Forex trading is a hidden market, of huge proportions which until recently had remained a relatively secret part of trading. However, increasingly novice traders are opting to enter the currency markets rather than the traditional stock markets, as the potential to make money in times of recession is far greater. Continue reading »
by: Malcolm E Robinson
I received an email from a prospective client. His question caused me to think about the wisdom of pursuing trading as a worthy venture. I know that a lot of readers are investors rather than traders, but regardless of your trading horizons, the skills and concerns of active short-term trading are relevant to us all. Continue reading »
by: Michael Sanford
Are you thinking of entering the fast-paced world of day trading? Arm yourselves with the information from this fact sheet on day trading.
What is day trading?
Day trading is an investment tactic that does online daily stock trading with a relatively short investment. Those who do day trading usually buy and sell securities during the same market day and, as a general rule, do not hold stocks overnight. Continue reading »
by: Michael Sanford
Are you looking into a career in day trading? In the past, the tools for day trading were available only to professionals. But thanks to the power of the Internet, everything you need to get started is now conveniently online. If you have a nose for business, guts and a sharp instinct for how the market shifts, the maybe day trading is the job for you. Continue reading »
Back in the 20th Century buying/selling a stock or other financial asset involved relaying one’s wishes to a broker who would then endeavor to action the trade in the market. The Internet era makes life much simpler, with screen-displayed prices and online trades executed at the click of a mouse, and all from the comfort of your armchair. But independent traders need to beware that clicking the mouse may not directly execute the trade in the market. Continue reading »