An option can be simply defined as a contract between a seller and the buyer that allows the right to purchase or sell shares of stock with a specified timeframe. A solid education of the stock market is crucial for success in the options trading arena. After that, the main focus of your options trading [...]
In stock trading, traders avoid spreads of any kind because limiting losses can also limit gains. It is a must to trade in a realistic way. If you trade a three-fold gain, which is the strategy that requires only little up-front capital, you strictly limit losses by neutralizing declining time value while opening the possibility [...]
They come up with some interesting names when it comes to option trading strategies. The Long Condor is a setup that is attractive because, although you pay a bit more in brokerage, the risk to reward potential can be quite outstanding. You might say the long condor is a cousin to its more popular Iron [...]
There are a lot in common with CFD’s and spread betting, but also lots of different. There is one clear thing; both CFD’s and spread betting are very exiting ways to invest capitals and also high risks ways.
The CFD’s as we all know are traded on margin, the bets you are taking are much [...]
Forex or foreign Exchange or FX involves the buying and selling of one currency against another currency. They are always traded in pairs e.g. EUR/USD, USD/JPY. So when you are buying Euro dollars (EUR) you are also selling the US dollars (USD) in exchange for the Euro dollars. If you want to buy US dollars [...]
When it comes to option trading, the most important lesson to retain is an understanding of what’s actually being traded. The real commodity in any option trading strategy isn’t the underlying stock itself, and it has little to do directly with phrases such as implied volatility, net debit, net credit, strike price, or expiration date. [...]
Use Puts to Mitigate Risk, Reverse and Offset Losses, and Protect Profits–Even in Plummeting Markets! “In these financial times, this is an especially timely book. Michael C. Thomsett provides practical, direct instruction to investors on how to employ put options to enhance and protect their portfolios. A powerful guide for [...]
With the world in recovery mode, many are still questioning how the financial markets got so out of control. There are certainly new investment opportunities in the current environment and it’s always a good time to review your portfolioAccording to Simon Denham of Financial Spreads, “In all this [market uncertainty] it must be admitted that, [...]
When you start trading in the Foreign Exchange market, you will notice that the prices for either buying or selling a currency pair always come in a pair of price quotes. One is called the ‘Bid’ (or Sell) and the other is called the ‘Ask’ (or Buy). You will notice the same in any other [...]
The Euro continues to climb as the Dollar continues to weaken. This market movement is mirrored almost across the board as every other asset class continues to strengthen. Essentially repeating the trend of 2009. But what will happen to the Dollar? The Chinese administration probably sees little need to change its economic policy just yet. [...]