NUMBER OF TRADERS NET-SHORT HAS INCREASED BY 26.18% FROM LAST WEEK.SYMBOL TRADING BIAS NET-LONG% NET-SHORT% CHANGE IN LONGS CHANGE IN SHORTS CHANGE IN OIAUD/USD BULLISH 49.11% 50.89%-12.19% Daily -26.51% Weekly 17.40% Daily 26.18% Weekly 0.73% Daily -6.67% Weekly AUD/USD: Retail trader data shows 49.11% of traders are net-long with the ratio of traders short to...Read More

TALKING POINTS: The Nucleus of the Forex Market are Trade and Capital Flows This article shows why trade and capital flows, driven by currency spot prices, can be so impactful to an economy and a company operating inside of that economy. Below, we look at a hypothetical example using real prices and actual scenarios that...Read More

FOREX TRADING COURSE WALKTHROUGH TALKING POINTS:This is the fifth of a ten-part series in which we walk through articles from DailyFX Education.The aim of this series is simplicity while covering some of the more important aspects of the FX market along with traders’ strategies and approaches. If you would like to access the full suite...Read More

FOMO vs JOMO: that one letter makes all the difference. JOMO substitutes ‘fear’ for ‘joy’, suggesting that not only is it OK to miss out – it’s actually something to be relished. JOMO is an important concept for traders, emphasizing the need to take a step back, think, plan and enjoy, rather than rushing into...Read More

FOREX MARKET SIZE TALKING POINTS:The forex market is the largest and most liquid market in the worldThe US dollar makes up the majority of forex transactionsThe forex market’s deep liquidity is advantageous to traders by allowing them to enter and exit the market instantaneously The size and depth of the forex market make it an...Read More

Dealing with the fear of missing out – or FOMO – is a highly valuable skill for traders. Not only can FOMO have a negative emotional impact, it can cloud judgment and overshadow logic, which is problematic when making trading decisions. So what is FOMO in trading? It’s the fear traders get when they think...Read More

Traders often compare forex vs stocks to determine which market is better to trade. Despite being interconnected, the forex and stock market are vastly different. The forex market has unique characteristics that set it apart from other markets, and in the eyes of many, also make it far more attractive to trade. When choosing to...Read More

The word ‘defensive’ does not exactly appeal to most people looking for a stock in which to invest, but defensive stocks have proven critically important when navigating stock market volatility and more importantly, market crashes. Their biggest appeal is that they tend to shield investors during financial recessions or crashes as diversification reduces the correlation...Read More

DO YOU KNOW THE TRUTHS ABOUT FOREX TRADING?Traders face a barrage of information when they start out in the markets – and being able to sort the wisdom from the folly could be the difference between success and failure. Should you risk 1% of your account per trade, or 5%? Does RSI work better than...Read More

Throughout periods of market disorder, stock traders look to safe haven stocks to weather the storm. Safe haven stocks also allow traders to diversify their portfolio and reduce risk. This article will outline the following key concepts to help traders take advantage of safe haven stocks: Safe haven stocks defined Cyclical vs Non-cyclical stocksBest safe...Read More