Understanding the difference between a futures contract and a forward contract is essential for traders, investors, and businesses managing price risk. Both allow you to lock in the price of an asset for future delivery, but they differ in how …
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is one of the oldest and most influential stock exchanges in the world. Every trading day, billions in equity and derivatives are traded through its platform. For both local and international investors, knowing the LSE’s …
Automated trading uses computer programs to execute trades based on predefined rules, helping traders act faster, avoid emotional decisions, and stay active in the markets around the clock. Whether you’re a beginner exploring your first trading system or an experienced …
Contango and backwardation are terms used in futures trading to describe how contract prices relate to the current market (spot) price. These pricing patterns offer key insights into supply, demand, and market sentiment. Whether you’re trading oil, gold, or commodity …
Understanding the difference between hawkish and dovish monetary policy is essential for interpreting central bank decisions and their impact on financial markets. Dovish and hawkish are contrasting approaches in monetary policy, with each stance representing a different response to inflation, …
The NASDAQ 100 is a major stock market index that includes 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ exchange. It is heavily weighted toward technology, featuring industry leaders like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and NVIDIA. Known for its …
Understanding drawdown is crucial for every trader, as it provides insight into the potential risks and losses associated with a trading strategy. Drawdown refers to the decline in an account’s balance from its peak to the lowest point during a …
Gamma squeezes are one of the most exciting and volatile phenomena in the stock market. When triggered, they can lead to dramatic price movements, creating significant opportunities for traders to capitalize on. But what exactly is a gamma squeeze? How …
In the world of trading, having the right tools to assess market trends and price movements is essential. One such powerful tool is VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price), an indicator that provides a real-time average price of an asset, factoring …
The average directional index (ADX) is a widely used technical indicator that helps traders assess the strength of a trend. It doesn’t indicate whether the market is moving up or down—instead, it shows how strongly it’s moving in either direction. …
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