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FBS Launches In Australia Following ASIC License

Published on: Feb 16, 2021 Already established in Europe and beyond, popular forex and CFD broker, FBS, has obtained an AFS license from the Australian regulator. The new FBS Australian entity will offer 124 CFD instruments to Aussie traders along with a catalogue of trading tools. FBS Opens Aussie Entity FBS announced on Tuesday 16th February […]

Asset-Lite vs. Asset-Heavy Business Models

Business models can take many different shapes depending on the way the products and services are delivered to the market. Asset-lite and asset-heavy businesses can largely be viewed through a “pipes” (pipelines) vs. “platforms” framework. Recognizing the two and their differences is important as it will ultimately help determine the nature of a stock‘s upside […]

Is Bitcoin A Viable Alternative to Stocks and Gold?

Cryptocurrency is an incredible invention. It’s increasingly become a type of currency and store of value that’s been programmed into a computer and sustained to last. At this time of increased money and debt creation as economies try to relieve their economic problems – a process that will go on for some time – there […]

Axi Boosts New Accounts With $6,888 Deposit Bonus

Published on: Feb 8, 2021  Leading forex and CFD broker, Axi, has brought out a serious welcome deposit bonus aimed at new traders. Up to $6,888 in trading capital is up for grabs for users that meet bonus terms and conditions. Find out how to sign up for Axi’s new joining bonus. How To Claim The […]

Expected Asset Class Returns: Medium-Term (5-10 Years)

Originally published on Feb 7, 2021 AQR recently published its report on its expectations for asset class returns over the medium-term – i.e., next 5-10 years. This covers the following asset classes: – US equities – Non-US developed market equities – Emerging market equities – US high-yield credit – US investment-grade (IG) credit – US […]

Can GameStop and AMC ‘Go to the Moon’ Again?

GameStop (GME) and AMC Entertainment (AMC) made a notable run, ignited by a social media frenzy that took on a life its own. We discussed more of the backstory in other articles, such as here. There was a pop and that eventually faded. This was inevitable, as these companies – and other widely shorted small caps […]

GameStop (GME) Mania: What Happened

In short, GameStop (GME) mania began when some smart retail traders started hyping up a stock on social media with some peculiar characteristics: 1. It had a low valuation. Its price reached a low of $2.57 per share. That valued the once-popular video game and consumer electronics retailer at only a couple hundred million dollars. […]

FP Markets Launches New Mobile Trading App

Leading Australian forex and CFD broker, FP Markets, have launched a feature-rich and intuitive mobile app for clients. The app allows traders to seamlessly access financial markets whilst on the go. Get the latest details and download the app today. The FP Markets mobile app, launched on 27th January 2021, provides access to over 60 […]

Military War: Role in US-China Relations & Impact on Markets

This article was published on January 23, 2021. Envisioning the next major military war and its impact on financial markets (and, of course, the world) is difficult, as the range of unknowns is so high. But one thing we should acknowledge is that it’s likely to be much more brutal than most would imagine. World […]

The Complete Guide to Trading and Investing in Consumer Staples

Consumer staples are among the most stable types of stocks that return fairly consistently. The volatility of stocks is one of the main reasons why many traders and investors are hesitant to commit to them. What are consumer staples and what makes them attractive? Certain businesses involve selling products people need to physically live. This […]

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