Trading Guides
Our trading guides offer timeless advice on a range of
subjects such as indices trading, support and resistance, crafting a trading strategy, and
beyond. This evergreen content is crafted to deliver enduring insights and remain pertinent
through any market fluctuations.
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Charts and chart patterns (2)
Financial instruments (4)
Financial markets (5)
Fundamental analysis (6)
Risk management (2)
Trading 101 (2)
Trading strategies (3)
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A guide to volatility trading, its causes, and the most volatile marketsTrading strategies5-minute readMarkets are always on the move, but the speed and size of price changes is what creates excitement (and risk) for traders. So, let’s take a look at the trading opportunities with volatility and which markets experience the highest levels of volatility. -
Amazon acquisitions: what does Amazon own?Fundamental analysis3-minute readAmazon is known all over the world, but did you know it’s a combination of at least 128 businesses? Take a look at some of Amazon’s most famous acquisitions that took it from a garage business to the third-most-valuable company. -
Stock market volatility: how to calculate the beta of a stockRisk management5-minute readStock market volatility is measured using a measurement known as beta. It’s a useful metric for both traders and investors looking to make decisions about the risk and reward of a company’s shares. Find out what a stock’s beta is and how to calculate beta. -
What is the Awesome Oscillator: Definition, Use, and StrategiesCharts and chart patterns5-minute readThe Awesome Oscillator (AO) makes use of simple moving averages to confirm or deny market trends. Learn how to confirm those trends and predict possible reversals in our AO guide. -
How to use TradingView’s Pine ScriptCharts and chart patterns5-minute readPine Script is the native coding language to TradingView, a charting and trading platform. Learn how to use Pine Script to build your own trading strategies. -
Breaking down the 5-3-1 forex trading strategyTrading strategies5-minute readThe 5-3-1 trading strategy is a guide for currency traders that helps you lock in the basics of your trading plan including which forex pairs to trade and the best time to trade. -
Day trading stocks for beginnersTrading 1015-minute readDay trading stocks has become popular thanks to the rise of social media users claiming they can ‘get rich quick’. But, in reality, day trading requires time, patience, and knowledge. So, let’s take a look at what day trading is and how to choose stocks to day trade. -
Databricks IPO: everything you need to know about DatabricksFinancial markets5-minute readDatabricks is an enterprise software company to be reckoned with, enjoying a burgeoning presence in data management with a stock market flotation around the corner. Here’s the lowdown on the company in advance of the Databricks IPO. -
Shein IPO: Everything you need to know about SheinFundamental analysis5-minute readChinese retailer Shein has privately filed for an IPO after slating plans to go public in 2022. Take a look at everything we know about the fast-fashion brand. -
Stock market hoursFinancial markets5-minute readShares are traded all over the world on different exchanges – the stock market hours will reflect each exchange’s opening and closing times. Discover when the trading hours for stock markets all over the world – including the LSE, NYSE and NASDAQ. -
Standard deviation explained: trading with standard deviationRisk management5-minute readStandard deviation measures how volatile a set of data points are compared to the average mean. Learn how to use standard deviation to measure volatility while trading markets like forex, stocks, and indices. -
What you need to know about the Tesla stock splitFundamental analysis4-minute readThe electric carmaker has completed its 3-for-1 stock split, but what will it mean for the Tesla share price?