I have been spending a fair bit of time working on my trading plan and thinking about my approach to trading so I thought I would write a bit about it. My background in the markets is purely non-professional and dates back to the mid 80's when I used to chart share prices on graph paper . Our family never understood … [Read more...] about My Trading Journey
Better start paying more attention to Indicators
Just went over the training materials I picked up on my trading course and realised that I've not been paying enough attention to indicators when trying to pick out trades. So I'm learning more about RSI, MACD, Stochastic Oscillator and volume. The worst thing is that I've realised that I've been overlooking … [Read more...] about Better start paying more attention to Indicators
Sharescope and Power Plays
I did some more digging about spread betting and realised I might do well since I keep abreast of economics and the stock markets. So wife and I went to Birmingham to a free seminar about spread betting and we decided that I should take the training that was being sold at the seminar. The seminar was over 2 days … [Read more...] about Sharescope and Power Plays
Spread Betters Investment Strategy
It is absolutely mandatory that you treat every trade you place like a business transaction and not just a simple bet. If the latter is your choice and mentality, you might as well stop now. A change of attitude and mindset is what makes an efficient spread better and also what separates a good trader from a mere … [Read more...] about Spread Betters Investment Strategy
SPREADBETTER: The Complete Guide To Financial Spread Betting
Spread betting was once only associated with big financiers in the city. However, the ever evolving market has changed the perception and association of this fantastic financial tool. The fact that is now the number “one” choice of financial derivative for private investors is not surprising due to the range of benefit … [Read more...] about SPREADBETTER: The Complete Guide To Financial Spread Betting
The Workings of Leverage
One of the main advantages of margin trading such as spread betting and CFDs is the ability to make large gains through a process known as leverage. Leverage or gearing means that using a small stake, can lead to relatively large profits (or losses). As opposed to margin trading, conventional share dealing, does not … [Read more...] about The Workings of Leverage
Choosing a Spread Betting firm – What to look for?
The dynamic and volatile nature of spread betting and financial instruments means that it is very important to choose the right spread betting company with which you have researched, and believe carries the least level of counterparty risk. When referring to counterparty risk, think Lehman Brothers, and all the trades … [Read more...] about Choosing a Spread Betting firm – What to look for?
Advantages and Disadvantages
Most successful spread betting converts swear that once you get the hang of spread betting and get used to the process of buying and selling, spread betting is actually easier than dealing in the conventional way. We will assess some of the main advantages of spread betting first, and then take a look at the … [Read more...] about Advantages and Disadvantages
Trading Tips
1. Don’t buy on analysts recommendations These analysts would appear to be doing the investment world a great service by giving ratings on different stocks. In fact, these analysts often have hidden agendas that the average investor is not aware of. Ever notice how analysts issue buy recommendations when a stock is at … [Read more...] about Trading Tips
Spread betting hiatus: Time to get back on it
So...I've been away for a while (it is a long story), but now it’s time to get back to business and get spread betting again. Rather than do things half arsed I made the decision to wait until I could give trading the full attention if not only deserves, but also requires. One of the hardest things I’ve found is … [Read more...] about Spread betting hiatus: Time to get back on it