdaq-100® Index can be utilized to gauge the largest tech companies in tandem with volatility. This recorded session covers the anatomy of an index and understanding volatility.

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Part 2: Trading Volatility

Now that you have a solid foundational understanding of the Nasdaq-100 Index® (NDX) and the Nasdaq-100 Volatility Index® (VOLQ), we cover how to construct trades. This session covers the anatomy of index options, strategies for volatility, and best practices and trade management

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Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Before trading options, please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. Supporting documentation for any claims, if applicable, will be furnished upon request.


Indexes are unmanaged. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.


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