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IC Markets has teamed up with London-based Pelican Trading to provide a new social trading app, IC Social. Users can join active communities to learn from seasoned traders while copying strategies into their own accounts. The IC Social app is available from the Apple App Store and Google Play. Tools & Features The social trading […]

In a period of monetary tightening, when we’re in the part of the cycle where policymakers see inflation falling, you often see: a perceived upcoming pause in policy tightening, which usually gets… some type of asset market rally, which generally… reinforces the too-high inflation, which generally leads to… additional tightening (higher interest rates), which will […]

What Are Eurobonds? Eurobonds are bonds issued in a currency other than the currency of the country in which the bond is issued. For example, a bond issued in the United Kingdom but in US dollars would be considered a Eurobond. Similarly, a bond issued in Japan in the currency Euro would also be a […]

Multi-regulated broker, AvaTrade, is offering spread betting on popular global assets, including gold, Nasdaq, and GBP/USD. High leverage is available on spread bets, increasing purchasing power and potential returns. UK traders also do not pay capital gains or stamp duty on any profits. What Is Spread Betting? Spread betting is a derivative instrument that enables […]

Award-winning social investing platform, eToro, has secured a virtual currency license, known as a BitLicense, from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). eToro NY LLC, the broker’s US subsidiary, was also awarded a Money Transmitter License. The latest regulatory approvals come as the brand looks to expand its presence in the United […]

A Synthetic Call is a trading strategy that is designed to replicate the payoff of a traditional call option using a combination of other financial instruments, such as stocks and options. Goal of a Synthetic Call The goal of a Synthetic Call is to create the same profit potential as a call option, while avoiding […]

The award-winning forex and CFD broker has teamed up with Acuity to provide clients with a cutting-edge economic calendar. Powered by an AI big data engine, the powerful tool categorizes macroeconomic events based on their market impact, allowing Eightcap clients to make informed trading decisions. A Step Up From Traditional Economic Calendars The AI-enabled calendar […]

Macaulay Duration measures the average time it takes to receive the bond’s total cash flow. It is calculated by dividing the sum of all discounted cash flows by the sum of current market value of the bond. Modified Duration, on the other hand, is similar to Macaulay Duration in that it also measures how long […]

Dim sum bonds are securities denominated in offshore Chinese currency, known as the Renminbi (RMB) or Yuan (CNY). They are issued in Hong Kong and used for raising capital from international investors. Dim sum bonds generally offer higher yields than domestic Chinese bonds and provide access to RMB investments, which provides a source of currency […]

Fundamental analysis is a method of evaluating the intrinsic value of a financial asset, such as a stock, bond, or commodity, by examining the underlying economic and financial factors that may influence its value. In fundamental analysis, a trader/investor looks at the financial health and performance of the company, industry, or sector. This analysis includes […]