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‘How to’  – trading Stocks, shares & Forex

We have created Guides to assist traders and investors with information that helps give a good overview of some of the most frequently asked questions from our visitors. These are created by our team of specialist writers that all operate and trade across all different instruments. There are all supplied at no charge to our site visitors. If you have any suggestions for guides, please feel free to get in contact.

How to take advantage in a stock market crash

The average retail traders in the financial market are always concerned about making huge profits in the shortest time possible. However, those with extensive experience in stock market trading are always trying to diversify their risk factors to survive major stock markets crashes. A drastic fall in the price of a security is generally referred to as a stock market...

Proven trading strategies that bear the test of time

There are as many trading strategies as there are traders. When you consider all the technical indicators already out there, and new and innovative indicators being developed every day, there are unlimited possibilities when it comes to developing a trading strategy. A trading strategy can be as simple as the direction of the next bar dictating the position a trader...

How do I determine the best share trading platform?

The forex market is the largest market in the world; it trades over 5 trillion dollars a day. The market is decentralized with no central marketplace meaning that one has to work with a top broker. Having a broker is not enough; you will also need to have a trading platform that lets you interact with the market. In a...

Quick Guide to trading instruments

The financial market is a great way for you to make some cash and at the moment it has gained a lot of attention due to the internet. For anyone keen on trading in this sector, the word trading instrument or trading option should ring a bell in some way. These are words that you have probably heard in the...

How commodity trading works

There is a similarity with all traders participating in the investment industry. Whether you are trading CFDs, ETFs or currency we all have one objective, to make money. Commodity trading nowadays is done via CFDs. CFD trading is extremely popular in today’s world since people can easily use the market leverage and buy and trade assets. In the past, commodity...

Top 10 considerations when choosing a forex broker

At Choosabroker we only look at regulated and established firms with a proven track record, giving you peace of mind when choosing the best forex broker. One of the most overlooked aspects when developing a successful trading strategy is its execution. A sound trading idea or strategy that looks good on a bar chart, and is consistently profitable when traded...

Top 10 tips for successful currency (Forex) trading

The process of becoming a successful Forex Trader can be best described using a golf analogy. Someone that has never played golf and is not familiar with the sport will watch a PGA Golf Tournament and be astounded with how much a professional golfer earns for simply “chasing a little white ball into a hole with a stick.” And then...

Forex trading strategy; session 1 Scalping

Scalping is a trading strategy that specializes in profiting from small price changes in the market; in most cases, a trader will exit a trade as soon as it turns profitable. Good scalpers will always have a solid exit strategy since one wrong trade could wipe out all the many small profits earned. Success with this strategy will need a...

Essential 5 tools to use in Forex trading

For those who have dabbled in the forex market, you obviously know of a few items or inputs that make traders successful and consistent in the long run. These factors include risk management, experience, knowledge and of course a little bit of luck. However, the tools at the disposal of a trader will help shape a trader’s success in trading....