Technical analysis involves using the historical price action of a share, currency or other asset to anticipate what's going to happen in the future. It all comes down to using price charts.
So what are the key concepts of technical analysis? And how can you use them to profit when you trade?
Read on to find out about two of the most important concepts…
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There are two main schools of thought when it comes to analysing shares. One is fundamental analysis and the other is technical analysis.
Both types of analysis have their advantages, but if you're looking to trade, technical analysis can benefit you.
So what makes technical analysis an effective trading tool?
Read on to find out…
What is technical analysis?
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If you look at the past performance of stocks and other financial assets, there's a strong tendency for them to repeat their past behaviour.
You can use this past behaviour to predict a stock's future movements.
So how can you do this?
With technical analysis.
Read on to find out more…
What is technical analysis?
Technical analysis is a type of analysis that involves analysi... ››› more
Trading is higher risk than investing.
The gearing aspect of trading instruments gives you the potential to multiply your gains. But this can also work against you and multiply your losses.
So how can you ensure you don't wipe out your trading account with a few bad trades?
Read on to find out…
Two vital ways to manage your trading risk
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Many people are attracted to trading by the prospect of making huge gains, quickly.
But when it comes down to actually trading, you need to shift your focus. You need to concentrate on managing the risk you take on and managing your losses.
If you ignore either of these two factors, it's unlikely you'll last long as a trader.
Read on to find out more about these factors…
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Trading can be risky, whether you choose contracts for difference, single stock futures or spread trading.
This strategy is conservative, yet it allows you to make money from trading, whatever trading instrument you use.
So how does it work?
Read on to find out…
Why this trading strategy is successful
This trading strategy is behind many professional traders’ success. It invo... ››› more
Trading can be a nerve racking experience - especially if you're new to it. The risks are high, but with that comes the potential for substantial gains over a short period of time.
So if you want to increase your chances of becoming a successful trader over the long-term, what can you do?
It comes down to following effective trading strategies and managing your risk.
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Trading comes with its risks. But for this risk you take on, the potential rewards are greater.
But what if there was a way you could reduce your risks yet still have the potential to make handsome profits?
The good news is, there is. This trading strategy is known as pairs trading.
So what is pairs trading?
Read on to find out more…
How pairs trading works
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One of the advantages of trading is that as well as potentially profiting from the rise of a company's share price, you can also make money on a falling share price.
But the key thing here is, what stocks to short?
Let's take a closer look at how selecting which stocks to short can produce the best results…
Shorting stocks based on fundamentals
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Trading successfully all boils down to having a good strategy and sticking to it.
This is why good traders tend to have discipline and patience. And they're prepared to stick with their strategy and wait for it to flag up potential trades.
So how can you go about creating your winning trading strategy?
Here's what you should do…
Step #1: Pinpointing your trading strategy
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Many traders love using candlesticks as part of their trading strategy. A candlestick holds a wealth of information.
So how can you use candlestick patterns to work out what the market is going to do next?
One option you have is looking out for a Doji.
So what is Doji? And how can you use it to time your entry into the market?
Read on to find out…
What is a Doji?
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When an asset is in freefall, many traders get excited about trying to buy in to profit from the inevitable recovery.
Surely after its mighty fall, a rebound is on the cards?
But if you want to survive and thrive as a trader, this is one thing you should avoid. Your trading account will thank you.
Read on to find out why…
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One of the most common chart patterns is the head and shoulders formation. As the name suggests, the chart pattern forms a head and shoulders shape and you can use it to unearth potential short trades.
You can also use the chart pattern to find long trades, but this time you need to use its counter, an inverse head and shoulders pattern.
So what is an inverse head and shoulders pattern? What... ››› more
There've been mixed emotions with the ongoing oil crash.
This week, the petrol price dropped 127 cents, and everyone is over the moon!
In fact, when I filled up my car, I saved a whopping R50 and I felt ecstatic.
Yay! Excuse my sarcasm...
But on the other hand, oil dropped an insane 59.74% from $126.69 to $51 a barrel.
And now, it's starting to have a lethal impact on the oil st... ››› more
Trading can reward you handsomely. But don't let the potential gains let you put too much money at risk on one trade.
You need to protect your capital. One of the best ways you can do this is through position sizing.
So what is position sizing? And how can you use position sizing when you trade?
Read on to find out…
What is position sizing?
Position sizing is a trading strategy... ››› more
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