FINRA Margin Debt Statistics, Explained
FINRA margin debt statistics explained: the rule behind the filing, the third week release, the four to seven week lag, and how to read the history since 1997.
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How the Put/Call Ratio Is Calculated
How the put/call ratio is calculated: the volume and open interest formulas, why index readings run higher, and what counts as a normal reading in 2026.
Is a High Put/Call Ratio Bullish?
Contrarians call a high put/call ratio bullish. See the percentile bands for equity and index options, and what actually followed the extreme readings.