AT A GLANCE:
Despite ongoing geopolitical conflict, oil prices and volatility are relatively low
A rise in U.S. crude production and weak demand in China are helping oil inventories maintain average levels
Considering many factors like the Russia-Ukraine war, OPEC+ cutting production by 3.6 million barrels per day and conflict in the Middle East, many...
Wyckoff developed a price action market theory which is still a leading principle in today's trading practice.
The Wyckoff method states that the price cycle of a traded instrument consists of 4 stages – Accumulation, Markup, Distribution, and MarkDown.
👉TEXTBOOK EXAMPLE Accumulation Schematic: Wyckoff Events and Phases👈
Price Action Analysis
And this is...
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Investing and trading can easily scare participants in most cases. However, the different tools that Tradingview offers can make the work easier for you the investor. In this case I will be using a candlestick chart, a closer look at the price action, The date & price range tool, The vertical line tool and a combination of the financial data provided on...
In my videos, I frequently use the term "trading account drawdown ".
Many of you asked me to explain the meaning of that term and share some examples.
What is Trading Account Drawdown?
The account drawdown is the highest observed loss from the highest
value of the deposit to the lowest value of the deposit at
a certain period of...
In the dynamic world of trading, success hinges on a robust skillset. Imagine this skillset as a pyramid, with each level representing a crucial component that traders must master to achieve consistent profitability. At the base, we have Technical Analysis, followed by Risk Management in the middle, and Discipline and Patience at the top. Additionally,...
Trading system and strategy are often equated, but this is not quite right. Both a strategy and a trading system is a single algorithm of actions, including the process of searching for signals and opening trades. But strategy is often understood as following certain rules, while a trading system is a combination of technical, fundamental and psychological...
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Investors in Kenya and the wider East African region have long had the opportunity to trade in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) following the launch of the Absa NewGold ETF on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). This groundbreaking ETF, also listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), has enabled investors to invest in an instrument that tracks the...
US CPI Data Expected to Show Moderating Price Pressures Ahead of Fed Decision
Key Highlights:
Expected CPI Rise: The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) is forecast to rise by 3.4% year-over-year (YoY) in May, maintaining the same pace as in April.
Core CPI Inflation: Annual core CPI inflation is anticipated to slightly decrease from 3.6% in April to 3.5%...
Here I explain my strategy on the basics of hedging. Hedging can be a great way to improve your consistency and grow your account but you have to do it properly. It takes time to get it right. If you give up too soon you miss out on winning in trading. You can't be weak if you want to be a trader. You cannot give up so easily on learning. Get tough, up your game...
Introduction
The world of crude oil trading is significantly influenced by the decisions made by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+. These meetings, which often dictate production levels, can lead to substantial market volatility. Traders and investors closely monitor these events, not only...
The fast-paced world of cryptocurrency can be exhilarating, but also overflowing with noise. News outlets scream about the latest price surges, social media influencers tout their favorite coins, and every tweet feels like a market-moving event. But how do you separate genuine signals from the constant background buzz?
The truth is, a lot of crypto news acts like...
First of all, this idea/strategy, came to me while I was/am trading futures on Binance and practicing it made me realize that I have realized more profit than usual. It also helped me manage the risk/reward ratio.
In order to explain the strategy, remember that the whole idea of this strategy is to minimize the risk and maximize reward while trading futures and...
Introduction
The E-mini S&P 500 Futures is a popular and widely traded derivative product. These futures are used by traders and investors to hedge their portfolios, gain market exposure, and manage risk.
The Options Box Strategy is an advanced options trading technique that involves creating a synthetic long position and a synthetic short position...
I know why you’re NOT trading.
You think trading is nothing more than gambling.
I get emails every day from members saying things like.
“Timon trading seems like going to the casino”.
“Timon I don’t want to put money into something that’s gambling”
“Timon thanks but I don’t gamble”
So you’re not trading because you think it’s like gambling.
Well, before you...
Gold prices are affected by Treasury yields and Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. High inflation typically leads to higher Treasury yields due to low unemployment and an overheating economy, which can decrease gold's appeal due to rising unemployment, making gold more attractive as a safe investment. Thus, gold tends to decline with high Treasury yields in...
The historical pattern known as the seasonal divergence "Sell in May, and Go away" was popularized by the Stock Trader's Almanac, which stated that investing in stocks represented by the Dow Jones Industrial Average November through April and switching to fixed income for the remaining six months "would have delivered reliable returns with reduced risk since...
2600 years ago, the Anatolian Kingdom of Lydia minted the world’s first gold and silver coins. In doing so, the Lydian King Alyattes and his successor Croesus introduced the world’s first exchange rate: the gold-silver cross. Like any cross rate, the amount of silver that can be purchased with an ounce of gold is driven by both demand and supply-side factors,...
The Matrix is a movie where no matter what age you watch it, you’ll gain a different perspective from it.
And there is a wealth of knowledge and ideas that you can unlock when you dig deep into the movie.
A world where the line between reality and illusion blurs, much like the iconic film.
The Matrix, with its deep philosophical underpinnings and action-packed...
