All posts tagged "trading"

Trading currency for beginners: what you need to know before you start

This guide outlines what beginners need to know before they dive in to trading currency for investment. Foreign exchange (forex) currency trading is an increasingly popular activity for those looking to earn some extra income....
How currency risk affects forex trading, and how to deal with it

Risk is baked into the foreign exchange trading world at many levels. Without it, the speculation on which the industry is based wouldn’t work: if everyone knew that they were going to receive a certain...
Trading stocks daily: Get better by understanding indices

Stock trading, like many other high-earning professions, has traditionally been reserved for men. That’s not to say that women couldn’t get into trading, but you definitely do better at trading stocks daily when you understand...
Five female forex traders to inspire your finance career

Foreign currency or forex trading has traditionally been a male-dominated environment, but these female trading warriors conquered the markets – and overcame gender bias – regardless. For example, see pictured above Adena Friedman, President of...
What you need to know before you think about CFD day trading

Most traders have been using increasingly using a ‘contract for difference’ (CFD) day trading strategy. A CFD is a contract between two parties, typically described as ‘buyer’ and ‘seller’, stipulating that the seller will pay...
Day trading for beginners: factors that lead to failure

This guide outlines the inherent problems with day trading for beginners, that can cause failure Day trading is known to be a risky way to trade, as it has its ups and downs. It’s not...
Stop thinking about your past trade results

Making mistakes is a really common and in the nature of a human being. Throughout our lives (we make mistakes. And sometimes, we also repeat the mistakes twice or multiple times. This can be really...
5 Reasons women make great traders

The world of trading can be a rocky road for both men and women alike, but despite this, more and more women are deciding to jump in head first into a primarily male-dominated industry. While competing...