In the past, investors had to pick up the phone and call their broker when they wanted to place a trade in the financial markets. While this is still an option for traders, most people now do their trading online. Thanks to advancements in technology, you can trade faster and easier without contacting a middleman. […]
Become a Better Trader: Know Thyself
July 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Editor’s Note: It may not seem like it at first glance but the stock market is one place where profitability is tied directly to your performance. If you do your analysis correctly and don’t get scared out at the first blip in the market you can develop winning strategies. But the converse is also true. Trading […]
Gold Cycles Will Soon Forecast Where Prices Are Headed
July 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
by Chris Vermeulen Gold and stock market forecasters have been using cycles in price that repeat every certain amount of trading days to help them spot key reversal areas in the financial market. Almost everything in life seems to go in cycles and commodity prices and the stock market are no different. As we all […]
Forex Currency Markets- Key Factors
June 26, 2012 by 1 Comment
Forex Currency Markets You may think trading in the in Forex Currency Markets is an entirely different ball game than trading in the stock market. But, they both rely on many of the same rules. The same two principles still apply. Whether you’re trading in stocks or currencies, both technical and fundamental analysis still applies. It’s […]
Using Forex Charts
June 21, 2012 by 2 Comments
Forex Charts Forex charts are the bedrock of technical analysis. Technical indicators are usually added to forex charts as a way of making sense out of the candlesticks and bars that define price movements. The sole aim of technical analysis is to be able to use the information on the charts to be able to […]
Understanding Implied Volatility
June 13, 2012 by 1 Comment
Option Prices and Implied Volatility Understanding implied volatility in option prices is a key factor in profitable options trading. According to Investopedia- Implied Volatility is: The estimated volatility of a security’s price. In general, implied volatility increases when the market is bearish and decreases when the market is bullish. This is due to the common belief […]
Forex Trading Software
June 12, 2012 by 3 Comments
Trading Forex Many investors in recent years have decided to branch out and venture into the foreign exchange market as a way to diversify their investment strategies, and bring in extra profits. If you’ve been thinking about investing in the Forex market, there are several concepts that you have to understand before you can have […]
Patience Can Be Rewarding
June 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The 80/20 Trade Rule: “Pounce Like a Cat” Patience Can Be Rewarding Copy the tiger when stalking and capturing a “pounce-ready” trade. Tigers know the prey they covet is elusive: they show great patience and care when stalking the target. I came across this description of the tiger’s technique: “When hunting, this cat…may take twenty […]
How Do I Start Investing in Stocks?
May 31, 2012 by 3 Comments
Investing in Stocks These days, many people set aside a portion of their money to invest in the stock market. This can result in a large payoff in the long run, as long as you are aware of the pitfalls and the best ways to invest. However, if you are new to the stock market and just looking to begin investing […]
