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Mike Estrey - ArticlesMike Estrey is the Head of Research for Blue Index, specialists in Online CFD Trading, Contracts for Difference and Online Forex Trading.
Williams %r Indicator – Another Excellent Technical Trading ToolMany stockmarket technical analysts and chart watchers use the well known Relative Strength Index (RSI) as a reliable overbought/oversold indicator, but there are various other highly useful tools out there, and an excellent and simple one is the Williams Percent Range technical indicator. Soft Commodities – What are They?Most CFD traders in the UK relate commodities to the harder metals and oil issues, but many CFDs are available in the important area of ‘softs’. Fear and the Vix Index – an Important Technical IndicatorEvery so often, especially when markets are extremely volatile, the financial press remarks on the VIX index, which is considered one of the best ‘fear and greed’ indicators in the US market. Crude Oil – the Different Benchmarks for Traders and InvestorsTransactions in crude oil are carried out all over the world, and there can be a bewildering variety of contracts and vehicles at different prices, so it can be confusing for traders looking for a suitable benchmark. What’s the Difference Between the Dow Jones and the S&p 500 Index?Traders in CFD’s have a wide choice of indices, including the Nasdaq, Dow Jones and S&P500. Each index is calculated differently, and it is therefore worth tracking them independently. What is the Crb Index?Examining the CRD Index is a good way of judging overall trends within the commodities market. Measuring price movements of basic commodities in markets presumed to be influenced early on by economic changes is one of the indicators worth following. The Traits of a Winner TraderThere are some simple rules which will help any trader become a winner. Keeping the system simple, buying strength and selling weakness, treating each trade the same way and resisting the urge to get your money back are all traits worth learning. The Different Types of Orders in the Stock MarketThere are many different variations of orders in the stock market, with Market (at best), Limit Orders and Stop Orders forming the primary types. Variations of this include Market if Touched, One Cancels the Other, Fill or Kill, Good for the Day and Good if Cancelled. Being aware of these order types and variations will increase the precision and security for any trader. Money Management – a Crucial Aspect of TradingIt is crucial to consider money management when trading online, with particular focus on extreme events, reducing risks of wipeout and how much risk you should take overall. Ultimately, considering how much you are willing to risk and treating all potential trades the same way will assist you in making the right decisions
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