Zahir Shah

A common mistake novice traders make is what’s referred to as; “chasing the market”. The phenomenon takes place due to a combination of factors, such as: impatience, emotions, inexperience and ultimately trying to force profit out of the market, generally from an account which is poorly capitalized. Chasing the market is a habit performed by […]

The ongoing question of ‘why investors/traders lose?’ tends to linger in the Forex market. It can’t be that the retail trading markets are like a bent poker game; rigged against the player, as that’s impossible in such a transparent business and marketplace. So does the problem lie with us? “Yes”, is the simple answer and

If you’re an enthusiastic reader of trading news you may have noticed that the word “volatility”, or “VIX” and the phrase “volatility index” has been repeatedly used over recent days and weeks. We’ve heard and read through various news channels, that the VIX (often referred to as the “fear index”) had been unusually low over

The ongoing question of ‘why investors/traders lose?’ tends to linger in the Forex market. It can’t be that the retail trading markets are like a bent poker game; rigged against the player, as that’s impossible in such a transparent business and marketplace. So does the problem lie with us? “Yes”, is the simple answer and

Throughout the constant big conversation we have with our clients, through our blog and regular articles, we constantly remind you there are no short cuts, or life hacks available when you trade forex. In professions such as retail forex trading, there’s often no alternative other than to roll up your sleeves, begin trading and learn

This week is an excellent example of an economic calendar news week, as it represents one of the busiest in any given month for economic news. We have various MarkitEconomic’s PMIs, interest rate decisions, unemployment data, and GDP releases. The PMIs aren’t noted for their ability to move markets, generally ranking as low to medium

There are many options novice traders have to consider, when they’re evaluating if trading may be a viable opportunity. Whether we’re considering trading as a hobby, as an attempt to gain a part time income, or if it’s to eventually become a full time occupation, it’s worth creating a list of pros and cons in

The concept of forex hedging is primarily used by corporations to hedge their exposure to foreign exchange currency fluctuations, manufacturers and exporters are generally considered to be the most frequent users of hedging. The corporate world is not necessarily looking to profit from the currency forex transaction, more likely they’re looking to ensure that the