Are Safe Haven Assets Becoming Extinct?

Posted on October 14, 2020October 19, 2020 | No Comments

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In a matter of months, the COVID-19 pandemic grew from a considerable health threat to a global financial crisis. What followed was a torrent of sell-offs and fund transfers to so-called safe havens, such as gold, government bonds, and the Japanese yen, which quickly weakened the stock markets to an extent comparable only to the worst of market recessions.

The en masse and almost simultaneous investor migration from medium- and high-risk financial instruments to traditionally strong assets in times of crisis inevitably had us asking the question: what are the hidden risks of investing in safe havens in 2020?

Two flash crashes that rattled the markets

Posted on September 16, 2020October 5, 2020

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Abrupt market crashes, also known as “flash crashes”, are anything but new. And while their effect on the global economies is typically short-lived, there are instances where such downfalls can spark lengthy economic crises, similar to Black Tuesday—the day that marked the beginning of the Great Depression.

As history has shown time and time again, sudden market dips are usually a byproduct of either boundless avarice or downright reckless behaviour. In this article, we’ll look into two real-life stories that completely support both of these stereotypes.

How to Choose the Right Financial Broker

Posted on September 10, 2020October 5, 2020

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Until the start of the XXI century, the exciting world of the global financial markets was reserved mostly for the rich. However, thanks to the rapid technological advancements and the ever-growing list of online financial brokers, today the markets are open to both professional traders and to those of us who simply wish to earn some extra income from their living room couch.

Vaccine Against COVID-19 – an Investment Opportunity or a Financial Bubble on the Verge of Popping?

Posted on September 3, 2020October 5, 2020 | No Comments

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With over 34 million infected and 1 million deaths globally, the race for who will first develop a suitable vaccine against the coronavirus is more disputed than ever. At the moment, thousands of investors have flocked to the biotechnological sector where, according to the World Health Organization, as of July there are 173 potential vaccine developers hard at work, while research expenses have reached billions of U.S. dollars.

How to Trade Oil Online

Posted on May 22, 2020June 23, 2020 | No Comments

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In the years following its discovery, oil quickly became known as the “black gold” due to the variety of investment opportunities that it offers to traders and investors from across the world. Because of this, it’s not at all surprising that, today, this commodity is of crucial importance not just for the energy sector, but for the global economical and political scene as well.

If you have always wondered what are the causes behind oil’s frequent peaks and troughs and how you can take advantage of them from the comfort of your home, this handbook is just the thing you need!

What Type of Trader Are You? Three Trading Styles You Need to Know

Posted on April 22, 2020June 29, 2022 | No Comments

Which type of trader are you? Day | Positional | Swing Trading

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Are you a day trader? Or maybe you prefer the thrills of swing trading? And what about positional trading? Perhaps your trading sessions are a mix and match of different styles? At first, knowing what type of trader you are doesn’t seem that important, but this information is very crucial as it’s directly tied to your trading success in the long term.

If you’ve always wanted to learn a bit more about each of the three different approaches to trading and the value they could bring to your sessions, simply keep on reading.