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How Do I Get Started with Trading Stocks?

The U.S. equities markets are vast and feature a wide array of unique opportunities. Regardless of your expertise, there’s a sector, mutual fund,...

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Futures Trading Tools You Probably Don’t Know About

Futures trading tools come in all shapes and sizes, each designed to help traders sustain profitability. No matter whether you are a strict market...

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OHLC Charts vs. Candlestick Charts: Which Is Better?

One of the first steps to becoming a competent technical trader is to choose a suitable chart type. Active traders enjoy a variety of alternatives,...

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Trading Sideways Markets: Selling Short Straddles

What are you doing in a low volatility, sideways trading market? Are you sitting on your hands and “waiting it out”? Or are you taking advantage of...

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Day Trading for Beginners: A Step-by-step Guide

Day trading is an approach to the marketplace in which a trader buys and sells a futures contract within the same session. Traders manage open...

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Using Different Market Order Types to Promote Trading Efficiency

In the fast-paced arena of online futures trading, being able to enter and exit a market efficiently is of paramount importance. Having the ability...

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The Basics of Trading Metal Commodities

Metal commodities offer market participants a wealth of trading options. From hedging financial risk to securing the materials necessary for...

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Is Human Psychology Affecting Your Trading Skills?

The human element is often the factor that determines whether a trader achieves success in the marketplace. Unless you recognize the many challenges...

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