Ichimoku Kinko Hyo was developed in Japan by Goichi Hosoda, a journalist also known as Ichimoku Sanjin, who began working […]
Investing Through Market Cycles: Cyclical vs Defensive Stocks
Equity markets do not move in isolation. Corporate earnings, consumer behaviour, and investor sentiment are all shaped by the broader […]
A Practical Guide to the Emotional Aspects of Trading
Discretionary trading—the approach used by the vast majority of market participants and based on analysis, experience, judgment, and manual execution—can […]
Professional Guide to Drawing and Trading Trendlines
Trendlines are one of the most powerful yet misunderstood tools in technical analysis. At their core, they visualize the relationship […]
Understanding Trading Costs: SWAPS & SPREADS
Understanding commissions—where applicable to certain instruments in your trading account—is generally straightforward: you are charged a fixed amount per transaction, […]
Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Stocks Online: How to Start With Confidence
Investing in stocks online has never been more accessible. Commission-free trading, intuitive mobile platforms, and fractional shares allow complete beginners […]
Understanding Stock Float: The Hidden Metric Behind Market Volatility
When it comes to analyzing stocks, investors often focus on metrics like market capitalization, earnings per share (EPS), or the […]
A Practical Guide to Calculating Trading Risk
Whether you’re new to trading or managing a diversified portfolio, understanding how to measure and manage risk is fundamental to […]
Understanding Exchange Rates: What They Are and Why They Matter
When you travel abroad, shop online from another country, or invest in foreign stocks, you’re interacting, often unknowingly, with one […]
How to Identify Stock Market Trends: Your Guide to Reading Market Momentum
In the unpredictable world of investing, stock prices can rise and fall sharply without apparent reason. For many investors, this […]