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.
Penny stocks are companies with a value of less than $5 per share. In theory, this could include a number of large-scale firms that are listed on major stock exchanges like the NYSE and NASDAQ. However, a more broad definition is that of small-cap companies that trade on over-the-counter (OTC) markets like the Pink Sheets. […]
Futures trading allows you to speculate on the ‘future’ value of an asset such as gold, oil, gas, stocks, indices, or cryptocurrencies – without initially taking full ownership. The overarching objective is to predict whether you think the price of the asset will be higher or lower than the strike price set by the markets. […]
The internet is jam-packed with trading systems that ‘guarantee’ unprecedented returns. While most of these providers are nothing more than scam artists, every now and then we come across a credible platform. With that in mind, we sought to explore whether or not Bitcoin Rejoin – an online auto trading provider, is good, bad, or […]
Paper trading is the process of buying and selling assets via a live demo account. You will be doing this through an online broker with the sole purpose of replicating real-world market conditions without risking your own capital. This is beneficial for a number of reasons. For example, paper trading accounts are great for those […]
Margin trading is the process of applying leverage to your investments. In doing so, you will be able to trade with more money than you have in your account. While margin trading can boost your profits, it can also amplify your losses. With this in mind, you need to have a firm understanding of how […]
The auto trading phenomenon allows you to buy and sell assets with the assistance of an algorithm. In some cases, the auto trading robot might scan the financial markets looking for trading opportunities and then send you a signal with information on what order to place. In other cases, the auto trading platform might offer […]
Cryptocurrencies now operate in a multiple-billion dollar arena – with online platforms allowing you to buy and sell digital currencies with ease. Although Bitcoin dominates the space, Ethereum is the second-largest cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization. This means that Ethereum trading sites are home to heaps of liquidity and trading volumes. Most importantly, you […]
Social trading is a relatively new phenomenon in the online investment space. In a nutshell, online brokers that support social trading features allow you to engage with other traders of the site. This then allows you to discuss potential trading opportunities with your fellow peers, as well as learn and improve your investment knowledge. Some […]
Index trading allows you to invest in the wider stock markets via a single trade. The overarching concept is that the index will track a group of companies that trade on certain stock markets. For example, the FTSE 100 comprises the 100 largest companies trading on the London Stock Exchange. Ordinarily, you would need to […]
