Spending all day sitting at your desk and staring at charts may seem like the life at times (especially if you’re in profit for the month, of course) but in truth, a trader’s sedentary working life is not good news for your...
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Why Playing Chess Makes You A Better Trader
Chess is an ancient strategy game that has been enjoyed by some of the most accomplished people of modern times. Napoleon Bonaparte was an avid player as well as Vladimir Lenin and Clement Atlee. Chess is a simple game played on...
Why There Are No Shortcuts In Trading
In this post for we discuss why traders looking for instant success through shortcuts are doomed to fail… My trading journey has been quite eventful to say the least. I have taken many things for granted and made a ton of...
The Trader’s Guide to Beating a Hangover
Let’s face it, a bad hangover can lace any brilliant night out with instant regret. And they certainly don’t seem to be getting any easier the older we get. So we sought hangover advice from Rhian Stephenson, CEO of Psycle...
From LIBOR to Risk-Free Rates: A Game Changer for Traders
Alright, so let’s break this down. LIBOR used to be this super-important number that told banks how much to charge each other for loans. But guess what? LIBOR is gone now because it wasn’t always accurate and could be...
The Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Spread Betting
AI is one of the most groundbreaking technologies in the financial world, and spread betting is no exception. AI systems can analyze vast amounts of data in real-time, offering traders predictive insights and market trends that...
Tax-Free In, Taxed Out: Feeling Trapped in the UK’s Tax Web?
The UK’s inheritance tax (IHT) system is facing intense scrutiny after recent changes that will include pensions in the tax calculation starting in 2027. This decision has sparked heated debates about fairness...
How to Use Fundamental Analysis to Pick Stocks
Investing can feel like navigating uncharted waters, especially for beginners. You’ve probably heard terms like “strong fundamentals” tossed around, but what do they really mean? Enter fundamental analysis — a...
Dividends in Spread Betting: What Every Trader Needs to Know
Dividends are a key component of investing, offering income to shareholders while also influencing stock prices and index levels. But when it comes to spread betting, dividends work a little differently—and the nuances can make...
Whipsaw Losses vs. Whipsaw Profits: Turning Chaos into Opportunity
If you’ve spent any time spread betting, you’re probably all too familiar with the dreaded whipsaw loss. It’s that gut-punch scenario where you buy an index like the FTSE 100 at 5000, set a stop-loss at 4900...