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The view on stock markets in 2021 from ARK’s Cathie Wood

Catherine “Cathie” Wood is the founder, CEO and CIO of investment firm ARK Investment Management LLC. ARK managed the largest actively-managed exchange-traded fund in 2020, and Wood herself was named the best stock picker of 2020 by Bloomberg editor-in-chief emeritus Matthew A. Winkler. With this in mind, here are some of Wood’s investments through ARK […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

How to keep things organised – tips for working from home

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions to every aspect of everyone’s lives, and working from home has become a neccesity. However, without the professional setting of the office it may become hard to keep track of things and stay organised from the comfort of your home. With this in mind, here are some tips […]

10 cryptocurrencies to keep an eye on in 2021

Cryptocurrencies have come into vogue in recent years, with many investors and traders attempting to win big on cryptocurrency markets. The Covid-19 pandemic moving most economic operations to online platforms has perhaps facilitated this sudden rise in popularity, especially with technology stocks also enjoying the spotlight as a result of the pandemic. But what is […]

Money Management: How to stay on top of your trading

Why is money management important? On the face of it, money management seems like a pretty straightforward task. You just have to be smart while investing it right? Well, there’s a lot more to it than that. Effective money management is all about making informed and smart decisions when it comes to investing, spending, budgeting […]