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Day trading and scalping are popular trading philosophies/approaches but may differ in their execution, risk levels, and potential rewards. Scalping is generally thought of as a subcategory of day trading – scalpers are generally considered day traders, but not all day traders are scalpers. Let’s look to understand these differences better.   Key Takeaways – […]

Day trading and position trading are two distinct strategies/approaches within the financial markets, each with its own set of objectives, tactics, risk profiles, and required analytical skills. Understanding the nuances between these strategies is important for traders to align their activities with their financial goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.   Day Trading Day trading […]

Day trading and swing trading are two popular strategies or general ways of trading in the financial markets, primarily differing in the duration of trades and the approach to market analysis. Both strategies aim to profit from market movements, but they cater to different types of traders based on their risk tolerance, time commitment, and […]

ThinkMarkets has added spread betting to its award-winning proprietary platform, ThinkTrader. Key Takeaways Spread betting is available on popular markets, including the UK100, GBP/USD and Crude Oil. ThinkTrader offers a sophisticated charting package with 100+ indicators, 200+ cloud-based alerts, and custom views. ThinkTrader is available on web, desktop, plus iOS and Android mobile devices. Spread […]

Day trading risk management generally follows the same template or line of thinking. It is most commonly some form of the “1% rule.” Namely, it is a rules-based system stipulating that no more than one percent of your account can be dedicated to any given trade. This is done as a matter of prudently managing […]

OANDA has expanded its selection of instruments with European-listed equities, bringing the total number of stocks available to over 2,200. Key Takeaways OANDA has introduced shares from major European stock exchanges, providing exposure to household names like BMW, Adidas, and Christian Dior. Traders can use the search and filter functions in the OANDA platform to […]

Position sizing refers to the technique of determining the appropriate amount of capital or number of shares to allocate for a specific trade or investment. This process is important for several reasons: Risk Management – It helps in managing the risk associated with individual trades, such that losses don’t disproportionately affect the overall portfolio. Potential […]

Many traders rely on support and resistance levels to chart price movements and predict buy or sell signals. However, the effectiveness of this technical analysis strategy is a subject of debate. We’ll explore the broader question of whether support and resistance levels work.   Key Takeaways – Do Support & Resistance Levels Work? Limitations of […]

Neuro-Symbolic AI is a field of artificial intelligence and machine learning that combines the strengths of neural networks (for pattern recognition and learning) with symbolic reasoning (for logic and knowledge representation) to create better and more explainable AI systems. By merging the intuitive pattern recognition capabilities of neural networks with the logical reasoning of symbolic […]

Informed trading involves the act of trading securities by individuals or entities who have access to material, non-public information (MNPI), which influences market efficiency and fairness. We look into the essence, implications, and regulatory aspects of informed trading.   Key Takeaways – Informed Trading Asymmetric Information Advantage Informed traders possess superior, often non-public, information about […]