The difference between beginner and professional traders When you start trading from a retail perspective it is a bit like entering a profession as an amateur. So, for example, imagine…

The difference between beginner and professional traders When you start trading from a retail perspective it is a bit like entering a profession as an amateur. So, for example, imagine…
How to trade on holidays “To trade, or not to trade, that is the question.” Apologies to Shakespeare for adulterating his famous quote from Hamlet Act 3, Scene 1, but…
The USD is the currency that all others revolve around. Understanding that is a key concept to grasp early on in your trading experience. The moves in the major pairs…
Volatile markets give plenty of fresh sentiment drive What a few weeks we’ve had in the market in the recently! The human cost to the current coronavirus crisis is mounting,…
The Importance of Gauging Market Sentiment 101 One of the most foundational aspects to make sure you have a handle on is that of sentiment, or put simply, the mood…
The gold/silver ratio measures the relative strength of gold versus silver prices. It shows how many ounces of silver it takes to purchase one ounce of gold. To get this…
Use this in your trading Last week we looked at the role of the JPY and the CHF as safe-haven currencies. Today we shall look at the reasons why oil…
Use this in your trading In times of danger or trouble, it is normal to seek places of safety. During a fire, we head to the nearest exits to preserve…
One of the key trading principles is to look to pair a ‘strong currency’ against a ‘weak one’. In doing this you are stacking the odds in your favour of…
One oft-overlooked aspect of trading that is crucial to building a solid trading foundation is limiting the use of leverage in your trading. The use of leverage is arguably the…