With so much trading information freely available online, why are the majority of retail traders still losers?
How is it that everyone has access to the same information, yet only a small fraction of the trading population are profitable?
The short answer […]
Intraday trading (also called day trading) refers to the opening and closing of trades within the same day. It’s a blanket term that encompasses all trading styles that meet this criteria.
So it doesn’t matter what type of trader you are: […]
In the world of retail trading there are two types of traders.
The first are those who focus on what they can learn.
Every time they face an obstacle, they think:
Paper trading, often called demo or virtual trading, is a way for people to practice trading without risking real money.
It’s done mainly for educational and research purposes, and is, in my opinion, the best way to get started since you […]
Binary option trading is a relatively new development in the retail trading world. Five years ago, no one had even heard of it.
Since 2012 however, the popularity of binary options surged as a result of aggressive marketing by binary option […]
It is meaningless to talk about trading profits without also mentioning the drawdown incurred along the way.
A 20% annual return might seem admirable on the surface, but experienced traders know there’s a big difference between achieving it with a 30% […]
As a frequent traveler, I typically don’t stay more than 2 weeks in each city I visit.
The good thing about this is that I’d get to see new and interesting sights all the time.
The bad thing though, is that I […]
I’m sure you’ve heard of the saying, “Cut your losses and let your profits run”.
This is probably the most commonly quoted piece of trading advice on the internet.
For years, I tried to abide by it as I struggled – just […]
Imagine, during the FIFA World Cup you approach one of the players and ask:
I see that the World Cup is going on right now… how can I join this competition and win?
This is obviously, a ridiculous question. No sensible member […]
Without leverage, Forex trading would be practically pointless for most retail traders.
But while it’s one of the most important distinguishing characteristics of Forex trading, I find that many traders are still in the dark about how leverage actually works.