Financial Markets Articles

1). Why You Should Consider Trading Futures By : John Forman
One of the least understood financial markets is the one for futures. That is in part a function of the fact that for many years it has been referred to as “commodity futures”, which has no doubt turned many would-be traders away, folks who don’t have any interest in things like Pork Bellies and Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice (to include a few from the popular Trading Places film).
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2). Start Trading: Throw Those Excuses Out The Window By : John Forman
People make all kinds of excuses as to why they cannot get involved in investing or trading the financial markets. In this article, some of the most prominent are debunked. "I don’t have time" Despite being one of the most frequently heard, this is probably the most pathetic excuse for not trading there is. Why? Because the availability of technology and information in the modern day means that we can operate in literally any time frame we want.
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3). Economic Data And Its Influence On The Financial Markets By : John Forman
The things which contribute to price levels and action in the financial markets are numerous and diverse, and their influences can vary through time, and across different markets. This article identifies the different types of Economic Data influences and the role they play. There are two ways economic information can influence prices. The first is in the macro sense.
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4). Five New Trader Pitfalls You Can Avoid By : John Forman
So you want to trade, eh? Or have you already started? What drew you to it? Was it the huge profit potential? Maybe it was the excitement. Or perhaps you love the challenge of solving a big, multi-dimensional puzzle. Whatever the case, there's certainly a number of things that make trading the financial markets worthwhile. At the same time, however, there are some huge obstacles along the path to profits and success.
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5). How The Financial Markets Can Grow More Than Just Your Bank Account By : John Forman
The financial markets provide us with the opportunity to grow in ways that most people probably do not even think about. We all know of the gains in wealth to be had buying and selling stock, bonds, commodities, currencies, and other instruments. One need not look far to find stories about the riches to be had. Successful traders, investors and portfolio managers like George Soros, Peter Lynch, and Warren Buffet have become household names.
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6). “How To” Start Trading The Forex Market? (Part 5) By : Martin Maier
What are *PIPS* ? Currencies are traded on a price/ point (pip) system. Each currency pair has its own pip value. When you see a FOREX price quote, you'll see something listed like this: EUR/USD 1.2210/13 Explanation: a) If you want to BUY the EUR/USD ( meaning you BUY EUROS and SELL US$ ) you buy 100,000 EUROS and you SELL 122,130 US$, or in other words you receive 122,130 US$ for 100,000 EUROS.
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7). Black Swans Fat Tails and Financial Markets By : Gerald Greene
A black swan is an event that is truly disastrous when it does occur but fortunately, according to the investment models, will occur very rarely. So rarely, in fact, that it makes no sense to worry about it. Could it be that the Wall Street bright boys have that all wrong?
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