With approximately $5.3 billion traded daily, the Forex market is one of the most liquid markets in the world. This is great news for anyone interested in profiting from currency fluctuations – but with so many different brokerage options, it’s important to think about your account security before putting your capital at risk. At the time of […]

Before leaping into the world of Forex trading, it is essential that one learns all the ins and outs of the system. Proper education, done through a reputable trading academy, will pave the way for successful trading while allowing traders to have fun in the process.

Besides the weather, the one topic everyone talks about these days is the market. How is the market doing today? Is it up or down? Should I buy or sell? Which stock is hot? Which is not? When the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) had to close its doors for two days in 2012 due […]

When it comes to making money, every investor has his own unique trading strategy. Or so they say. But when push comes to shove, many investors make decisions partially on research, and partially based on gut feelings. Is this advisable? And better yet, is it avoidable?

A day on a market trading floor is filled with ups and downs. Seasoned investors mingle among novice traders in a scramble for the most profitable deal. Whether it is stocks, bonds or currencies, everyone wants to get in on the act.

Over the years I’ve written hundreds of articles addressing nearly every aspect of trading that I use regularly (and sometimes less regularly).  While much of the feedback has been positive, many readers have commented that my articles are a bit too advanced and that more basic information would make them feel more comfortable to start […]

Over the years I’ve written hundreds of articles addressing nearly every aspect of trading that I use regularly (and sometimes less regularly). While much of the feedback has been positive, many readers have commented that my articles are a bit too advanced and that more basic information would make them feel more comfortable to start trading. Since I value your feedback, I’ve written this article to focus on the core issues that every trader should know before getting started.

No one wants to be left out of today’s investment markets. Everyone is eager to stretch his dollars beyond the measly interest offered by commercial banking institutions. Why settle for 2% (at best) when it is possible to make 8% or 9% or even more, and do so from the comfort of home? Online trading […]

With all the talk these days about investing, and with everyone eager to ‘beat’ the market, an average trader gets so caught up in the minutia of the process that he gets carried away. This is when mistakes happen- some of them irreversible. By trading blindly, a successful investor can lose his shirt overnight and […]