Hedging and CFD trading
Anyone owning an existing share portfolio knows how scary things can become if one expects the market to take a substantial dive in the near future – without knowing when and how much it will recover. This is More...
The History of CFDs
Many of the products available to the modern trader have been around for decades if not centuries. Futures, for example, actually date back to about 1710 when the Japanese started trading rice in the forerunner More...
Euro Drops to Two-Month Low as Industrial Production Tumbles
During trading on Friday, the euro hit a two-month low versus the United States dollars. These losses could be extended as the crisis in Europe continues to unfold. Economic data indicates that Germany is likely More...
CFD Trading in the Forex Markets
CFD trading in the forex market is a relatively new, but increasingly popular phenomenon. There are many similarities between CFD forex trading and trading CFDs on stocks, but there are also important differences. If More...
The Iron Condor Spread
There is little doubt that among beginner options traders the iron condor spread is one of the most popular. The ability of this trading strategy to profit from markets that are trading within a reasonably narrow More...
Obama Ready to Tax Rich: US Stocks Drop
After a rough week following the United States elections, US-based stock markets managed to advance on Friday. The gains were not enough to place the week in positive territory. Overall, the Nasdaq fell 2.6 percent More...
Euro Hits Two-Month Low Versus Greenback
On Thursday, the euro dropped to a two-month trough versus the United States dollar. The European Central Bank decided yesterday to keep its interest rates at a record low. It also stated that the economy in the More...
Dow Jones Posts Largest One-Day Decline for the Year
Around the world, the delay in a Greek decision on austerity measures has overshadowed the stock market. Investors are concerned that ministers in the Eurozone may not provide aid to Greece. The Stoxx Europe 600 More...
Pros and Cons of Spread Betting
Spread betting is a popular investment tool that differs from traditional investment accounts by not allowing the investor to take physical possession of the stocks and shares they wish to invest in. Instead, the More...
The Different Ways You Can Trade Forex
In the Forex (Foreign Exchange), there are multiple ways to trade the market. If you simply search the web, you will find articles that refer to definitions of spot trades, forwards, futures, swaps, and options. More...