What is Normal Market Size (NMS)?
Many traders don’t understand Normal Market Size. This can lead to difficulty in getting out of stocks leading to painful losses. Furthermore, there are ways that you can use NMS to your advantage against other
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What is a Ten Bagger in Stocks? (With Examples)
Ten baggers are elusive but no less sought after. Many private investors would love to claim they’ve had a ten bagger stock, but finding these stocks is hard and holding them for the amount of
How to Become a Trader: A Stock Trader Checklist
Have you ever wondered how to become a stock trader? Well, as a full-time trader for over 5 years, and a lot of wins and failures, I have compiled a list of ten steps to
Research Tree Review (2024 Update)
My Research Tree review will show you how you can use it to improve your returns by accessing high quality research coverage on stocks you’re interested in and stocks you own. Much of this equity
Is Forex Trading a Scam or Legit?
Forex trading interests lots of people because of the potential returns. However, trading this asset class is extremely difficult. This is further compounded by the fact that many scammers are out there trying to take
CFD Trading Strategies & Tips You Need To Know
CFDs are contracts for difference that offer leverage. Many traders are excited by leverage as it magnifies profits but forget that it also amplifies potential losses. The reason that most traders lose when trading these
Trading Journal: A Guide to Recording Trades
Trading journals are a necessary part of a trader’s daily life. However, many traders don’t use a trading journal and as a result this lack of data means they are leaving money on the table.
How to Make Money Stock Trading in 2024
One way to make money in the stock market is by trading shares for a profit. To make money in the markets this way, you need to make consistent gains repeatedly and have a trading
Short Selling Guide: Everything You Need To Know
Short selling is a controversial topic. It is notoriously difficult, and this problem is worsened by the fact that there is so much conflicting information. Most traders lose when trading leveraged products which are required
Breakout Trading Strategy: Everything You Need To Know
Many traders struggle when it comes to trading patterns. They don’t know what to look for and this is further compounded by the amount of conflicting information out there. Some say to buy rising prices
Spread Betting Tax in the UK: The Complete Guide
The biggest advantage of spread betting is that all gains are tax-free. However, the line can become blurred for those who self-certify as Professional Traders and those who rely on stock market profits for 100%
Iceberg Order: Definition, Identifying Them & Examples
Like many retail traders, you may not be aware of what an iceberg order is, how to identify them, and how to use iceberg orders to your advantage. Not understanding iceberg orders will impact your
SETS, SETSqx & SEAQ: Everything You Need To Know
Many private investors and retail traders do not understand the difference between the London Stock Exchange‘s trading platforms. This means that they are not getting the best execution and leaving money on the table. This is
IG Announces 100% Margin Requirements on 1,000+ Stocks
IG is exiting the market in a big way leaving a big hole in trading leveraged small caps.
How to Research Stocks: A Checklist for Stock Analysis
Researching stocks and companies can be a daunting task. Where do you start? How do you know what is relevant? This problem is exacerbated by the amount of noise readily available in the financial world.
