Trading strategy
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How to short sell stocks
Short selling is a strategy that can be used to take advantage of share prices that are expected to decline. There are a variety of methods that can be used but there are risks involved in the practice too. This makes it important to know how to short sell stocks and which instrument is best suit...2018-11-15T15:13:04+0000 -
What is market share and how is it calculated?
Understanding market share helps paint a picture of how a company is performing within an industry and how it is shaping up against its competitors. But how do you calculate market share and why is it important?2018-11-09T10:18:34+0000 -
Volume trading explained
Volume shows how much a financial asset has been traded over a set period of time. Find out how to use volume data correctly to add an important and useful edge to your trading.2018-11-06T11:48:00+0000 -
The worst stock market crashes of all time
The world has experienced several major stock market crashes as a result of mass panic and a lack of confidence in stock values – they are either a symptom of, or the trigger for, global financial instability. We take a look at some of the worst stock market crashes of all time and their impact o...2018-11-01T17:06:34+0000 -
What is the relationship between exchange rates and stock prices?
Forex and stocks are two of the most traded financial markets in the world, so it is common for traders to look for correlations between the two markets that might help them to predict future price movements. But few conclusions have been drawn over which market leads: does the stock market influ...2018-11-01T16:43:08+0000 -
Top 10 biggest corporate scandals and how they affected share prices
A corporate scandal can have a dramatic effect on a company’s bottom line. Here we take a look at the 10 biggest corporate scandals of all time — including the Uber, VW, Apple and Kobe Steel scandals — to explain how they affected each company’s share price.2018-11-01T14:19:37+0000 -
10 golden rules for CFD trading
Contracts for difference (CFDs) have gained popularity in recent years due to the range of benefits that they offer traders. However, a faulty CFD trading strategy can lead to losses, so it's important to be aware of the risks involved and plan for your time on the markets. Here we have compiled ...2018-11-01T13:39:00+0000 -
What are safe-haven assets and how do you trade them?
Safe-haven assets are used by investors to limit their exposure to losses during periods of market instability and crises. If traders can identify which assets are likely to appreciate while others decline, they can create a strategy to prepare themselves for market movements and even take advant...2018-11-01T13:17:19+0000 -
Moving averages: how to calculate them and use them in your trading
A popular technical indicator, the moving average can help you spot trends. Learn how to calculate the moving average and how you can use it in your trading.2018-10-08T12:01:02+0100 -
Uber and Deliveroo: merger on the cards with Amazon on sidelines
Reports that Uber and Deliveroo could be considering partnering up has caused a stir in the online food delivery market, knocking shares in platform rivals like Just Eat, Delivery Hero and Takeaway.com. We have a look at what a deal could mean, and why Amazon is worth watching.2018-09-25T17:45:28+0100
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