You may have heard the phrase, the “Fed Put’ and wondered what it means. So, here is a quick explanation as to what it is, so you can understand the…
One of the frustrating things when you are trading intraday is to find that you pick a direction in a trade, get that direction right, but your stop was taken…
In the book, Vic Sperandeo’s Method of a Wall Street Master, he warns traders about the danger of ‘recommendations’. The book is a helpful read even if some of the…
One of the common trading mistakes that people make is adding to a losing trade. The thinking is that by adding more to the position the original loss will be…
There is always something unexpected in the markets. Always something to generate a buzz or fear in investors, usually both. One of the trading maxims is this, ‘unexpected events can,…
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…