Technical Analysis – A Beginner’s Guide
Technical analysis forms a key cornerstone of investment philosophy. It involves the filtering of different types of market data, such as price history or trading volumes, and using the conclusions of that research to establish when there might be good times to buy, sell, or hold positions. The approach can be used by an investor…
The Best US Tech Stocks to Buy in 2023
Although the lacklustre performance of tech stocks in 2022 disappointed investors, the sector jet-propelled in 2023. This resulted in 33% growth year on year (as of 5th September 2023) based on the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (ticker: XLK) versus the S&P 500, reflecting less than half that metric for the same period. Source: money.usnews.com…
How to Trade Gold in Australia
The fascination with the glitter of gold dates back thousands of years. The ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilisations highly prized the metal. Gold was used as a medium of financial exchange in the ancient world, with the first recorded use of gold coins as currency being around 630 BCE in the kingdom of Lydia…
5 Trading Psychology Tips to Improve Your Online Trading
Trading online can be a stressful and daunting task, as it requires you to have a great knowledge of the markets and the ability to make decisions quickly. However, what many traders tend to overlook is that trading psychology plays an important role in successful trading. Set realistic goals Start by breaking down your trading…
How to Start Stock Trading in Australia
When first venturing in the world of stock trading in Australia, there are a lot of factors to consider. New traders need to consider the different brokers, trading platforms and strategies available. Stock market beginners also need to learn how to manage risk to give yourself the best chance. The good news is that there…
Day Trading in Australia – A Beginners Guide
Day trading in Australia is a very popular way to trade. Day trading is a strategy where traders buy and sell stocks within the same day, taking advantage of short-term price movements. Many Australian day traders buy and sell stocks listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Day traders on the ASX aim to profit…
How to Start Trading Commodities in Australia
Commodities are a very popular investment in Australia. If you’re an Australian resident you may already know that the Australian economy is highly dependent on this asset class. Trading commodities can be a very profitable activity so in this article we will explain everything you need to know to start trading commodities in Australia. What…
How to Start Trading Forex in Australia
Foreign exchange trading, also known as forex trading, refers to buying and selling currencies to profit from differences in exchange rates. There is no centralised marketplace for swapping currencies – forex trading simply occurs over the counter (OTC) via computer networks. In this article, we’ll discuss several key aspects to help novices start trading forex…
A Beginner’s Guide to CFD Trading in Australia
This article will provide you with everything you need to know to start CFD trading in Australia. Contracts For Difference, or CFDs for short, allow traders to speculate on the prices of financial instruments without needing to own the underlying asset. It is important that beginners looking to get started with CFD trading understand the…
Grubstaking in the 21st Century
In 1848 thousands upon thousands of US residents swarmed to the state of California to seek fame and fortune once gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Few of those adventurers arrived in California with enough “grub” to first pursue a claim and then mine it, with “grub”…
