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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 […]

What Is a Bank Run? A bank run occurs when a large number of depositors, or customers, of a bank or other financial institution simultaneously withdraw their funds because they fear that the bank may become insolvent, or unable to meet its financial obligations. Bank runs can be triggered by rumors or news of financial […]

In a period of monetary tightening, when we’re in the part of the cycle where policymakers see inflation falling, you often see: a perceived upcoming pause in policy tightening, which usually gets… some type of asset market rally, which generally… reinforces the too-high inflation, which generally leads to… additional tightening (higher interest rates), which will […]

A Synthetic Call is a trading strategy that is designed to replicate the payoff of a traditional call option using a combination of other financial instruments, such as stocks and options. Goal of a Synthetic Call The goal of a Synthetic Call is to create the same profit potential as a call option, while avoiding […]