Around forty years ago, my lifelong obsession with trading and markets began when I started work in the interbank forex market. Even after all these years, I can remember all too well what I felt ...

Options trading is the buying and selling of options contracts in the market, usually on a public exchange. Options are often the next level of security that new investors learn about following their ...

For traders who thrive on quick decision-making and the adrenaline of fast-paced markets, options trading is best.

Trading options is a lot like trading stocks, but there are important differences. Unlike stocks, options come in two types (calls and puts) and these options are contracts (rather than shares) that ...

Contract for Difference trading is a prevalent method for speculating on price fluctuations of various financial instruments without holding the actual assets. This trading approach allows individuals ...

Day trading refers to the shortest time frame used in trading. Trades may last a few minutes to a few hours. This form of trading requires near full-time attention to the markets. Start by knowing ...

Commodity trading has a rich and colorful history going all the way back to the mid 1800s. Our “Industrial Revolution” brought new technologies and abilities to produce more efficient tools and ...

Every day trader is waiting for a big price break. And knowing how to recognize flag pattern trading could put you onto that break before it occurs. Flag patterns are a common occurrence in stock ...

If you're just beginning to learn about options, here is a great place to start. Our Option Basics articles offer an easy-to-follow breakdown on the nuts and bolts of equity options (specifically ...