In many ways, trading is an art form. The work that goes into building a successful trading strategy – or traders’ Mona Lisa’s – is monumental. It takes most people many years to build a multitude of skills, emotional intelligence and the risk appetite to become a successful trader. This is...

One of the critical tips given to investors in the currency markets is to use technical analysis. However, technical analysis is controversial, with some championing it and some saying it does not work. Some people respect and use technical analysis, such as many mainstream analysts, while some investors think...

In the fast moving world of currency markets where huge moves can seemingly come from nowhere, it is extremely important for new traders to learn about the various economic indicators and forex news events and releases that shape the markets. Indeed, quickly getting a handle on which data to look out...

You do not become successful Forex trader overnight, but with consistent discipline, patience, practice and experiences. In order to learn to trade forex (or any other financial market) you have to invest time and energy to become a successful trader. Successful forex trading is “build” from 3 things Trader who master all...

ver time, we’ve received some comments as to why analysis is necessary and whether it is actually useful to traders. Such remarks have been around for a long time and deserve their own proper response. To that end, we have compiled a (non-exhaustive) list of the most common comments/criticisms we have...

Any forex beginner should start with research. Knowledge is the most important tool when it comes to succeeding in one’s trading endeavors. Start your research by reading the three best tips for beginners. Many beginners struggle with forex trading because they don’t take the time to understand the market....

everage is a key feature of trading and can be a powerful tool for you. Here’s a guide to making the most of leverage – including how it works, when it’s used and how to keep your risk in check. What does leverage mean in trading? The meaning of...

How can I manage my risk when trading? Choose your trades’ exit points Manage unfavourable market movements by using stop-losses and guaranteed stops1 Execute trades at favourable levels Set limit orders to automatically buy or sell when the market level is more favourable Use our online learning portal Become...

The other day Nick Maggulli @dollarsanddata who runs a wonderful and always insightful financial blog of Dollars and Data wrote a piece called a “Stock is not an Index in which he pointed out that if you owned an S&P 500 index fund you would be assured of outperforming...

Chart patterns are one of the most effective trading tools for a trader. They are pure price-action, and form on the basis of underlying buying and selling pressure. Chart patterns have a proven track-record, and traders use them to identify continuation or reversal signals, to open positions and identify...