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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 10-year Treasuries – Non-US 10-year government […]

FBS is celebrating its 12 year anniversary with their biggest trading tournament to date. The FBS 12 Year: Big Time! Big Money! Tournament has a prize fund over $1.2 million. Grande Finale prizes include a Mercedez Benz G class, a 1kg bar of real gold and $300,000 in cash. Tournament Details The tournament will be […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 War II was much more deadly than World […]

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 […]

After a decade in operation, award-winning forex and CFD broker, Pepperstone, has expanded into five additional jurisdictions around the world. Pepperstone was established in Australia in 2010 and is now one of the largest MetaTrader brokers in the world. The broker has received multiple awards for customer service and competitive spreads, most recently securing a […]

The geopolitical war occurring between the US and China is one of the many conflicts occurring between the two countries, including: i) trade and economic ii) capital (currency, debt, capital markets) iii) technology iv) geopolitical v) military As we’ve mentioned in other articles, understanding these various conflicts are important for traders and investors to understand. They involve the two largest […]

Deriv.com has confirmed its intention to continue operating in the UK after its exit from the European Union (EU) by notifying customers of its participation in the Temporary Permissions Regime (TPR). Find out what this means for traders. What Is The TPR? The TPR came into effect on 1st January 2021, at the end of […]