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Second Wave Strikes Hard in Europe
With the continent pretty much on lockdown again, what does this spell for the eurozone markets and what can we expect from Central Banks?
Record infection rates are bringing cities to a standstill as economies battle against further…
How to Use Options for Forex Trading
Options trading is a really popular alternative to trading most equities classes. But they are virtually non-existent among retail forex brokers. Forex options do exist, of course; but generally, you have to go to a bank or major trading…
How Does the Stock Market Work?
One of the more common recurring myths is that the stock market is basically some kind of gambling.
It's a common trope in movies and TV shows. But the only way gambling is involved is that several gambling companies have shares that are…
How Powerful Is Chaos Theory for Financial Forecasting?
At first glance, the markets are quite chaotic, and certainly very complex.
This seems to be a great fit for applying chaos theory and figuring out a mathematical model to generate good market picks.
Chaos Theory uses cutting-edge…
How to Analyse Stocks Like a Pro
There are, of course, entire books and months-long courses on how to become a stock analyst. But let's cut through most of the promotional stuff, and have a look at the core tools that will put you on the way to being a pro at stock…
A Repeat of the 2008 Financial Crisis?
US Regulators released up to $40bn to banks for trading!
Does this suggest banks will set another 2008-like financial crisis in motion?
Join Stavros & David to find out the benefits and the risks of the relaxed Volcker rule.…
How to Use the ATR MT4 Indicator
There are plenty of ways to use the ATR indicator on the MT4 trading platform. However, today we will be highlighting the main points that can be the most advantageous for beginner FX traders.
The ATR is commonly used to assist day…
What Can FX Traders Learn From Alexander Kearns’ Death?
In a very sad set of circumstances, a 20-year-old college student from Illinois took his own life this week following an error with his trading account.
Alexander Kearns had begun trading a leveraged options account out of boredom during…
Why the Aggressive Drop in Equities?
The equities are on a free-fall!
Concerns over a 2nd wave increased during the US civil unrest. With the Fed heavily accommodative now, the outlook going forward isn't so bright.
Will equities crash?
Join Stavros & James and…
Dollar Cost Averaging: Should You Do It & Why?
Dollar Cost Averaging, or DCA for short, is an investment strategy.
It's also called a constant dollar plan. It's different from a forex trading strategy because it's about how a trader manages money for long term investment purposes.…