Trading is difficult. Even more so in the forex market because of its volatility and around-the-clock trading – but that doesn’t mean that it is impossible. More traders are emerging successful and stepping out to share their experiences during their f […]

One of the old sayings in trading is “let your profits run” and “cut your losses.” This maxim has apparent roots going back as long as 150 years, and applies to all kinds of trading and in all markets. The basic idea behind this particular saying is to […]

With only two months left of 2018, it’s time to start reviewing our trades over the past year, and ask ourselves some questions about where we stand right now. Are you where you planned to when you set your goals for the year in January? If yes, that’s […]

  With global stock markets under pressure, many investors are looking into safer alternatives for their money. The US dollar has long been seen as one such safe-haven, with the Swiss franc being another major one. However, with the dollar having […]

Being a trader requires continuous learning and improvement. It is important to keep up with the markets, trends and trading styles. Books on trading, psychology, and different ways to analyse the markets can all help with this. All successful traders […]

Finding the right entry points is a challenge beginners and experienced traders alike face on a daily basis in the forex market. Imagine this familiar situation: You are sitting in front of your screens and looking for set-ups or chart patterns to take […]

Looking at longer-term charts of different commodities can sometimes be helpful in getting a general understanding of the big drivers that are influencing both the forex, stock, and commodity markets at any given time. Today, I wanted to share a quick […]

Divergences between different technical indicators, and between indicators and price, is an interesting concept in technical analysis that appears to work remarkably well. In this article, we will take a closer look at what they are, why they work, and […]

September has been marked by several interesting events taking place in both the forex and stock market globally. In the US, the broad stock index S&P 500 broke through its all-time high in late August, and has continued up since, remaining above t […]

Trade war rhetoric weakened throughout the month, despite the tariffs coming into effect and China refusing to sit down and talk with the US anymore. The markets most sensitive to a trade war (commodities and commodity currencies plus emerging markets) […]