WHAT IS THE NUMBER ONE MISTAKE TRADERS MAKE?
Big financial market volatility and growing access for the average person have made active trading very popular, but the influx of new traders has met with mixed success.
There are certain patterns which may separate profitable traders from those who ultimately lose money. And indeed, there is one particular mistake that in our experience gets repeated time and time again. What is the single most important mistake that led to traders losing
WHY DO TRENDS IN MARKETS FORM?
Technical analysis is often a misunderstood discipline, and even misrepresented by some of its biggest proponents. Technical analysis doesn’t so much drive the market (although there is an element of technically-driven trading occurring), but is a way to analyze market participants’ collective perception of the underlying fundamental drivers and catalysts, or fundamental theme when one develops. You can think of the primary tool of technical analysis, a chart,
S&P 500, VIX INDEX, STOCK SECTOR DIVERSIFICATION, MACRO - TALKING POINTS
The S&P 500 has 11 sectors to choose from to diversify stock portfolios
Broadening exposure is not always perfect at avoiding market volatility
What levels of VIX undermine this strategy and what can traders do?
WHAT IS STOCK SECTOR DIVERSIFICATION?
If an investor wants to diversify exposure in the US stock market, there are plenty of sectors to choose from in the S&P 500. On t
- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021
There are many types of forex traders, and each demands a different approach. Whether you choose the fast-paced sprint of day trading or the prolonged marathon of position trading, selecting the right style for you will maximize your chance of success. Read on to learn more about the types of forex traders active in the world’s largest market.
THE SIX DIFFERENT FOREX TRADER TYPES
Forex traders tend to fit into one of the following six tra
Sep 2, 2022 | DailyFX
Warren Venketas, Analyst
MACD INDICATOR – TALKING POINTS:
What is MACD?
What does MACD measure?
How is MACD calculated?
Limitations of MACD
WHAT IS MACD?
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is a technical indicator which simply measures the relationship of exponential moving averages (EMA).The MACD displays a MACD line (blue), signal line (red) and a histogram (green) - showing the difference between the MACD l
MACD INDICATOR – TALKING POINTS:
What is MACD?
What does MACD measure?
How is MACD calculated?
Limitations of MACD
WHAT IS MACD?
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is a technical indicator which simply measures the relationship of exponential moving averages (EMA).The MACD displays a MACD line (blue), signal line (red) and a histogram (green) - showing the difference between the MACD line and the signal line.
The MACD line is the diff
In this article we look at what the Ichimoku Kinko Hyo indicator currently suggests about the prices and outlook for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude oil.
Source: Bloomberg
Shaun Murison | Senior Market Analyst, Johannesburg | Publication date: Friday 26 Novembe
The global economy is looking at a very tough year
Recession is not certain, but it may now be difficult to avoid
What can past recessions teach us about what may be coming?
The global economy is ‘perilously close’ to falling into recession according to the World Bank’s latest forecast.
It now predicts world economic growth of 1.7% this year, a steep climbdown indeed from the 3% hoped for back in June. As for why, well, take your gloomy pick. Top of the list we find Russi
Value investing is a popular strategy that involves buying stocks that appear to be 'on sale', based on an objective analysis of their intrinsic value. Read on for the strategy's pros and cons and how to get started.
Source: Bloomberg
WHAT IS THE NUMBER ONE MISTAKE TRADERS MAKE?
Big financial market volatility and growing access for the average person have made active trading very popular, but the influx of new traders has met with mixed success.
There are certain patterns which may separate profitable traders from those who ultimately lose money. And indeed, there is one particular mistake that in our experience gets repeated time and time again. What is the single most important mistake that led to traders losing
What is the Dow?
Jan 19, 2022
By:James Blakeway, tastytrade.
The Dow, known formally as the Dow Jones Industrial Average, is made up of 30 large U.S.-listed companies and is an indicator of how these companies have traded during a standard trading session.
“Dow Jones Hits 30,000”, or whichever milestone the index is finally reaching, is an extremely common headline in mainstream financial and general news media. The index is known around the world as the barometer for the U.S
- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021
“Is there a best time frame to trade forex?” is a common question a lot of traders ask, especially those new to the forex market. The truth is, there is no single answer. It all depends on your preferred trading strategy and style.
Traders utilize varying time frames to speculate in the forex market. The two most common are long- and short-term-time frames which transmits through to trend and trigger charts. Trend charts refer to longer-term t
- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021
Many people are attracted to forex trading due to the amount of leverage that brokers provide. Leverage allows traders to gain more exposure in financial markets than what they are required to pay for. Traders of all levels should have a solid grasp of what forex leverage is and how to use it responsibly. This article explains forex leverage in depth, including how it differs to leverage in stocks, and the importance of risk management.
When market interest rates go up, the value of fixed-rate bonds falls. This simple rule can help you hedge against interest rate risk. Learn what interest rate risk is, and how to mitigate it.
Source: Bloomberg
- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021
FOMO – Fear of Missing Out - is a relatively recent addition to the English language, but one that is intrinsic to our day-to-day lives. A true phenomenon of the modern digital age, FOMO affects 69% of millennials, but it can also have a significant bearing upon trading practices.
For instance, the feeling of missing out could lead to the entering of trades without enough thought, or to closing trades at inopportune moments because it’s what o
Earnings season provides a great opportunity for equity traders to gain insight on stocks they have invested in, while also offering context to potential share price moves. Read on for more on what earnings season is, earning announcement dates to know, and what to look for in an earnings report.
WHAT IS EARNINGS SEASON & WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Earnings season is a period each fiscal quarter, usually lasting several weeks, where many of the largest listed companies announce their lat
The short squeeze has demanded the audience from many of the best investors and traders the world over, with some boastful about correct market predictions while others are humbled by the swift yet destructive nature that is the short squeeze. This article will outline the foundational concepts of the short squeeze while providing insight on how to manage and trade around this contentious financial market phenomena.
WHAT IS A SHORT SQUEEZE?
The definition of a short squeeze can be term
Your comprehensive guide to what an IPO is, what happens on the day of an IPO, and the difference between the primary and secondary markets. Learn how to get started.
Source: Bloomberg
Indices Shares IPO Stock Investor Secondary market
IG is hosting the first #IGForexChat on Thursday 4th October at 6.30pm
You can watch the live broadcast using the video player below (with the broadcast starting just before the above time), or from within the dealing platform. We want to hear your questions so we can put them to the panel, opening up a two way channel between you and a group of experts which you may not usually have access to. The first two guests will be Raj Dhall at tradingview.com and Samuel Morton at lovethepips and fo
A description of blue chip stocks, a rundown of the best examples and how to identify and distinguish them from other companies with large market capitalisations. Read on for comprehensive coverage.
Source: Bloomberg
Charles Archer | Financial Writer, London
Chris Beauchamp’s insight
US earnings season is upon us once again, with the banks taking their traditional place at the forefront of the procession. This will help to provide a different narrative to the ‘stimulus on/off’ discussion of the past week or more.
As the UK heads back towards tighter restrictions, JD Wetherspoon’s full-year numbers will provide plenty of interest in how the pub operator views the outlook for its next 12 months. Key economic data i
- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021
The rising wedge is a popular reversal pattern that is predictive in nature and can give traders a clue to the direction and distance of the next price move.
Rising wedges appear regularly in the financial markets and traders gravitate towards the pattern because of its simplicity in identification and application. This article will explain how to spot a rising wedge on forex charts and how to trade them.
LEARN TO TRADE THE RISING WEDGE:
- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021
The COT report is a weekly sentiment report that can provide forex traders with important information on the positioning of currency pairs. Issued by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) the COT report can be cross-referenced with a trader’s underlying forex strategy.
The forex market is not the only financial market included in the COT report analysis, which makes this valuable commentary for all traders.
COT Report Analysis
- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021
Market movements can be unpredictable, and the stop loss is one of the few mechanisms that traders have to protect against excessive losses in the forex market. Stop losses in forex come in different forms and methods of application. This article will outline these various forms including static stops and trailing stops, as well as highlighting the importance of stop losses in forex trading.
WHAT IS A STOP LOSS?
A forex stop loss is a fun
- Reviewed by James Stanley, Nov. 24, 2021
Using margin in forex trading is a new concept for many traders, and one that is often misunderstood. To put simply, margin is the minimum amount of money required to place a leveraged trade and can be a useful risk management tool.
Closely linked to margin is the concept of margin call - which traders go to great lengths to avoid. Not knowing what margin is, can turn out to be extremely costly which is why it is essential for forex traders to
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