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15/12/2014

Indicators aren't particularly useful. Here's why, and a better alternative: http://www.leadingedgetrading.com/technical-indicators-explained/

Hello again, traders. Today’s topic is indicators. The vast majority of traders – 90 percent or more, possibly 99 percent of all traders – rely on...

11/12/2014

Is a move away from global trade and finance - and towards military build-ups - on the horizon? Is it already underway? http://ow.ly/FKLCU

From Raoul Pal, author of the Global Macro Investor and creator Of RealVisionTV At The Margin A few things are also appearing on my radar screen –...

08/12/2014

Why the "risk channel" is not a solid trading mechanism:
http://ow.ly/FybUk

When a central bank buys an asset directly (often government bonds), it drives up the price of this asset, the demand for which increases. But the...

01/12/2014

U.S. housing and manufacturing numbers down in October. What does this mean for the recovery? http://ow.ly/FaOFu

But, but, but the US is the cleanest dirty short that has decoupled from the rest of the world and is the engine of global growth... right? Well...

25/11/2014

Do you agree or disagree with Bill Gross on this one?
http://ow.ly/ERlnN

"Perhaps sooner rather than later, investors must recognize that modern day inflation, while a necessary condition for survival, is not a...

22/11/2014

There's a new buzzword in financial and political circles, from the World Economic Forum to exclusive meetings of the world's richest and most powerful CEOs. What is it? http://ow.ly/EH8mm

"Solutions to the world's problems are not produced in a meeting between Bill Gates and George Soros... Renewal has to come from below... Limiting...

19/11/2014

Why would Apple need to issue bonds for a third time, even with impressive earnings? http://ow.ly/Exjrf

As its recent 10-K confirmed, AAPL's domestic cash - the amount of cash available for such corporate transactions as dividends and buybacks - had...

13/11/2014

October was a wild ride for markets. On volatility alone the S&P saw its widest intra-month range since 2011, before finishing at a new all-time high! So what were the best and worst performing assets in this crazy month? Check it out. http://ow.ly/EesvC

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10/11/2014

The Swiss will decide Nov 30 if their gold will still be stored abroad, or only in Switzerland. But where is it now? http://ow.ly/E3W4o

With the Swiss gold stored at the Bank of Canada, now having been transferred out of the Bank of Canada’s Ottawa vault to an unknown location, the...

07/11/2014

We conclude our trading basics series with a brief overview of the E-mini S&P, courtesy of our Head Trader: http://ow.ly/DZ44S

In part one of our trading basics series, we discussed that stocks are minute percentages of a company’s ownership. In part two, we covered what an...

06/11/2014

First-time home buyers are at their lowest level in nearly three decades. According to the FHFA's Mel Watt, too stringent credit standards and too high down payments are to blame. Here we go again... http://ow.ly/DVshs

The Millennials (one of the biggest generations in US history) are just not getting with the status quo program. As we detailed previously, with...

03/11/2014

Examples from the Spanish economy show how central banks' attempts to improve economies aren't working. http://ow.ly/DJRRR

Bloomberg has a story today on the faltering of Draghi's latest scheme to levitate Europe's somnolent socialist economies by means of a new round...

03/11/2014

Check out part 3 of our trading basics series for info on trading futures and commodities: http://ow.ly/DJGB1

In part one of our trading basics series, we discussed that stocks represent minute ownership in companies. In part two, we reviewed what an index...

31/10/2014

This headline might sound outrageous... but it's true. And what happens when the rest of the world decides that it doesn't want to loan us 8 trillion a year at ridiculously low interest rates? Well, we will be in for a lot of trouble... http://ow.ly/DADWf

But that does not count the huge amounts of U.S. Treasury securities that the federal government must redeem each year. When these debt instruments...

29/10/2014

In part 2 of our trading basics series, we look at the different indexes and why we like the S&P.
http://ow.ly/DwAcD

In part one of our stock trading basics series, we explained that stocks are minute percentages of a company’s ownership, and they are traded on...

28/10/2014

Why current attempts to "fix" the economy aren't working... and could even be making things worse.
http://ow.ly/DqvTK

Submitted by Mark Jeftovic via Rebooting Capitalism blog, (Original Artwork by Joe Deagnon / ChickenOutfit.com) Original Artwork by Joe Deagnon /...

27/10/2014

Check out the first post in our 4-part trading basics series: What are Stocks and Exchanges?

Remember, we can show you what it takes to trade like a pro, even if you're starting from square one!
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If you want to learn to trade like a pro, you’ve got to start with a good understanding of the basics. Our four-part series on trading will give...

24/10/2014

There is a "hard way" of fixing unsustainable debt... and then there is the European way.

Find out how Italy's debt/GDP for 2013 just was "reduced" to make the country appear far more "sustainable" and attractive to debt investors... http://ow.ly/DhxyL

Earlier today, Morgan Stanley released a report titled "Debtflation - One Shock Away?", which we will review more in depth shortly, but here is the...

21/10/2014

So there's a "housing recovery" that's going to improve the economy, huh? Maybe, or maybe not. http://ow.ly/D67LW

Janet, we have a problem. The Fed's main policy transmission channel, since stock ownership is not widespread enough to affect the real economy's...

17/10/2014

Curious what happens when Goldman writes the script for its central banker alums? THIS. Are you laughing? http://ow.ly/CVl0l

Curious what happens when Goldman writes the script for its central banker alums? This. DRAGHI SAYS EXCHANGE RATE IS IMPORTANT, NOT A POLICY...

15/10/2014

The most important chart for investors has nothing to do with stocks or bonds. Take a look: http://ow.ly/CPgSu

Which incidentally has nothing to do with stocks or bonds, and everything to do with all-important FX (which just happens to drive all correlation...

18/08/2014

"People would rather have false certainty than live in the reality that choosing good investments is difficult." Tough talk from David Merkel. Agree/disagree?

A reader wrote to me and said: “I’m sure a lot of people have already told you but I want to tell you anyway: Your blog is awesome! I came across...

12/08/2014

Find out why a high-frequency trading strategy can hurt your bottom line. http://ow.ly/zYVlw

Related Videos on Can You Believe the Fed? (3:26)Trying to Anticipate the Fed's Movement (02:28)Introducing a New Stock Ratings System...

12/08/2014

"On August 2, 1990 -- the day Iraq invaded Kuwait, which ultimately led to the Gulf War -- the S&P 500 embarked on a three-month decline of 13.5%. But one year after the initial invasion, the S&P 500 was 10.16% higher than it was on August 2, 1990."

Sure makes you wonder how the current instability in Iraq will affect US markets...

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The 2008 meltdown in markets and economies across the globe brought many investors to their knees. Not only did equity values tumble, but bonds and...

07/08/2014

Talent is one aspect of becoming a successful trader, but practice is another. Paper trading is a smart way to learn new trading strategies without risking actual cash. What do you think? http://ow.ly/A44eU

For one, successful traders must control emotions. If they can do so with practice money, they may be able to do the same with real money.

04/08/2014

A little Monday humor in honor of John Venn's 180th! http://ow.ly/zWEmt

04/08/2014

Getting totally pumped for our webinar tomorrow over at OnlineTraderCentral. We'll be covering how to capture at least 20 points on the market EVERY DAY. These are the tools and tactics we use on a regular basis to bring STELLAR results. Looking forward to seeing you there. http://onlinetradercentral.com/presenter_T4A997.asp

Join the Head Trader of Leading Edge Trading for a power-packed online webinar session tomorrow, August 5, at 5:30 PM EDT.

04/08/2014

Take a look at these 9 lessons learned from a millionaire day trader. http://ow.ly/zHMAF

TradingMarkets contributor Walter Peters shares nine trading lessons and how to incorporate them into your own trading to enhance your trading...

31/07/2014

Beware the disposition effect! Find out what it means to "over trade" the market, and get some solid tips on how to avoid it. Have tips of your own to share? Comment below! http://ow.ly/zNqWM

Over trading is a common trap that new traders fall in to. If you’re an over active trader it can have dire consequences for your wealth.

29/07/2014

Does this seem about right to you? http://ow.ly/zrJz8

Months of BTFD momo mentality lost in days... so we thought this was appropriate Source: TradingMemes