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Basic trading vocabulary
This is the 11th and final lesson in our basic trading series. So far, we covered what trading is, stocks, forex, commodities, cryptocurrencies, CFDs and ETFs at an entry level. We also discussed a few basic terms like margin and leverage, pip and indexes. Before we conclude, we’d like to share some additional popular terms […]
View LessonDo I need to monitor central banks when trading?
According to the European Central Bank, a central bank is “a public institution that manages the currency of a country or a group of countries and controls the money supply – literally, the amount of money in circulation.” A central bank influences and implements the country’s monetary policy, it has privileged control over the production […]
View LessonHow do I read trading charts?
When you begin your trading journey, you may feel more comfortable sticking to safe options, e.g. major currencies, blue chips etc. Many online brokers even provide a tool allowing you to copy successful experienced traders. Safe options carry less risk but they also reduce your chances of substantial profit. If trading is something you want […]
View LessonHow does cryptocurrency trading work?
If you haven’t heard of cryptocurrencies, then you’ve probably been hiding from civilisation for the past 10 years or so. Back in 2008, a person (or a group of people) by the name of Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper called “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System”. This paper marked the birth of the world’s first […]
View LessonHow does stock trading work?
Companies sell shares in order to raise money and enable their growth. When you buy these shares, you own stock or equity which effectively means that you own a fraction of the company. As a shareholder, you may be entitled to an annual dividend, which is a slice of the company’s earnings, and you can […]
View LessonHow to enter and exit a trade
The first step to trading is opening an account with a regulated online broker. We strongly encourage you to use the demo account option, which many platforms offer, so you can first trade with “fake money”, while you learn how various tools and instruments work. Then you can proceed with copying successful traders, which is […]
View LessonHow to read key indexes and ratios in stock trading
Once you understand the basics of stock trading , you can start buying blue chips, i.e. “safe” stocks from established companies, in anticipation of dividends or an increase in price. The next step is to explore indexes and ratios. These will help you move beyond well- known companies, in a space where the risk may […]
View LessonIs there an ideal time to trade during the day?
Online trading platforms have opened up a range of profitable opportunities for people who aren’t professional traders and who, most likely, have another full-time job. An amateur trader can’t be expected to closely monitor the market and be readily available to respond all the time. So, it’s important to understand that there are some patterns […]
View LessonLearn how to manage risk
No opportunity comes without risk and all traders, even the most successful ones, will lose money on numerous occasions. However, losing or missing out on an opportunity isn’t the same as wiping out your capital in a single transaction or investing money you can’t afford to live without. This is where risk management comes in. […]
View LessonLearn to interpret double and triple Japanese candlestick formations
Japanese candlesticks are the most popular and trustworthy trading charts because they provide 4 key price points, i.e. open, close, top and bottom, in a visually appealing way. In fact, the shape of a single candlestick can hint towards an upcoming price reversal . These swing points are great opportunities to trade so learning to […]
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