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There are two types of counterparties when you trade either an exchange (DMA) or a broker (OTC). In this guide I’ll explain what OTC and DMA trading is, their pros and cons and what type of trader they are most appropriate for. DMA Trading DMA trading means Direct Market Access, it is where you deal […]
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So you want to buy cannabis stocks? Buying cannabis stocks is a hot topic at the moment. Not quite as much as crypto trading – but at least with cannabis there is an underlying asset. So, if you want to get involved in the wacky world of baccy stocks here is our guide on where
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The title of this review is not actually accurate. Whilst I got the impression that Gary Stevenson gave zero £ucks about anyone at Citi by the end of The Trading Game, there were in fact 479 fu€ks given. Which, for a book with 432 pages (including blurb, credits etc.) equates to over 1.1 f$cks per
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It is possible to profit and make money spread betting on the financial markets, if you have a good strategy and buy low and sell high, or sell high and buy low. But as with any form of short-term leveraged speculating on the financial markets, it may be harder than you think. If you look
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eToro the multi-asset CFD broker has introduced a new service for equity traders and investors that will allow them to have their say in the companies they own and offer proxy voting on all of the stocks it offers to clients. eToro had previously offered the service on US stocks but has now extended it to
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One thing Pepperstone does really well is trying to educate their clients so they don’t lose money. Afterall, a profitable trader is a profitable client for a broker which is why as well as a load of online resources Pepperstone also puts on live in person events for active clients. The last one I went
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If you want to know what a stock broker does all day, you may be surprised to hear that it’s not as exciting, as it is in the movies. Well, it is sometimes. I started my career as a stock broker and it mainly consists of admin and helping clients by and sell stocks all
What does a financial trader do all day? We spoke to Spreadex to find out. Read More »
You can trade Natural Gas as a CFD with eToro, and either go long or short. You can also reduce your leverage by setting your margin rates from as much as 100% (a fully paid-up position) or as low as 10%. You can also see what percentage of other eToro traders are speculating on the
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I have said many times that trading educators are snake oil salesmen, particulary those on social media. But before the scammers came along there were legitimate companies offering some very good educational courses and tools for those just starting to trade. So, if you want to learn to trade CFDs or spread bet on the
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In our Tickmill demo account review, I tell you what I like and dislike about them. Richard BerryRichard is the founder of the Good Money Guide (formerly Good Broker Guide), one of the original investment comparison sites established in 2015. With a career spanning two decades as a broker, he brings extensive expertise and knowledge
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