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Seasonal trading refers to the tendency of financial markets to exhibit patterns or trends at specific times of the year. These recurring patterns provide opportunities for traders to take advantage of price fluctuations by adjusting their trading strategies accordingly. In this article, we’ll explore seasonal spread trading, stock market seasonality, and the reasons behind the […]

Factor investing is an investment strategy that focuses on selecting securities based on certain characteristics, known as factors, that have been proven to drive investment returns over time. This approach helps investors build more efficient and diversified portfolios, ultimately improving risk-adjusted returns. In this article, we’ll look into the key factors in investing, including value, […]

Mean reversion strategies are based on the principle that prices of financial assets will eventually move back toward their long-term average or mean. Here are a few examples of mean reversion strategies for trading financial markets: Mean Reversion Strategies Relative Value Trading Relative value involves comparing the price of an asset to another related asset […]

The “buy the dips, sell the rips” strategy is largely based on the belief that short-term price fluctuations are often driven by market sentiment (“noise”) rather than fundamental changes in the value of the asset. The fundamental value of a stock (or piece of equity in a business, more generally) is the amount of cash […]

In markets, certain events can have a significant impact on trading volumes and market volatility. One such event is known as quadruple witching or, more accurately in today’s context, triple witching. This phenomenon, which occurs four times a year, refers to the simultaneous expiration of three major types of derivatives contracts: stock options index futures, […]

Award-winning broker, OANDA, has bolstered its suite of CFDs beyond European stocks to include US and UK equities. Clients can trade the new products through the broker’s popular trading platforms, including MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and TradingView. Fresh Trading Opportunities The launch of the new contracts for difference was announced this week under the Global Markets […]

During times of financial crises, central governments and central banks have a tendency to print money to buy assets and backstop financial markets.  This action comes at a cost to the balance sheets of these entities.  However, the impact of these actions creates a safer environment for households. Unlike the private sector, central governments and […]

For many investors, the stock market can be a tricky place to navigate. The volatility of the market can be both exciting and terrifying, often making it difficult to know whether you’re looking at an opportunity or a big mistake. One question that often comes up is whether or not an investor should ever pull […]

Investing is a crucial part of financial planning, and the strategy you use to invest can significantly impact your long-term financial goals. Passive and active management are two different investment strategies that market participants can choose to adopt. Passive management involves buying and holding a diversified portfolio of securities that track an index, while active […]

Investing in private assets has become increasingly popular among sophisticated investors looking to diversify their portfolios and potentially achieve higher returns. Private assets refer to investments in assets that are not traded on public exchanges, such as private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and other alternative investments. However, investing in private assets requires certain requirements […]