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The Power of Compounding in Stock Market Investing

In the world of investing, there is one principle that stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness: compounding. Often referred to as the "eighth wonder of the world," compounding allows your money to grow over time by earning interest on both your initial investment and on the accumulated...

The Psychology of Trading – How Emotions Can Impact Your Trades

In the world of trading, having the right strategies, tools, and technical knowledge is essential. However, one crucial aspect of trading that often goes overlooked is the psychological side. Even the most well-researched strategies can falter if a trader's emotions get in the way. Fear, greed,...

The Nasdaq's Performance from 2022 to Date – Why Do Traders Still Love to Trade It?

The Nasdaq is one of the most well-known stock market indices globally, with a particular focus on technology companies. Its performance in recent years has been a rollercoaster, reflecting the volatile yet exciting nature of the technology sector and broader market conditions. Despite periods of...

Synthetics – What’s the Hype?

The world of finance is evolving rapidly, and with that evolution comes the rise of synthetic assets, commonly referred to as "synthetics." If you've been involved in trading or investing, you've likely heard about synthetics and the hype surrounding them. But what exactly are they, why are they...

How Has AI Impacted Trading the Markets?

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a pivotal force in revolutionising industries, and financial markets are no exception. AI has made profound changes to how traders interact with the market, how strategies are developed, and how data is analysed. From algorithmic trading to...

The Stats Are In: Educated Traders Beat Casual Punters By A Mile

By not over-trading, taking losses when a trade goes wrong, and banking profits on a consistent basis.

It’s no secret that traders with training do better than those without.

Online brokers worldwide have battled to improve the number of winning versus losing clients, but QuickTrade, which...

A Get-Rich-Slow Scheme For Traders

Linton White, former business development manager at QuickTrade and a professional trader, knows what it’s like to make and lose a fortune on trading. That experience led him to the ‘get-rich-slow’ method of trading.

Linton White, a professional trader and business...

The Coming Shake-Up In The Online Brokerage Market

The coming shake-up in the online brokerage market.

It’s a well-known fact that certain online brokers offering contracts for difference (CFDs) to their clients without the requisite licence have been sent a cease and desist letter by the Financial Sector...

Is The Nasdaq Poised For A Reveal?

The Nasdaq index, a favourite among professionals, is 12% off its peak, but don’t discount a deeper pullback before the rally tech stock returns.

Operations manager at QuickTrade, Jacques de Beer, believes we could be seeing the beginnings of a major reversal in the market, after a...

The Difference Between The Trading Professional And The Hobbyist

The trading professional aims to preserve capital at all costs while the other is prepared to take wild gambles. Find out more about the key differences.

One of the great curses of the casual trader is early success. Having won big on their first few trades without understanding why they...

Lessons From Successful Traders

Those who succeed at trading do not get emotionally invested in the markets. Learn from those who succeed, not from those who don’t.

It’s a well-known fact among online brokers that most of their clients lose money – some more than others.

When the European Union started...

Questions To Ask Your Online Broker

There’s a big difference between levels of service, and costs, among brokers. Make sure you know which questions to ask your forex broker. Not all online brokers are the same. There are big differences in the levels of service, regulatory compliance, and costs. So here are...

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