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Velocity of money: definition, formula and uses
The velocity of money is calculated by dividing a nation’s GDP by its money supply. The level of velocity indicates how quickly money cycles through households and businesses in an economy.
Short covering: what is it and how does it work?
Short covering is a key part of the traditional process for short-selling shares. Learn what it is and how it impacts share prices.
Guide to TradingView charting tools
TradingView charts offer dozens of pre-designed indicators and drawing tools. Use this guide to learn about their full range of tools and grow your trading skills.
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Financial brokers explained: definition, types, and roles
Brokers are middlemen, and exist across different industries – such as real estate and insurance. But what do they do in finance? And which type of broker do you need for your goals?
Interest rate risk: what is it and how can you mitigate its impact?
Interest rate risk tells bond traders how much their portfolio will diminish when a central bank hikes its rates. Learn how to manage interest rate risk with diversification and hedging strategies.
ASX 200 futures: what are they and how do they work?
ASX 200 futures are a popular way of locking in the value of the index in advance – whether you think it will rise or fall. Learn more about ASX 200 futures and their trading hours.
What is currency risk and how can you protect your portfolio?
Currency risk impacts positions in foreign companies. Find out the different ways you can protect your portfolio, including using CFDs to hedge FX.
What is short selling and how do you short a stock?
Short selling is a popular trading and investment method used to take advantage of falling market prices. It can be extremely lucrative if you get it right, but it does come with big risks. Discover what shorting a stock is and how to take your first short position.
A guide to market risk
Before you start trading, it’s important to understand the potential risks involved. Let’s take a look at the different types of market risks.
Whipsaw in trading
Whipsaws in trading are sudden market movements that occur in volatile conditions and can trap traders in losing positions. Find out how to avoid whipsaws.
Margin call in trading: meaning, calculation and examples
A margin call tells you when your leveraged trading account balance is no longer enough to cover your open positions. Discover more about margin calls including the calculation and an example of how margin calls work.
What is slippage in trading and how can you avoid it?
Slippage can result in your trade being executed at a different price than intended – which can result in negative outcomes. Learn more about slippage and how to avoid it.
VinFast IPO: Everything you need to know about VinFast
Electric vehicle company VinFast is set to list in the US via a SPAC deal in the second half of 2023. Find out everything you need to know ahead of the VinFast IPO.
Trend trading: strategies, indicators and examples
Trend trading is a common long-term style of speculating on markets. Discover the range of different trend trading strategies and indicators you can use.
Swing trading strategies
Swing trading is a popular style of speculating on financial markets. Discover the swing trading strategies and indicators you use in your trading.
Kenvue IPO: Everything you need to know about the JNJ spin off
Johnson & Johnson’s consumer healthcare unit, now called Kenvue, is going public today via an IPO. Find out everything we know about the JNJ spin off.
Bollinger bands explained: definition, examples and strategies
Discover what Bollinger bands are, how they work and learn how to trade using some of the best Bollinger band strategies.
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8 of the best forex trading strategies
Discover 8 of the best forex trading strategies to use and how to create a forex trading strategy.
Social trading: what is it and how does it work?
Social trading models have become a popular way for beginners to get their foot in the door of the trading world. Find out how social trading works and the different ways you could start trading.
What is MACD? trading with the MACD indicator
The MACD is a momentum indicator that can identify new bearish and bullish trends in price. Learn how to set up and use the MACD in your trading platform.
The history of money
Learn about the full history of money to see how currency evolved from barter systems to bitcoin. In this timeline, we go deep on the evolution of money including the development of banking establishments and the future of cashless societies.
A guide to CFD trading strategies
Discover the best CFD trading strategies, including which are better for short-term or long-term trading.
Range trading: definition, strategies and indicators
Markets don’t always trend, so being able to trade rangebound markets is key to success. Discover what range trading is, and the best indicators to use in range trading strategies.