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Friday, 04 December 2020 11:35
Three indicators that work best with Bollinger bands
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Three indicators that work best with Bollinger bands Bollinger bands, as you might know is an indicator used in technical analysis. The Bollinger bands are very good in depicting both trend as well as volatility. Traders often use Bollinger bands either as a trend following or purely as a volatility indicator. Depending on which of these methods you choose, the trading set up and rules differ quite a bit. Some prefer to use the Bollinger bands as a way to enter the trend. Others prefer to merely trade the breakouts or range trading. Regardless of what methods you follow, the…
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The basics of the orderbook An orderbook is a term that you might have come across frequently in the trading circles. Whether you are trading forex, stocks or futures chances are that your broker all your friends would have mentioned about the orderbook. No matter what kind of a trader you are, it is important that you understand the concept of orderbook and the crucial role it plays in trading. Generally speaking, an orderbook is applicable only for an exchange. However, you can find an order book even for the forex markets. As you might know, the foreign exchange markets…
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Friday, 04 December 2020 11:31
How to use oscillators to time your trade entries and exits
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How to use oscillators to time your trade entries and exits Oscillators in trading, belong to a group of technical indicators that are usually displayed in the sub window of your trading charts. If you have been trading for a period of time, you might have come across some of these oscillators. Some of the most used trading oscillators include the MACD, also known as the moving average convergence divergence indicator, the stochastics oscillator, the relative strength index indicator, and so on. Although many traders treat oscillators as the same way as any other regular indicator on the price chart…
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Friday, 04 December 2020 11:27
Introduction to volume profile analysis
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Introduction to volume profile analysis Forex traders in general are accustomed to trading with indicators or making use of horizontal support and resistance levels. Depending on one's experience in the markets, there are many different ways to analyze the forex markets using technical analysis. While most of these methods of trading analysis involves the use of the conventional methods come up using volume profile analysis is a rather unique way to understand what the market is doing. Volume profile analysis is merely the study of volume through the Y-axis on the price chart. Generally, one would see that the volume…
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Friday, 04 December 2020 11:24
How to read and understand a trading signal's statistics
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How to read and understand a trading signal's statistics As traders, at some point the idea of using a trading signals service might have cropped up among a few. The fact that copy trading or social trading has quickly caught up in the trading community only goes to show its popularity. But beyond the glossy returns, the truth is that not many trading signals work as they are advertised. Within a few months of subscribing to a trading signal that seemed very attractive, traders often end up with losses despite using a trading signals service. One of the reasons is…
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Sunday, 18 October 2020 16:04
Five things to know about the European Central Bank
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Five things to know about the European Central Bank The European Central bank, or the ECB is the main central bank for the 19 European Union countries which have adopted the euro as their official currency. Unlike many other central banks, the EU sets its monetary policy that concerns the 19 EU countries. Therefore, in some ways, the ECB acts differently compared to other big central banks in the G7. The actions taken by the ECB directly impact the exchange rate of the euro. The ECB came into existence in 1998, June 1st. This was after a decision was taken…
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Sunday, 18 October 2020 16:00
Five things to know about the Bank of England
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Five things to know about the Bank of England The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Its main purpose is to set monetary policy that determines the economic growth and price stability in the region. The actions from the Bank of England directly impact its currency, the British pound sterling, also known as the GBP. The Bank of England, or the BoE is headquartered in the central financial district of London. The central bank was established in 1694 incorporated by the act of Parliament. It was set up for the initial purpose of raising money…
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Sunday, 20 September 2020 15:15
What is the meaning of a blow off top in the markets?
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What is the meaning of a blow off top in the markets? A blow off top is a reference in the financial markets. A blow off top is typically associated with a chart pattern which shows a sharp and a rapid increase in a security's price as well as trading volumes. A blow off top is usually driven by speculation or it can also be driven by actual fundamentals. A blow off top can occur in any market, and chances are that you have seen one of these below. However, they are more commonly occurring in the stocks or equity…
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Monday, 20 July 2020 14:12
Forex Copy Trading – What is it and how does it work?
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Forex Copy Trading – What is it and how does it work? Copy trading in forex is a concept, that as the name suggests, allows traders to copy someone’s forex trades. Obviously, the trader’s trades that you are copying should show a history of steady profits. The concept of copy trading, also known as social trading is the idea of copying another trader’s strategy and trades. Copy trading is relatively new, just under a decade but it has become one of the key ways for some traders to take advantage of the retail forex markets. Copy trading has been around…
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Wednesday, 15 July 2020 13:18
Beginner's guide to understanding the VIX
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Beginner's guide to understanding the VIX VIX or Volatility Index is one of the most widely used terms in the financial markets. You will hear a lot about this when the equity markets are bearish. Sometimes, referred to as the fear index, the VIX or the volatility index is a very useful tool. Whether you are trading forex or commodities, the volatility index has an impact on the markets. This is because the volatility index is a measure of the market sentiment. Therefore, it is wise that traders keep an eye on the VIX every now and then to gauge…
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Wednesday, 08 July 2020 13:12
How to make money in the world of forex?
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How to make money in the world of forex? It is the dream of many people to have an income besides their regular job. It is not surprising then that many forex brokers sell these dreams. Look around any major forex broker advertisements and you will see how they market the dream of making money. Yet, still, for many others, the only idea that comes to mind in regard to making money in forex is by trading. Trading as you know is risky. You cannot make consistent money overnight. It takes years of practice. But what if we told you…
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Wednesday, 01 July 2020 10:42
What are forex rollovers or overnight fees?
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What are forex rollovers or overnight fees? If you have been using the MT4 trading platform, then chances are that you have come across something called overnight or rollover fees. At times, if you have kept a position open overnight, you would see that your broker charged you (debited or credited) you with an additional amount. These additional fees are nothing but rollovers. In basic terms, a forex rollover is the interest that is paid to or earned when you hold a currency pair or even a CFD position overnight. You cannot avoid rollovers and do not mistake this to…
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Wednesday, 01 July 2020 10:37
Three types of trading principles that you should know
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Three types of trading principles that you should know There are many different trading systems that are available these days. Some seem to be profitable, while others are not. Traders often make the mistake of jumping from one trading system to another. This is because they hope that they will find the trading system that can make them money. This is also known as searching for the Holy grail among technical trading systems. But if you cut off the noise, you might notice something familiar. No matter what trading system you use, they tend to fall into one of the…
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Wednesday, 01 July 2020 10:29
Introduction to different trading and charting software
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Introduction to different trading and charting software Ask a trader to name their forex trading software and chances are that you will hear about the Metatrader 4 trading platform. This is because the Metatrader 4 trading platform has become the go to trading software for retail traders. But there is a world of different forex trading and charting platforms that are available out there for you. Each of these platforms brings something unique. Therefore, while one might like a particular trading platform, it might not evoke the same enthusiasm from another trader. Still, having said that, it is good to…
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Wednesday, 01 July 2020 10:26
Five steps to building your own forex trading system
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Five steps to building your own forex trading system Many traders struggle when it comes to finding a forex trading system. Quite often, traders look to others and often download trading systems and strategies from forums. While these methods might work for the original trader, it might give the same results for someone else. This is because trading systems are unique and also require a certain mindset. Given that no two people can think the same way or exhibit the same psychological behaviors, it is not surprising to see why one trading system that works for one trader doesn’t work…
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