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Stanley Druckenmiller is known for his success as a hedge fund manager and is counted among many as their favorite trader. Druckenmiller’s trading strategies, philosophy, and approach to risk management have inspired many globally.  His influence stretches from his early days in finance to his famous partnership with George Soros, through to his role in […]

A common criticism of hedge funds is that they don’t beat the market (commonly taken as the S&P 500, which is the world’s most tracked equity benchmark). Some even use this as a way to question why hedge funds exist in the first place. Namely, if something doesn’t add value, then shouldn’t natural forces do […]

CityIndex is running a dedicated hub focusing on the 2024 US Presidential Election, featuring expert analysis and a range of tools to help active traders assess trends. With the US election upon us, traders will be eyeing opportunities, while data from LSEG indicates that market returns in the three months following an election often surpass […]

PrimeXBT has added six new cryptos (POL, 1INCH, AAVE, INJ, CRV, MKR) that you can exchange or deposit through, with more expected in the coming weeks. The latest additions come as the crypto market experiences notable volatility, with Bitcoin breaking $70K, sparking speculation about a bull run. Crypto trading is high-risk – you could lose […]

Michael Marcus (1947-2023) was the first trader interviewed in Jack Schwager’s famous Market Wizards series. He’s known for doing what most traders dream of doing – transforming modest capital into significant amounts of money, often yielding returns that would be remarkable by any standard (48% compounded returns over a 20-year period). Let’s look into the […]

Ed Seykota is a trader most known for his work with automated, systematic trading and the futures market.  Famous for his feature in Market Wizards where author Jack Schwager wrote that his “achievements must certainly rank him as one of the best traders of our time,” Seykota began trading in the 1970s, at a time when […]

Understanding randomness is important for traders and investors. It shapes risk management strategies, the effectiveness of trading algorithms, and decision-making processes.  The skill vs. luck question is especially relevant for new traders, as any initial success or failure may be attributed to one or the other without actually knowing what’s causing or leading to what. […]

Swissquote has introduced fractional shares, allowing users to allocate funds to the cent, making assets with high unit prices accessible to traders with less capital. Key Takeaways Trade fractions of shares like AAPL, ETFs like FTSE-All World, cryptos like Bitcoin, or Swissquote’s Themes like Battery Industry. Choose exactly how much you want to invest with […]

The Put/Call Ratio is a popular and widely-used indicator in options trading and technical analysis. It helps traders understand market sentiment and potential trend reversals. It’s calculated by dividing the total number of put options traded by the total number of call options traded over a specific period. The ratio can be calculated for individual […]

Options expiration statistics help understand how options contracts behave as they approach their expiration dates. In turn, this can influence trading strategies and risk management. Understanding these patterns can be useful for traders using various types of options trading strategies.   Key Takeaways – Options Expiration Statistics 10% of option contracts are exercised early.  50–60% […]