FXCM Research Team

The surprise election of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency has impacted markets worldwide. The GBP is no different, experiencing an abundance of pricing volatility.

FXCM offers several software trading suites. MT4 and Trading Station 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.

Why should one invest in the stock market? Actually, there are several reasons to do so, including low costs and a wealth of different vehicles explored in this article.

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 of which involve minimising losses while maximising returns. Perhaps the most basic method of defining capital allocation is through the use of a risk vs reward ratio. Calculating Risk Vs Reward The risk vs reward ratio (R/R) is a direct…