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Tariffs are government-imposed taxes on imported goods that serve as both a revenue source and a strategic policy tool to influence trade balances, protect domestic industries, and respond to geopolitical tensions. In our current times, tariffs, debt cycles, monetary imbalances, geopolitical distrust, domestic political polarization, and deglobalization are converging to reshape capital flows, inflation dynamics, […]

CMC Markets has expanded its CFD lineup with new equities across emerging industries; quantum computing, AI-powered learning, and digital car sales. This comes just a month after it introduced extended hours trading on over 80 prominent US stocks. New Stock CFDs IonQ (IONQ) provides quantum computers for commercial and research applications. Despite a 165%+ yearly […]

A situation where the S&P 500 and USD are down simultaneously is rare and potentially profitable if you know how to trade it.  This environment upends the usual risk-off playbook (long USD, long Treasuries, short risk), and that opens the door to some creative derivatives trades that capitalize on correlation shifts, macro shifts, and mispriced […]

The entire purpose of trading and investing is to earn more money back over time than is lost. At worst, it should preserve your purchasing power over time. Drawdowns are the one thing that should be avoided at all costs. Warren Buffett is known for his quotes on investing, one of which pertains to his […]

IG has introduced the BITA Artificial Intelligence US Giants Index (BAIGUI), a benchmark tracking leading US companies in the AI sector. The index offers traders exposure to firms driving AI innovation, from microprocessor development to machine learning. Key Takeaways AI Sector Exposure – The BITA AI Index includes 25 AI-focused firms like Nvidia, Palantir, and […]

Starting Monday 17 March 2025, CMC Markets facilitates post-market trading on over 80 prominent stocks, providing an additional four-hour window after US exchanges close. This comes after it introduced extended hours trading on the ‘magnificent 7 stocks’, which we reported on in January. Key Takeaways Pre-market and post-market trading is now available on 87 popular […]

The relationship between stocks and bonds is commonly referenced when it comes to portfolio diversification.  Historically, the interaction between these two asset classes has fluctuated, influenced by the market environment, monetary policy, economic cycles, and sentiment.  Stocks and bonds can be diversifying, but aren’t inherently diversifying. We look into the concept of stocks-bonds correlation, its historical context, […]

From 27 January 2025, CMC Markets is offering extended hours trading for the ‘Magnificent 7’ US tech stocks. This includes Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. Key Takeaways Extended Trading Hours: Trade US tech stocks from 9am to 9pm (GMT), including pre-market sessions. Benefits: React to earnings reports and global events before the […]

Understanding what different asset classes are expected to return over the medium term (5-10 years) can help investors and traders make informed decisions, balance risk, and achieve their particular financial goals.  Let’s look into the expected returns for various asset classes, the nuances of their performance, and the factors driving those returns.   Returns of […]

Buy-write funds – often synonymous with covered call funds – have gained popularity among income-focused investors.  These funds combine equity investment with an options strategy to enhance income, a strategy of which we’ve written about here.  In this article, we’ll look deeper into buy-write funds, how they work, their advantages and risks, and review some […]