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9 February 2021

Fundamental analysis: The basics

Fundamental analysis can be an important tool in your trading operations, and is a major method of market analysis with a lot of utility in a number of global markets. But what is fundamental analysis, and how can you use it to make sound trading decisions? Read on to find out the basics. […]

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

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 […]

21 January 2021

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 […]

11 January 2021

Day trading 101: Part 2

In the last blog post, we covered the essentials of day trading- the jargon, the mechanics and the potential benefits. In the right hands day trading can be an effective way to earn money in a short space of time, but with big rewards come big risks. In this blog post, we’ll go over the key […]

11 January 2021

Day trading 101: Part 1

Day trading is a popular technique, and can be a useful way of earning profits over a short space of time. But what exactly is day trading, and how can you use it safely and responsibly? Read on to get the basics, in the first of a two-part series from Learn 2 Earn. What […]

11 January 2021

Liquidity and Volatility

The foreign exchange market, also known as forex, is the largest financial market in the world, with an average of over $5 trillion worth of transactions taking place every day. That’s around 100 times more than the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) – the world’s biggest stock exchange. The liquidity and volatility of the various […]