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FXCM offers several software trading suites. MT4, Trading Station and NinjaTrader afford traders the ability to analyse, interpret and identify opportunity within the market.
Becoming a day trader requires many distinct inputs. In addition to proper technology, capital and time, the development of a comprehensive trading plan is a prerequisite.
Learn more about exactly what a "bubble" is, how it forms in a marketplace, and why learning its phases can potentially help your investment strategy.
Effective leverage relates the amount of account equity and value of an asset involved in a transaction. It is calculated by dividing the total position size by account equity.
Reversal trading attempts to capture profit through identifying the exhaustion point of a trend in price action. Reversals are an inherently risky counter-trend form of trade.
Position trading is an intermediate-term strategy that involves remaining active in a market for weeks, months or years. It is a commitment of both time and capital.
The best time to trade equities, currencies and futures is unique to each product. Periods of enhanced market participation often create optimal liquidity and volatility.
There are several reasons why investors should choose foreign exchange (forex) trading over trading stocks. Learn more about them here.
The realisation of long-term profitability is the primary goal of every trader and investor. There are many different philosophies regarding the "correct" way to achieve this objective, a vast majority…
Swing trading is one of the most popular disciplines applied to the financial markets. It is a short-term approach to the buying and selling of securities with the goal of…
Breakout trading is a strategy implemented by market participants aimed at capitalising upon an upcoming trend or directional move in price. While there are many approaches that encourage trade execution…
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