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June 27, 2025

How to Think Defensively as a Trader Amid Macro Uncertainty

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) peaked at 57.52 on April 8, 2025, before closing the day at 52.33. A high VIX indicates panic among traders, leading […]
June 18, 2025

CFD Trading Tips for Falling Markets

The financial markets are cyclical in nature. There will be rallies and an equal number of dips. Plus, geopolitical and economic developments will move prices up […]
June 16, 2025

US Tariffs Trigger Gold Breakout: How to Trade It

The IMF has lowered its global growth forecast for 2025 from 3.3% to 2.8%. The US GDP is also expected to bear the brunt of increased […]
June 10, 2025

MSCI Indices: For Investors with International Exposure

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), an investment research firm, was born in 1986 when Morgan Stanley acquired the licensing rights to Capital International’s data. Today, MSCI […]
May 22, 2025

Entry Strategies: Know When to Enter a Trade

“The goal of a successful trader is to make the best trades. Money is secondary,” says Dr. Alexander Elder, the founder of Financial Trading Inc. One […]
May 21, 2025

How the VIX Helps Traders Navigate Market Uncertainties

Volatility is an undeniable reality of the financial markets. While it increases risk, it also presents multiple trading opportunities for those who know how to navigate […]
May 12, 2025

Momentum Trading: How it Works and Top Strategies

Richard Driehaus, the father of momentum trading, pioneered the technique of riding a trend based on the momentum supporting it. He suggests losing the losers (poorly […]
May 6, 2025

Top CFD Hedging Strategies

Risk management is non-negotiable for traders, regardless of their experience or skill level. The markets are unpredictable, and it is only prudent to protect your positions […]
March 24, 2025

Understanding the Basics of Copy Trading

Beginner traders can sometimes lack the confidence to enter the financial markets independently. Copy trading is a popular technique to mirror the trades of an experienced […]
March 21, 2025

Advantages and Risks of Copy Trading

Copy trading is a popular technique that allows beginner traders to follow the strategies of experienced traders. Beginners or traders with little time to commit use […]
March 20, 2025

What are Black Swan Events?

According to Britannica, a black swan event is a “high-impact event that is difficult to predict under normal circumstances but that in retrospect appears to have […]
March 19, 2025

Everything You Need to Know About the Gold-Silver Ratio

Historically, the world’s currency system was backed by gold and silver. The gold-silver ratio gained importance as governments worldwide maintained reserves in the precious metals to […]
March 17, 2025

Can Overtrading Hurt Traders? How to Avoid It?

Nick Leeson, a former derivatives trader is the perfect example of what overtrading can do to your funds. The man lost over twice the total capital […]
March 14, 2025

Will Europe Outperform US Stock Indices in 2025?

Indices measure the performance of a basket of securities that give traders exposure to a particular sector, like the Nasdaq does with tech, or the Dax40 […]
February 26, 2025

Easy Guide to the VWAP Technical Indicator

Most traders begin their technical analysis journey with moving averages. This is among the most simple-to-apply and easy-to-understand indicators to identify market trends and make predictions. […]
February 12, 2025

Hedging Strategies to Reduce Market Risk

Events like geopolitical conflicts, industry crises or a pandemic lead to sudden changes in the financial markets. These events are often unpredictable, and the associated risks […]
January 15, 2025

Will Year of the Wood Snake Revive the Chinese Economy?

As the year of the Wood Snake slithers in, investors’ serpentine gaze is fixated on the Chinese economy. Will the red dragon’s economy shed its gloomy […]
January 8, 2025

The Basics of Dow Theory for Traders

The Dow theory, developed in the late 19th century by Charles Dow, the founder of The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones & Co., describes the […]
December 16, 2024

What is the Santa Claus Rally?

The Bank of America (BofA) has confirmed that “the Santa Claus rally is real.” When Santa comes to town, investors rejoice much like kids. The holiday […]
December 11, 2024

Company Earnings to Watch When Trading the Nasdaq Index

Did you know that the tech-dominated Nasdaq 100 includes 8 non-financial sectors? When trading an index, you first need to understand its composition and the impact […]