Category: General Education

are penny stocks a good investment
Nov 30

Penny Stocks Explained – FAQs

Penny stocks are very low priced stocks that often only trade for pennies just like the name implies. These stocks are one of the most hated investment assets in finance. They are rarely featured on any financial news networks and are always classified as ‘too risky’. In this article, I will try to discuss if penny stocks deserve their hate or are good opportunities. What is a Penny Stock: There are different definitions of ‘penny stocks’. Read more

futures trading explained
Oct 06

Futures Trading Explained – Futures vs Options vs Stocks…

Futures are one of the, if not even THE most traded and oldest derivative in the markets. They are standardized, extremely liquid and can be traded on almost any underlying asset or security. Nevertheless, many people either have no idea what futures are or can’t tell the difference between futures and other derivatives like options or forwards. In this article I will try to clarify what futures are, how futures differ from other derivatives and Read more

RISK MANAGEMENT BASICS
Oct 01

Risk Management Basic Course: Trading Risk Management Techniques

Successful trading is not possible without good risk management. Risk management is probably one of the most important things when it comes to trading. But sadly most traders fail  to do this correctly. This is the main factor that distinguishes the 90% of losing traders from the winning ones. No matter how good a strategy is, with wrong or no risk management it is doomed to fail. Basic risk management is very simple but can Read more

forward contract explained
Sep 25

What Are Forwards And How Do They Work

Forwards are very often confused with futures or even options. Many people don’t really get the differences as all of these derivatives are similar. In this article I will sum up what a forward actually is and what distinguishes it from a future or an option contract. What Are Forwards: Forwards are an Over-The-Counter (OTC) derivative. This means that they are based on something (an underlying) which really can be anything. It can be a Read more

currency forex basics
Sep 18

Forex Basics Tutorial – Forex Explained

Before we begin, I just want to say a few words: I know this article may look quite long for some of you, but Forex is no easy topic that you can cover in a few sentences. Even this article only scratches the surface. Nevertheless, it is very important to understand all the Forex trading basics to have a foundation to build on later. I have tried to be as brief as possible. Enjoy!   Read more

extended hour trading
Sep 03

How To Trade After Hours – Extended Hours Stock Trading

Extended/after hours and pre-market hours trading may seem like a weird thing to many people. The markets always have open for a certain amount of time and open/close at specific times. But did you know that you actually can trade outside these hours? Stock Market Open And Close – When Is The Stock Market Open: Before we get into any pre- or after hour trading time, it is important to cover the regular market trading Read more

trade with no money paper trading
Jun 28

How to Trade with no Money – Paper Trading Explained

Trade without Money? Is it really possible? I am very sorry to say that there is no real way of earning real money through trading in the stock market without any capital. Risk and profit only go together. You can not make money without risking some. That is just how the market works. There is nothing you can do about that. But before you leave, I can tell you that there may actually be a Read more