The efficient market hypothesis (EMH), alternatively known as the efficient market theory, is a hypothesis that states that stock prices reflect all information and that consistent alpha […]
What is the efficient market hypothesis?
Predicting stock market trends using stochastic processes and probability theory
Fascination struck me one evening as I watched the stock market numbers dance up and down on my screen. It was not just a string of numbers, […]
How does a stop-loss work?
Stoploss: Definition, how it works, types, examples, mistakes to avoid. A stop-loss is an advance order placed with a broker to liquidate a position at a predefined […]
Swing trading, what is the difference with day trading?
Swing trading is a type of trading strategy that mainly focuses on making profits through trend changes over short time frames. Positions are held for a few […]
How traders can take advantage of volatile markets
To make money in financial markets, there must be price movement. Fortunately, price movement is a constant in the markets. The key factor is how fast prices […]
4 reasons why you need a trading diary
You may be wondering why it is necessary to keep a separate trading journal since almost every broker provides a real-time report of your trades. In fact, […]
What is a trade diary?
This article explains what a trading journal is, why it is an important tool for traders, how to create one, what to record and how often to […]
Using patty-power parity to think about exchange rates
The Big Mac index was invented by The Economist in 1986 as a light-hearted guide to whether exchange rates are at their ‘right’ level. It is based […]
Why is Turkey such an important crypto market?
Many people wonder why Turkey’s crypto market is booming. I thought about it a bit and here is what I found: High inflation (40 percent+ annually) and […]
What is a pip in forex trading
If you’re new to the world of forex trading, you might be wondering what a pip is. Short for ‘points in percent’, pips are the smallest incremental […]
