Options traders in Australia are often faced with whether or not to use a licensed broker. Licensed brokers are considered more reliable and trustworthy than unlicensed brokers, but there is…
Stocks: the anatomy of a great trade
When a company goes public, it sells stocks to raise money. A stock is a unit of ownership in a company. When you buy a stock, you become a partial…
Understanding forex trading terminology
Forex trading has a lot of jargon associated with it. It can be confusing for new traders, but it is essential to understand the terminology to make informed decisions about…
The risks of CFD trading for new traders
When you trade CFDs, you are essentially betting on the price movement of an underlying asset. If the underlying asset’s price goes up, you will make a profit; you will…
What should you do if your stock is crashing?
A stock market crash can be a frightening event, and it can take a long time for investors to recover from the losses they have suffered. However, there are steps…
Top 10 Mistakes People Make When Investing in Stocks
Every person has to decide how they want their money to work for them and what is most important. No one starts with the same amount of money, and everyone…
7 ETF concerns that investors should know about
Liquidity risk Liquidity is the degree to which an asset can be quickly bought or sold without affecting the general stability of its price. ETFs are often considered inherently liquid…
Are ETFs safer than stocks?
People ask the most common question when they are first involved in investing: “what is safer, ETFs or stocks?” A person who asks this question may not realize that the…
What trading emotions do beginners experience?
Managing you trading emotions Managing your trading emotions is one of the essential parts of being a trader, whether you are day trading or swing trading. If you don’t…
Mutual funds vs ETFs
ETFs The number of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has skyrocketed in recent years. These index funds offer a basket of stocks and can be bought and sold throughout the day…