Patrick Foot | Financial Writer

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved.

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US stock market hours: when do the NYSE, NASDAQ, Dow Jones and S&P 500 open and close?
Discover when you can buy and sell US equities on the NYSE and NASDAQ – plus when you can trade the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100.
Patrick Foot, Publication date : 2020-08-13T10:09:54+0100
Japanese candlestick trading guide
Here’s our rundown of the 18 Japanese candlestick patterns you need to know, plus a cheat sheet reference guide to help you spot opportunities as soon as they arise.
Patrick Foot, Publication date : 2020-06-15T15:22:00+0100
CFDs vs options: what are the differences?
CFDs and options are both financial derivatives that enable you to speculate on the markets, but they operate in very different ways. Here's a complete guide to the differences between the two.
Patrick Foot, Publication date : 2020-06-08T07:33:09+0100
When will the stock market bottom out and recover?
Learn everything you need to know about the potential for a stock market recovery in 2020 – including what we can learn from previous crises, what makes the coronavirus crash unique and some key indicators to watch.
Patrick Foot, Publication date : 2020-05-28T08:08:26+0100
How to trade or invest in the DAX index
The DAX tracks the prices of Germany’s 30 biggest listed companies. Learn all about DAX investing and trading with our comprehensive guide – including what moves the index’s price, plus a few tips to help you get started.
Patrick Foot, Publication date : 2020-05-26T12:19:34+0100
What are the best oil ETFs to watch?
Crude oil has had a volatile 2020 so far. Find out how to get exposure to its price movements using oil ETFs here, and discover some top funds to get you started.
Patrick Foot, Publication date : 2020-05-11T13:15:34+0100
What are the best swing trading indicators?
Market swings can provide ample opportunities for profit – but to take advantage, you’ll need to know your swing trading indicators. Here’s an introduction to the top indicators, including moving averages, RSI and volume.
Patrick Foot, Last updated : 2021-03-05T14:11:25+0000
A trader’s guide to quantitative trading
Interested in quantitative trading? Discover everything you need to know, including what it is, how it works and what quant traders do. Plus, a few quantitative strategies to get started with.
Patrick Foot, Publication date : 2020-04-20T13:24:08+0100
Falling and rising wedge chart patterns: a trader's guide
Wedges can offer an invaluable early warning sign of a price reversal or continuation. Learn all about the falling wedge pattern and rising wedge pattern here, including how to spot them, how to trade them and more.
Patrick Foot, Publication date : 2020-04-20T10:42:04+0100
A trader's guide to the detrended price oscillator
The detrended price oscillator (DPO) helps traders identify overbought and oversold markets. Here, we explain the DPO and some of the trading strategies associated with it.
Patrick Foot, Publication date : 2020-03-27T07:42:56+0000

Patrick Foot

Patrick Foot is a freelance financial writer. His work covers a broad range of topics including investment outlooks, technical analysis and options trading.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You do not own or have any interest in the underlying asset. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Please consider the Margin Trading Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Risk Disclosure Notice and Target Market Determination before entering into any CFD transaction with us.

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