Recovering from a trading loss?
An important aspect of trading is that recovering losses is harder than losing them. While true in a few aspects, this article will just focus on the math involved. In order to fully recover from a loss or drawdown, the percentage growth of the recovery is always higher than the percentage growth of the loss. For example, if a trader starts with a $10,000 account and then loses $50,00, that is a 50%...
November 6th, 2009
Extended Rally in the Markets?
The equity market have been trending for the past 2 months…With the recent financial reporting done, the banking industry is looking to lead the market into a bull rally… Gold, crude oil and commodities have been steadily making gains in prices… so does it looks like a rally? I think in the short term it sure does looks a sure bet…but how long can this sustain? As investors...
October 14th, 2009
STI chart….where will we be headed?
Hi all, Have been puzzled by the constant chatter and news about the poor market sentiments and we should all be cautious about the market movements, we should be cautious about investments. Then here we have for the pass 3 months where our market indexes moving upwards so much.
June 7th, 2009
Forex Tools
Hi all, Thought I personally shared with everyone sites I visit in order to know more, learn more and refine my very own trading skills within the forex arena. By no means they are perfect but it sure gives a inkling clue on how to perfect your own trading patterns or decisions. So let’s begin. 1. http://www.kitco.com/ Ultimately they are the front-runners when it comes to commodities trading....
March 17th, 2009
Unit Trust ~ Part 3
The Fund Manager The fund manager manages the unit trust in accordance to the trust deed and is responsible for how the fund performs over time. In order to fulfil these objectives set out by the trust deed, the fund manager must play the following key roles: 1) Invest in assets that will be able to meet the objectives set out in the trust deed. 2) To be able to create and redeem units in accordance...
October 29th, 2008
Currency Trading For Dummies By Mark Galant, Brian Dolan
Hi all, As you all may have figured, my interest lies in one very exciting yet volatile market tool. Yes. Currency trading, or we may have known it as forex trading. I’ve been searching for the ‘guru’ book in currency trading for the longest time (took about 6 months to research) and finally I’ve found one. Titled “Currency Trading For Dummies” By Mark Galant, Brian...
October 28th, 2008
Unit Trust – Part 2
The Trustee The Trustee is really like a ‘guardsman’ who safeguards the rights and interests of the investors while fulfiling the following critierias: 1) The unit trust must comply with its trust deed that was drawn up to govern the aims and objectives of its fund and investment guidelines. E.g which country or sector, industry or currencies etc. 2) Has the legal ownership of the assets...
October 28th, 2008