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Forex
Top Managed Futures can Diversify Holdings
Several of the top performing managed futures funds for 2010.
Read This Before You Trade Forex
In the high-risk world of forex, traders must learn to walk before they can run.
5 Forex Trading Mistakes to Avoid
Forex trading and currency investing doesn't have to be difficult. Unfortunately, many forex currency traders fall into very common (and very avoidable) traps.
Swiss Franc – Most Stable Currency in the World
I have recently added to my substantial holdings of Swiss francs by adding to my CurrencyShares Swiss Franc ETF (FXF) position. And I would add to yours. A conservative move is to take a starter position today and to add to your position over the years until you reach the 10% mark (gold and currencies).
Rising Yuan in China
China has finally agreed to de-peg the yuan from the U.S. dollar. The announcement caused Chinese stocks to rally, even as U.S. stocks sold off, and it was especially excellent news for Chinese companies that are largely focused on the rise in China's domestic consumption -- the biggest beneficiaries of a yuan appreciation.
Interest Rates and Investing – Is The Fed Out of Ink? (EDV, TLT)
Investors watch interest rates for many reasons, from mortgage rates on their home loan to the economic trends caused by Fed action. But interest rate investing can be tricky, since what the Fed says is one thing and what rates do is very different.
Low Risk Investing – 4 Euro Zone Stocks to Buy on Dips
A simple investing strategy for a volatile market is to buy good stocks on the bad days, because entering an investment on such "dips" can really amplify your profits. Of course, this is easier said than done because identifying stocks to buy can be difficult for investors in any market – let alone one that is trending down. But it can be done by watching things like PE ratios, fundamentals, and other measures that take a little bit of homework but can pay off big time when it comes to your retirement money.
VIX ETN – Your Next Opportunity to Short the Market
Think you missed your chance to profit from shorting the market? Don't be fooled by the eurozone hoopla.
VIX ETN – The Foolproof Way to Short the Market
Forget about inverse ETFs. There's a better way to profit when the market tanks.
How a Rising China Yuan Will Affect Your Portfolio
After nearly two years of currency stability, I believe we are growing closer to a new round of yuan appreciation. And considering that the most frequently asked questions I receive from subscribers are when and how much the Chinese yuan will appreciate against the U.S. dollar, followed by how the currency appreciation will impact our China Strategy portfolio, I'd like to dig deeper into the issue.
Forex Trading – Long-term vs. Short-term Trading
Learn the key differences between long- and short-term forex trading.
Housing ETF iShares Dow Jones US Home Construction-ITB Still Not a Safe Bet
While the iShares Dow Jones US Home Construction (ITB) had a pretty good week, you might want to think twice before buying this housing ETF.
Forex Trading – How to Trade Smaller and Make Bigger Forex Returns
Although it is attractive to take big risks for theoretically bigger returns, trading too big can reduce your returns both in percentage terms and absolute dollars.
Is Forex Trading a Zero-Sum Game?
Every trade doesn't have to have a winner and a loser -- sometimes both parties can savor the taste of victory.
What’s the Better Currency Trade: Forex Futures or Spot FX?
There are a lot of materials out there explaining why the spot market is so much better and cheaper than the currency futures market, but how much is fact and how much is hype?
Trading Forex Micro Accounts
By adjusting their perspectives and strategies, even small currency traders can play with the big boys.
What’s the Better Currency Trade: Forex Futures or Spot FX?
There are a lot of materials out there explaining why the spot market is so much better and cheaper than the currency futures market, but how much is fact and how much is hype?
