About Theta Decay Investing
Theta Decay Investing brings the economic data, Federal Reserve meetings and market signals that move markets together in one place, so you always know what's coming, what the latest numbers say and how investors are positioned.
Our mission
We're on a mission to make retail investors more informed, by providing our users with a central platform where important economic dates and graphs are accessible.
Who we serve
Retail investors
Know what's coming and why it matters. A clear calendar of Fed meetings and data releases, explanations of every indicator, and a free weekly newsletter, without the jargon or the paywall.
Experienced investors
Analyze the market in one place. Decades of official data, market risk gauges, cross-asset performance comparisons and source-level detail with citations, built for fast, informed analysis.
Questions we answer
Investors ask the same questions every month. We answer them with live, sourced information. All times are Eastern Time; the calendar can show them in your own time zone.
When is the next FOMC meeting?
The next FOMC rate decision is on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, followed by the Fed Chair's press conference. The Federal Open Market Committee holds eight scheduled meetings a year to set the federal funds rate. View on the calendar
When is the next jobs report?
The next jobs report (the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Employment Situation report) is scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET. It covers nonfarm payrolls, the unemployment rate and wage growth, and is usually released on the first Friday of the month. View on the calendar
When is the next CPI inflation report?
The next Consumer Price Index (CPI) report is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET. Published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI is the most widely followed measure of consumer inflation. View on the calendar
When is the next GDP report?
The next Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET. GDP is measured quarterly and released in advance, second and third estimates. View on the calendar
When is the next PCE inflation report?
The next PCE report (Personal Income and Outlays, from the Bureau of Economic Analysis) is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET. PCE inflation is the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation. View on the calendar
Where does the data come from?
All economic data comes from official sources: FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis), the Federal Reserve Board, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and FINRA. Live prices are provided by TradingView. Each chart's Details panel lists its exact source and a suggested citation. See data sources
How often is the data updated?
Economic data and release dates refresh hourly, FINRA margin debt is checked daily, and live market prices update continuously. Each chart shows the date of its latest reading.
Is Theta Decay Investing free?
Yes. The calendar, indicators, market risk gauges, market data and the Out of the Money Weekly newsletter are all free to use, with no account required.
Is this investment advice?
No. Theta Decay Investing provides information and education only. Nothing on the site is a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Data can be delayed or revised, so confirm important figures with the official source.
What you'll find here
- Economic Calendar: Every scheduled FOMC rate decision and major U.S. data release (CPI, jobs, GDP and PCE), with release times in your time zone.
- Economic Indicators: Long-run charts of inflation, unemployment, the fed funds rate, the 10-year Treasury yield and real GDP growth.
- Market Risk: Gauges of investor stress: the VIX, high-yield and investment-grade credit spreads, the Baa corporate spread and margin debt.
- Markets: Live prices for stocks and Bitcoin, long-term performance for the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Dow Jones, and how stocks respond to Fed policy.
- Out of the Money Weekly: A free weekly briefing on the week ahead, what the latest data says and any warning signs worth watching.
Our approach
Official sources
Data comes directly from the Federal Reserve, FRED, the BEA, the BLS, FINRA and other primary sources, never from estimates or rumors.
Fully transparent
Every chart links to its source, release, units and notes, with a suggested citation, so you can verify anything you see.
Always current
Release dates and economic data refresh hourly, margin debt daily, and live prices continuously.
Independent
We explain the data; we don't tell you what to buy or sell. Everything here is for information and education.
Data sources
- FRED®, Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisEconomic indicators, market risk gauges, index closes and release dates
- Federal Reserve BoardFOMC meeting schedule
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA, via FRED)GDP, GDP contributions and PCE inflation
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS, via FRED)CPI inflation, payrolls and the unemployment rate
- Institute for Supply Management (ISM)ISM Manufacturing and Services PMI release schedule
- FINRAMonthly margin statistics
- TradingViewLive price widgets
Not investment advice
Everything on this site is for information and education only. It isn't a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Data can be delayed or revised, so check official sources before making decisions.