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  1. Three of the Basic Order Types in Trading

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    Orders are the core of electronic trading. An order is an investor’s instructions to a broker or brokerage firm to buy or sell a security. Orders are typically done electronically. There are different types of available orders which allow investors to set restrictions that affect the time and price at which the order can be executed. These specific instructions have a significant effect on inves…Read More

  2. Common Myths of Algorithmic Trading

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    With the emergence of new technologies, it becomes crucial to have an understanding of the concepts related to it, otherwise , it can lead to mistakes that result in losses. Algorithmic trading is one trend in the investment world that has experienced rapid growth and therefore surrounded by many myths arising due to misinformation and lack of clarity. In this article, we are going to go over some…Read More

  3. The Benefits of Using Automated Trading Systems

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    When financial investors and traders look to develop their skills and look to take advantage of more and more investment strategies, it often can be overwhelming and stressful. This is where automated trading systems come in to play. This allows computers to monitor and execute trades on behalf of the trader. Automated trading, also known as robotic trading or algorithmic trading, has become the p…Read More

  4. How Investors Can Prevent Emotional Investing

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    When it comes to investing, one of the biggest mistakes that investors make is making investing decisions based on their emotions. When investor emotions come into play, it can cause them to make unwise decisions, such as buying high and selling low — the complete opposite of a successful investment strategy. Similarly, holding onto a particular stock due to emotional ties can hinder the perform…Read More

  5. How To Begin Trading With Trading Software

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    If you have been involved in trading for a while, more likely than not, you have probably heard about trading software. Trading software have the reputation of a way to quickly make money, however, it is also a notorious way to lose a significant amount of money. In fact, many people who begin trading without the proper knowledge or software will be more likely to end up losing quite a bit of mone…Read More

  6. A Look At The Buy and Hold Investment Strategy

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    When it comes to investment strategies, the buy-and-hold strategy has perhaps been the holy grail. When done properly, buy and hold investing seems to be the most effective strategy for investors. While there are advantages to using this investment strategy, it certainly has its share of flaws. In fact, in the past years, this investment strategy has received some major criticism, being claimed as…Read More

  7. Tips For Building The Ideal Investment Portfolio

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    If you have followed our blog or a financial advisor or investor, you already know that an investment portfolio is generally a collection of the assets that are owned by individuals or managed by financial advisors. In order for these portfolios to be successful, diversification is essential in every field and it is important for advisors to keep their client’s investments and assets diversified…Read More

  8. How To Construct An Ideal Risk-Adjusted Portfolio

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    Portfolio management is much more than making a bunch of decisions about investments — it is an art. To be more in depth, portfolio management is the art of making the correct, risk-adjusted, investment decisions that fit an investor or advisors specific time horizon. Just like with any art, in order to achieve the best results, portfolio management takes time, patience, and experience. For fina…Read More

  9. Common Asset Allocation Mistakes Made By Investors

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    Asset allocation is the process of spreading or diversifying investments across a range of various asset classes and geographical regions. Asset allocation is essential for a financial investor to become successful and is an effective way to reduce the amount of risk that an investor’s portfolio faces. In the past, asset allocation was not the main focus for investors. Instead, investors and adv…Read More

  10. When Should Investors Rebalance Their Portfolios?

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    For investors that are hoping to achieve long-term investment success, it is essential that they maintain the right mixture of assets in their portfolio. Over time, some investments will go up in value, while others go down. In order to prevent owning too much of some securities and not enough of others, many professional investors are rebalancing their client’s or their personal investment port…Read More