Bollinger Bands Bollinger Bands are volatility curves used to identify extreme highs or lows in relation to price. Bollinger Bands establish trading parameters, or bands, based on the moving average of a particular instrument and a set number...
Stochastics Stochastic studies, or oscillators, are another useful tool for monitoring the expected sustainability of a trend. They provide a trader with information about the closing price in the current trading period relative to the prior...
Using Technical Indicators   A good understanding of the basic tenets of technical analysis can vastly improve one’s trading skills. When using technical analysis, price is the primary tool. Simply put, “everything is already in the rate.”...
Deciding what to do with the profits from your trading can be difficult. Some of the money you make will go back into your trading activities again, but you don’t want to stake all of your profits...
Cryptocurrencies have taken the world by storm. Bitcoin, in particular, has seen a massive increase in value in recent years, and more and more people are beginning to invest in cryptocurrencies. If you’re thinking of getting into the...
These days, investing has become so accessible and simple that pretty much anyone can get into it as long as they have some time to spend. One of the big reasons why people enjoy modern trading is...
Everyone is getting very excited about the U.S. equities again. After more than two years in the doldrums, it looks like things are finally on the up for individuals who invest in companies. In short, there’s good...
Why Networking is Essential for Traders Forex trading is a unique and influential market where currencies are bought and sold, facilitating international trade and investment. Over the years, the forex market has grown among new traders...
Chinese Lunar New Year       While I am not privy to the nuances of the various ways the annual Lunar New Year (February 9-17), is celebrated in China, I am familiar with...
This is part 2 of how the current geopolitical risks may impact financial markets. As I noted in “Ukrainian Crisis and it’s impact on the Financial Markets” while I do not ignore Geopolitical Risks but only focus to...
Ukraine – Russia conflict – Geopolitical Crisis The view from the Financial Markets angle  As I noted in my article, Will Current Geopolitical Risks Escalate, in our more than 25 years on the web, we have tried to...
How to Beat Your Forex Broker in It’s own Game Some say the broker’s deck is stacked against you and this is the reason why many traders lose money. While there are various obstacles inherent to online...