So now that you have some charts and indicators, it’s almost time to learn how to actually execute a trade. But before we go into that, you need to determine what your trading style is. Every trader is different. If you choose a strategy that doesn’t suit your individual personality, you won’t do as well … Read more
So let’s say you’ve got a forex chart set up. You’ve figured out what time frame you want to trade on and whether you want to use line, bar, or candlestick charts. Now it’s time to choose some indicators to put on your chart. So what is an indicator? An indicator is a piece of … Read more
Now that you know the basics of how to trade forex, we can finally get into the subject of how to actually succeed. You might think that success mostly depends on your ability to interpret charts and understand the behavior of price. But actually, that’s the easy part. The most difficult thing to do in … Read more
Different Types of Trading Analysis If you’re new to forex trading, you’ve probably read debates between people who advocate “technical analysis” as opposed to “fundamental analysis”. If so, you may wonder what these terms mean and which form of analysis is the best. The truth is there are many tools a forex trader can use … Read more
When you invest, one of your strategies might be picking investments with the highest potential return with the lowest potential risk. More risk usually means higher returns, but, it can also mean bigger losses if you do not sell in time. To help minimize your risk and still maximize returns, you should calculate your portfolio … Read more
You might be close to investing in a company and want to know the difference between outstanding and authorized stock. You’re in the right place! It’s something many investors don’t even know about until they are presented with the choice between different types of shares, or are sitting on the other side of the table … Read more
If you have been wondering how to invest in commodities or flirting with the idea of diversifying your portfolio by moving into this area of investing, you’re in the right place. Commodities have somewhat of a bad boy reputation in the world of investing, with many steering clear of them altogether for fear of losing … Read more
Stock investing is probably the best-known type of investing in the world, and virtually everyone who knows anything about finance has heard of it. But did you know there are different types of stock, including participating preferred stock, and non-participating preferred stock? Don’t let the names scare you off. As with all things related to … Read more
When trading stocks and shares, there are many different stipulations you can make in terms of how the stock is traded in order to maximise profits and minimise losses. These stipulations can involve specifying the timing, price and size of the trade you want to make, so they don’t trade at too low or too … Read more
Investing in mutual funds is something almost everyone has heard of, but which many new investors don’t fully understand. In this quick guide on how to invest in mutual funds, we are going to answer the fundamental questions about what mutual funds are, who should invest in them, and some of the pros and cons … Read more