In Jim Slater “Beyond the Zulu Principle” chapter 16 Bull and Bear Markets: 13 points to recognise when a bear market might be imminent: Cash usually regarded as a very undesirable asset. American saying “Cash...
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Spread Betting Examples
Q: How much capital do I need to start trading? A: In theory, £1. There is not really a fixed amount; you can open a spread betting account for as little as £100 if you wanted to! However you MIGHT want to...
Why is it called Spread Betting?
Q: Why is it called Spread Betting? A: The term spread betting is used because there is an additional spread around the market price (they make their money on the spread, hence the word) and the reason it is called a bet is...
7 Golden Rules to a Financial Prosperity
Not Enough Money? I believe that most people haven’t got enough money forneverything they wish to have – the more you have the bigger your plans, and you have a feeling that you have less and less money. Whether you...
The Power of Money Management
One trader lost ($3000) during the course of a year trading one contract of system A. Another trader makes $25,000 trading the same system that year. One trader makes $24,000 trading system B one year while another makes from...
38-Steps to Becoming a Successful Trader
Interesting, good road map to see where you are and whats ahead of you: We accumulate information–buying books, going to seminars and researching. We begin to trade with our ‘new’ knowledge. We consistently...
The Call from a Wealth Management Firm
Got a call from a Wealth Management firm yesterday. These guys are great fun. Helps me get through the week until Harry Hill is back on Saturday. How am I getting on? Fine thanks. We’re in our mid 60’s and my trading...
Economic Models Explained Using Cows
Professor Alexendar from Irish University of Roman studies came up with the ‘Economics theory of Two Cows’. We start with two cows. SOCIALISM: You have 2 cows, and you give one to your neighbour. COMMUNISM: You have 2...
Sorting Out The Bulls From The Bears
Like many other facets of life stock markets move in cycles. When prices are rising it is known as a bull market and when they are falling it is called a bear market. Similarly, a person who expects prices to rise is a bull and...
Price Earnings Ratio and Yield
As mentioned earlier, you need to study the form before you plunge into the market. This means reading the financial section of your newspaper regularly. If you don’t buy or have access to the Financial Times every day...