Day: <span>22 January 2021</span>

  • 22 January 2021

Psychology of trading- how to keep a clear head in these trying times

In these difficult times, maintaining control over your mental faculties can be tough for even the simplest of tasks, and trading is anything but a simple task. There are a number of psychological pitfalls you could inadvertently fall for, which in the world of trading could cost you a lot of money. Here are some […]
  • 22 January 2021

The difference between long and short trade

Most people think about trading in just one direction; they imagine buying an asset (‘going long‘) before the price begins to rise, then selling it just as it reaches its peak to reap a profit. While this is an excellent goal for any trader to aim for, it’s by no means the only potential way […]
  • 22 January 2021

How does spread betting work?

Spread betting is a way of speculating on the price movements of a given financial instrument, and works by tracking the value of an asset, without having to take ownership of it. The “spread” in this situation is the difference between the highest price at which a buyer is prepared to buy, and the lowest […]
  • 22 January 2021

Writing a trading journal: What should you keep track of?

In previous blog posts, we mentioned the importance of keeping your trading operations organised, and a trading journal can be a useful way of doing just that. But what is a trading journal, and what should you use it to keep track of? Here are some factors you can use a trading journal to document […]
  • 22 January 2021

Contracts for difference (CFDs): The Basics

Trading using contracts for difference (or CFDs) can be a useful way to easily profit on the global market by tracking the price movements of a number of financial instruments and assets. But what are CFDs, how do they work, and how could you benefit from trading with CFDs? Here’s everything you need to know […]
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