Leonardo Fibonacci (aka. Leonardo of Pisa) was the son of a merchant and well educated in the use of numbers while keeping his father’s books but in those days all of Europe used “Roman Numerals” and calculations were difficult. Leonardo was instrumental in bringing the Arabic numeral that we use today to Europe. But although […]
Educate Yourself about FOREX
September 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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
September 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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
September 29, 2013 by 1 Comment
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?
September 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
Beware of Bears
August 20, 2013 by 1 Comment
The bearish case is beginning to make more and more sense. In my recent NASDAQ ROC stock commentary I warned that based on age alone the bull market is getting “long of tooth” and could generate a sell signal soon. And then we had Obama’s Comments Worry Stock Bulls showing how recent rhetoric by the President […]
Despite Weakness, Big Picture Remains Bullish
August 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Bears Calling For Another Top Since the S&P 500 bottomed on June 24, the calls on Twitter for an imminent peak have been frequent. At some point a true trend reversal will come, but thus far Monday’s and Tuesday’s weakness can be placed in the normal volatility category. For the record, even as the S&P […]
Thoughts from the Frontline: Can It Get Any Better Than This?
August 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
What in the world is going on?! As I write this letter from the Maine woods, the S&P 500 has just cleared 1,700 for the first time. The German DAX continues to set all-time highs above 8,400. The United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 is quickly approaching its 1999 record high of 6,930, and its mid-cap cousin, […]
Is 2013 Stock Market 2007- Déjà Vu?
August 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
After seeing stocks drop over 50% in both the 2000-2003 and 2007-2009 bear markets, investors are understandably hesitant to redeploy their hard-earned money back into stocks. Given the up and down nature of the markets over the last three years, many assume a major peak in stocks must be right around the corner. Is there […]
Scared of Stocks? There Are Ways To Monitor Risk
July 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
‘Great Rotation’ Includes Safe Money Markets The equity side of Wall Street coined the term great rotation to describe what they hoped would be a mass migration by investors from bonds to stocks. Many investors have not forgotten when the S&P 500 plunged 50%-plus (2007-2009). From the Wall Street Journal: Investors are cashing out of […]
