Samantha Forlow is a UK-based researcher, writer, and finance expert. As a blogger, her mission is to simplify personal finance topics as she equips readers with crucial knowledge ranging from traditional equity and fund investments to forex and CFD trading. Over the years Samantha has been featured in a variety of financial publications.
Chances are you have heard of Forex. After all, it is the most liquid marketplace on the planet. With that said, hedging in forex is a very effective way of counteracting the risk of price swings in this somewhat volatile trading sphere. As such, if you are looking for a new forex strategy, then hedging […]
With so many brokers operating in the online space, it can be hard to know where to begin without getting your fingers burned. This is where regulation comes in. The Commodities & Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is an authority responsible for regulating the financial environment and governing brokerages. This particular regulatory body is a federal […]
There are thousands of brokers offering financial services globally. The problem is that not all of them are legitimate. Unfortunately, there is an immeasurable amount of rogue broker sites out there, so doing your homework is key. Thankfully over the past couple of decades or so government mandates made it possible for regulatory bodies to […]
By choosing a fully regulated broker, like a CySEC Broker, you’re creating a safety net for yourself and your capital. Traders can lose money when investing, that’s to be expected in this game. But when it comes to choosing a broker, it’s important to select one with a full licence. Globally there are thousands of […]
We’ve all been there – the internet connection fails in the middle of an online purchase and you have to go through the whole process again. If you lose your connection in the middle of trading forex – the consequences can be a lot worse. As such, using a forex VPS enables you to invest […]
If you’ve been looking into managed accounts for forex, then chances are you’ve come across the term ‘managed PAMM accounts’. Not to mention LAMM and MAM (more on that later). PAMM is a way of enabling investors to trade passively, leaving the hard work of buying and selling down to an experienced forex trader. All […]
The chances are you’ve heard of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). But, just in case you haven’t, the FCA is an independent body which actively regulates around 60,000 UK brokerage firms. Without the FCA, we wouldn’t have this blanket of protection from identity theft, money laundering and terrorist financing. By only using FCA regulated brokers, […]
Just about everyone on planet earth knows what forex trading is. But, with so many account types on offer, knowing where to start can be confusing. We will discuss best forex brokers with micro and mini accounts. If you are just starting out in the world of currency trading, you might want to consider mini […]
The internet is jam-packed with forex robot providers making unbelievable claims. The truth is that forex robots can be a great way for traders to create a passive income. But, it’s a matter of doing your homework. If you aren’t too sure what a forex robot is, you could describe it as a personal assistant. […]
