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Understanding Leverage Before Making Trading Decisions.
Leverage serves as a powerful but double-edged sword in trading and investing. It has the potential to amplify gains significantly, but it can also magnify losses, making it crucial for investors and traders to be aware of the risks involved. This article explores leverage, with examples from margin
Book review of a classic of Martin J. Pring
“Investment Psychology Explained: Classic Strategies to Beat the Markets” by Martin J. Pring is a detailed and insightful journey into the intricate world of investment psychology. Pring masterfully illustrates how psychology plays a pivotal role in the decisions of investors and traders, offering a
Fibonacci, golden ratio e technical analysis
Leonardo of Pisa, known more commonly as Fibonacci, was a monumental figure in the annals of mathematics. Born around 1170 in Pisa, Italy, Fibonacci’s work transcended the realms of arithmetic, introducing Europe to a novel numerical system and unveiling a sequence that found echoes in nature and ar
Selling dreams at online prop trading firms (1)
For anyone that has some interest in trading, investing or analyzing the markets is impossible the avoidance of targeted digital marketing advertising proprietary trading firms. In this article, which is not a sponsored article thus is free from any sort of ambiguity, instead of comparing programs w
“Reminiscences of a Stock Operator” for modern traders
“Reminiscences of a Stock Operator,” penned by Edwin Lefèvre in 1923, chronicles the life and experiences of the iconic trader, Jesse Livermore. This book has secured its position in the annals of financial literature as an invaluable resource for traders worldwide. What makes this nearly century-ol
Cognitive errors vs. emotional biases in Behavioral Finance
Behavioral finance seeks to explain the ways in which psychology can influence the decisions of investors and other market participants. At its core, this branch of finance acknowledges that humans, far from being the rational actors postulated by traditional finance theories, often make decisions r
10 traits of successful traders
The world of trading, regardless of whether it pertains to stocks, commodities, or currencies, is notoriously challenging. Many individuals enter the field with dreams of wealth but leave with diminished bank accounts and crushed spirits. However, a subset of traders seems to navigate these tumultuo
FTSE100 drops to level traded in March
The FTSE100 is developing a bearish wave, as it was explained last week. The index is down for the third consecutive session, down today 1.13% to 7,351 points. The index went below the 50% Fibonacci support of the uptrend October-February and in case the selling pressure would continue next test is
John Law, the Mississippi Bubble and unchecked speculation
John Law, born on April 21, 1671, in Edinburgh, Scotland, is widely considered as a figurehead of financial innovation and an instigator of the first recorded speculative bubble. His roller-coaster life, marked by brilliance and downfall, illuminates the perils and promises of financial engineering.
Begins validation for bearish pullback of FTSE100
The stock index is losing 0.37% to 7,522.6, after failing to advance above last week highs. The retracement of today, despite its low magnitude, can be viewed as the beginning of a bearish leg for the FTSE100, that would see its confirmation below 7.461 and then accelerate selling pressure underneat
Cultivating Returns: An Evaluation of Investing in Farmland (2)
Introduction As contemporary investors seek alternative asset classes to enrich their portfolios and curb volatility, farmland investment stands out as an attractive opportunity. Offering potentially high returns, inflation hedge, and low correlation with conventional assets, farmland is increasingl
FTSE100 makes a pullback on its 200 day SMA resistance
The FTSE100 now is trading below the most important daily moving averages, and after it reached on the first quarter a record high, its framework now looks bearish. Its recent weakness can also be explained by the fact that the FTSE100 does not have a relevant Tech component. Thus the recent rally d
50% of European inflation from rising corporate profits : IMF
The IMF has released yesterday an article written by Niels-Jakob Hansen, Frederik Toscani, Jing Zhou, which links the rise of corporate profits with the inflationary effects seen in Europe. The effect is not small at all, as companies hedged rising cost at the expense of consumer income. Rising corp
Financial education is a key pillar for enhancing the standard of living
Despite the global strides we’ve made in the realm of education, there remains a significant deficit in an area that profoundly impacts our lives: financial literacy. The underestimation of financial education’s importance presents a significant challenge to individuals, communities, and nations, wi
Understanding the Low Success Rates Among Retail Traders
As we enter an era of increased market democratization, retail trading has seen unprecedented growth. However, while anyone with internet access can technically participate in this activity, the reality is that a significant number of retail traders do not achieve consistent success. Understanding w
Technical Analysis Review 06/12/23
EURUSD US dollar is off its intraday high but is still on positive territory at 1.0765, up 0.16%. The pair has found support on the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement and and next resistance would be the area where both 50% Fibonacci and the 55 day EMA are almost overlapped in area 1.0820. A breakout of th
The importance of Due Diligence in investments: a look at 10 major corporate frauds before FTX and SBF
In the world of finance and investment, due diligence is not a mere option – it’s a necessity. Due diligence is an exhaustive investigation into a potential investment to validate all material facts, such as reviewing financial records, understanding the business model, assessing management competen
Wealth, challenges, and the demographic paradox of Japan
The Japanese economy, ranked as the third-largest in the world, is an intriguing study of economic wealth juxtaposed with pressing challenges, not least of which is its demographic conundrum. This article explores the strengths of the Japanese economy, the issues it confronts, and the societal shift
A closer look to the connection between copper prices and recessions in the USA
A closer look to the connection between copper prices and recessions in the USA The interplay between commodity prices and economic trends has long been a point of interest for analysts, economists, and investors (Frankel, 2010). One commodity that stands out in these discussions is copper. Its pric
The History and Developments of Technical Analysis in Investments and Trading
Technical analysis, a critical aspect of financial market trading, is a forecasting method based on the study of past market data, primarily price and volume, to anticipate future price trends and patterns. It uses statistical trends gathered from trading activity to identify opportunities for inves
Rethinking Traditional Financial Theory in Light of Current Market Anomalies
The world of finance is complex, interwoven with various elements that can bring about fluctuation and unpredictability. Traditional financial theory has always served as the bedrock for understanding these complexities. However, the current economic climate – characterized by high short-term intere
Intro to Behavioural finance
Behavioural finance is a branch of finance that studies the influence of psychological factors on financial decisions and market outcomes. Traditional finance theory assumes that investors are rational, unemotional, and always act in their own best interests. However, behavioural finance recognizes