WTI Crude Oil on the Move $112 Next Stop

The energy sector has surged during the last two months which can be seen by looking at the XLE Energy Select Sector Fund. If crude oil continues to climb to the $112 level, XLE will likely continue to rally for another few days or possibly week as energy stocks are considered a leveraged way to […]

Elliott Wave Projecting Gold Bottom?

By David A Banister We have been writing about the bottoming process of the Gold Bear Cycle (Elliott Wave Theory) since December 4th 2013, and our most recent article on December 26th reiterated that the best time to accumulate the Gold/Silver stocks was in the December and January window. Specifically this is what we wrote: […]

Choosing a Binary Options Broker

Tips on how to choose a binary options broker Choosing a binary broker is one of the most important decisions a non-US based novice trader faces. Which one should I trust? Which is the best? These are just a few examples to the questions arising when choosing your first broker. Before we try to answer […]

Litigation Finance- Investing in Lawsuits

Wall Street and its resident big banks are always looking for new ways to make big money. The latest such attempt comes in the form of “Litigation Finance.” At its most basic, litigation finance involves third party funding, i.e. investing money in high profile lawsuits between corporations, effectively betting on winners and losers. Money can […]

Educate Yourself about FOREX

With the increasing popularity of online Forex trading you may have considered investing in this field. But before you start, you need to understand all the risks in order to get the expected results. There is no doubt that practical experience is much more valuable than just theoretical knowledge that you acquire by reading, researching and discussing with […]

Choosing the Best Forex Broker for You

In order to successfully trade Forex you need a good broker. However, as a beginner it is often difficult to choose the right type of FX broker. There are several types of brokers and you need to know about each type in order to make an informed decision on which to choose. Unfortunately, the Forex market is a bit like the “Wild […]

Forex Basic Terminology

You have probably heard the terms ‘leverage’, ‘margin’ and ‘pips’ in the world of Forex. To begin with, getting a grip on all the language should be the first step. It is essential to have a good knowledge of the terminology before you begin trading Forex. Everything can affect the market. On Monday it was reported the […]

What is Forex News Trading?

The Forex market remains a source of great opportunity for investors, thanks primarily to its high levels of leverage and liquidity. It is a margin based investment opportunity, which enables shrewd and experienced operators to gain returns that can dramatically exceed their initial financial commitment. But it also brings considerable risk, however, as less fortunate traders […]

Stock Market Seasonality: Is it Real?

Stock market performance is often attributed to supposedly predictable seasonal fluctuations, but there are many economists who regard this as taking a far too broad look at movements. They say you can find a pattern in almost anything at the right level of detail, but whether it’s a relevant signal or not is another matter […]

Investing for Guaranteed Losses

Investment advisors tell us… that as we get older we should take fewer risks with our investments and focus more on safety. This is because a young person has the opportunity for the market to “come back” after one of its periodic sell-offs. In addition, if you are still in the earning phase of your life […]