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Over the last few decades, investing has become increasingly globalised with many more markets around the world and more assets becoming available to individual investors. In this brief introduction to the world of global markets, we shall look at some of the key features of the various markets you can trade and some of the factors to consider when selecting which markets to invest in.
The 5 most common mistakes you don’t want to make when starting out. There are a series of common mistakes that many investors continue to repeat. These mistakes can be quite detrimental to your trading capital and can affect your confidence in investing. Here is a selection of the biggest trading mistakes plus some tips to help you avoid them.
At any given point in time, share prices tend to represent the sum of expectations about its value from all investors. A share price represents a balance between the hopes and aspirations for profit and the fear of loss from others. Generally, investors tend to be willing to pay more for shares with expectations of stable and/or growing income streams over those where income may be more variable or where the company’s future direction is uncertain. Find out more in our Company Fundamentals guide
Almost every day there are major economic data releases that could have a significant impacts on your open positions. These releases typically give an insight into a particular country’s economic health and can have wider ramifications if the data is from a major economy, such as the USA or the Eurozone. These important figures are seen as statistical evidence to back-up a view that a region is doing well, or not so well. Find out more in our Economic Announcements guide
Trend recognition is a critical factor in the success of any trading plan. Many investing strategies seek to profit from trending markets. The idea is to enter the market when a new trend starts and to hold your position open until there’s an indication that the trend is ending. Find out more in our Support and Resistance guide.
When you first start investing, it’s useful to record all aspects of the trades you place. By reviewing and evaluating the results against a trading plan you will be able to identify shortcomings in your strategy. You can use this information to identify areas where you can improve and to help you remain disciplined. Learn more in our Trading Plan guide
Trendlines are used in technical analysis to define an uptrend or downtrend. Traditionally, uptrend lines are made by drawing a straight line through a series of ascending higher troughs (lows). A trendline could also be called a ‘trend support line’ because it shows the direction of a trend, and it acts as a support line, similar to that discussed in the introduction to support and resistance section. Find out more in our Trendlines guide
