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Beginner Basics

Here you'll find articles on topics that you should understand before you even think about trading, as well as some vital information about the process of opening a brokerage account and getting set up to trade.


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February 01, 2012
Every trader needs to have contingencies in place for trading errors...
January 01, 2012
The Treasury complex can be confusing for the uninitiated. Here are the basics...
December 01, 2011
Using options instead of stop orders to protect your downside while maintaining opportunity...
November 01, 2011
Even fundamental traders need to understand charts. Here’s a primer...
October 01, 2011
Mobile devices are letting traders step away from the desk, but considerations need to be made...
August 26, 2011
There are pros and cons for trading either currency futures or spot forex. Here we let the experts explain the differences so that you can decide which is best for you...
August 01, 2011
Bad actors in the investment world come in all shapes and sizes, so it is important to know how to spot them. Doing so can help you avoid incompetence, at best, and being victimized by fraud, at the worst ...
July 01, 2011
How to effectively place stops to cut losses short and let winners run...
April 01, 2011
Currencies move for many reasons; it would be foolhardy to ignore these fundamentals...
March 01, 2011
A properly diversified portfolio can be difficult to nail down, especially considering how many options are available. Here, we give our 10 rules of portfolio diversification...