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Top content from across the community, hand-picked by us.
Post in Andrew's Pitchfork Trading Strategy
CharlotteIG posted a post in a topic,
Very happy to announce that we have a live video on the Pitchforking strategy. If you missed it, it will be available on our 'IG TV on Demand' by 12pm today! Let us know what you think of the talk.
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CharlotteIG,
Podcasts from IG
CharlotteIG posted a blog entry in IG Product Updates,
Podcasts are a great way to develop your trading knowledge and prepare for your time on the markets. You can explore different trends and events with our market deep dives as well as gain incite from our in-house experts and guests. Find out more
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CharlotteIG,
Post in Gold & Silver in a LT rally
Mercury posted a post in a topic,
Gold and Silver - Get involved with the discussion on Community.
See what other traders strategies are and have a chance to talk about yours. 'Currently we have seen a hit of the bottom line and a small rally but this could be a smaller consolidation within a bearish fast move down.'
See what other traders strategies are and have a chance to talk about yours. 'Currently we have seen a hit of the bottom line and a small rally but this could be a smaller consolidation within a bearish fast move down.'
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CharlotteIG,
Ask the Portfolio Manager - Submit your questions
GeorgeIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog,
Do you have an interest in building long-term wealth through investing? Have you always wanted the chance to ask an expert a specific question about portfolio management, or find out more about IG's and BlackRock's trading strategy for our Smart Portfolios?
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GeorgeIG,
VIX Options
CharlotteIG posted a blog entry in IG Product Updates,
We've released options for the Volatility Index. Check them out on the platform.
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CharlotteIG,
Dividend Adjustments 4 Nov - 11 Nov
MaxIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog,
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 4 Nov 2019.
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CharlotteIG,
How to trade the UK election
CharlotteIG posted a topic in General Trading Strategy Discussion,
The UK is holding a general election on 12 December. All the political parties are keen to return discussion to domestic policies after years of neglect because of Brexit, but the UK’s proposed departure from the EU will continue to dominate the debate.
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CharlotteIG,
Dividend Adjustments 28 Oct - 4 Nov
Guest KirbyIG posted a blog entry in IG Product Updates,
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 28 Oct 2019. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect your positions, please take a look at the video.
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CharlotteIG,
Post in Earnings Calendar
Caseynotes posted a post in a topic,
Check out this weeks earnings. Apple, Google and Facebook making announcements after market close. Take advantage of our after hour trading for these stocks.
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CharlotteIG,
Cryptocurrency and weekend markets will open at 1200 BST this Saturday
Ludwik Chodzko-Zajko IG posted a topic in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain,
There will be a delayed open on our cryptocurrency and weekend markets on Saturday 26 October, to allow for scheduled maintenance.
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JamesIG,
Post in Earnings Calendar
Caseynotes posted a post in a topic,
Earnings calendar for this week. Set your reminders and alerts to get the most out of any potential volatility.
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JamesIG,
Brexit next steps; EU-US trade war; EURUSD rally - DailyFX Key Themes
JohnDFX posted a blog entry in Market News,
Heading into the weekend, overnight implied volatility behind the Cable and other Pound crosses had charged to their highest level in over two years. That reflected well the fundamental weight represented by the first Saturday sitting in the Commons in 37 years.
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JamesIG,
A US-China trade deal?; hope for Brexit breakthrough; IMF updates on economic outlook - DailyFX Key Themes
JohnDFX posted a blog entry in Market News,
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Irish counterpart Leo Varadkar stirred hope when they both offered enthusiasm after their meeting, saying there was a “pathway” forward as they discussed the contentious border. That was followed by a meeting between the EU’s main negotiator Michel Barnier and UK Brexit minister Stephen after which it was stated they 'look forward to these intensified discussions in the coming days'. Though nothing material has yet been agreed to, this seems like a meaningful break owing to the language alone. Neither side has voiced confidence in their discussions for some time, so this does represent a significant change.
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JamesIG,
Dividend Adjustments 14 Oct - 21 Oct
Guest KirbyIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 14 Oct 2019. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect your positions, please take a look at the video.
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JamesIG,
Trade wars; recession fears grow; gold's position - DailyFX Key Themes
JohnDFX posted a blog entry in Market News,
We have been unofficially engaged in a global trade war since March 2018. That is when the United States moved forward with a tariff on imported metals (steel and aluminum) from any destination outside of the country.
As it currently stands, we are still awaiting another wave of products receiving a hefty tariff rate upgrade in approximately two months’ time while talks are set to resume on Thursday between the two parties. That said, reports over the weekend indicated China was not impressed with the Trump administration’s most recent efforts to find middle ground.
As it currently stands, we are still awaiting another wave of products receiving a hefty tariff rate upgrade in approximately two months’ time while talks are set to resume on Thursday between the two parties. That said, reports over the weekend indicated China was not impressed with the Trump administration’s most recent efforts to find middle ground.
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JamesIG,
Dividend Adjustments 7 Oct - 14 Oct
Guest KirbyIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 7 Oct 2019. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect your positions, please take a look at the video.
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JamesIG,
ATR in Day Trading
DSchenk posted a topic in General Trading Strategy Discussion,
Here some of my thoughts on the importance of ATR (Average True Range) in Day Trading.
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JamesIG,
Politics and market pricing; trade war deadlines; and recession responses - DailyFX Key Themes
JohnDFX posted a blog entry in Market News,
There are numerous, open political fissures around the world – including the approaching Brexit deadline; the ongoing flux of Euro-area stability and Chinese social pressure arising from economic concerns. Each of these represents significant headline fodder both within their respective country as well as in the international press.
Yet, as many newspaper column inches or top headlines in online news aggregators these issues may represent, they don’t naturally adapt to clear economic or market impact. Evaluations are made over the prevailing trends and assumptions applied as to how these issues will work their way into tangible impediments to either growth or returns.
That said, the uncertainty of all three of the aforementioned issues has unmistakably dimmed investors’ and consumers’ growth expectations. To ignore these matters when they are key motivators for a majority of market participants would allow a gaping hole in your analysis.
Yet, as many newspaper column inches or top headlines in online news aggregators these issues may represent, they don’t naturally adapt to clear economic or market impact. Evaluations are made over the prevailing trends and assumptions applied as to how these issues will work their way into tangible impediments to either growth or returns.
That said, the uncertainty of all three of the aforementioned issues has unmistakably dimmed investors’ and consumers’ growth expectations. To ignore these matters when they are key motivators for a majority of market participants would allow a gaping hole in your analysis.
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JamesIG,
Dividend Adjustments 23 Sept - 30 Sept
MaxIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog,
Expected index adjustments
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 23 Sept 2019. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect your positions, please take a look at the video.
Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 23 Sept 2019. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect your positions, please take a look at the video.
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MaxIG,
Questionable central bank objectives; short-term economic objectives; recession signals - DailyFX Key Themes
JohnDFX posted a blog entry in Market News,
What are Central Banks Attempting to Achieve at This Point? Long-Term Versus Short-Term Objectives. Recession Signals Rising Again. The three key themes for the week.
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JamesIG,
Fed rate decision; trade wars improve; currency war accusations - DailyFX Key Themes
JohnDFX posted a blog entry in Market News,
"The Federal Reserve’s policy event is scheduled for Wednesday at 18:00 GMT. Even putting aside the existential crisis traders are facing with the concept that monetary policy may be losing its effectiveness, this was due to be an important meeting."
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JamesIG,
FTSE100 - Daily Trades
DSchenk posted a topic in Indices and Macro Events,
What's your strategy? Share and discuss with like-minded traders. "Before I start in, briefly my trading strategy on the index..."
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JamesIG,
Post in US OIL
Caseynotes posted a post in a topic,
"Real possibility of the Oil markets gapping up on market open following the drone attack and fire at the Saudi processing facility Abqaiq, latest news that production cut by 5 million b/d, half of the Saudi daily output and 5% of worlds daily production (wsj)."
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JamesIG,
ECB rate decision; Brexit no-deal probabilities; Fed anticipation - DailyFX Key Themes
JohnDFX posted a blog entry in Market News,
The Global Importance of the ECB Rate Decision: Top event risk - both for concentrated volatility potential for its local currency and global influence via systemic means – over the coming week is hands down the ECB (European Central Bank) rate decision.
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