Strategic Asset Allocation

  1. A Quick Guide To Backtesting For Traders

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    One of the best ways to determine how well a trading strategy will perform is by backtesting. Backtesting is a vital component of the development of an effective trading system. Backtesting uses historical market data to reconstruct trades that would have taken place in the past using rules set by a given strategy. As a result, backtesting offers statistics that help traders determine the effectiv…Read More

  2. Why Algorithmic Trading Is A Good Investment

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    More and more people are becoming interested in joining the world of investments, looking for a better way to do business. However, one of the biggest reasons people are hesitant to start investing in the financial markets is that it is viewed as a type of gamble — sometimes you can win big, but other times you can lose a significant amount. One of the differences between trading and gambling, t…Read More

  3. Forms of Diversification To Include In Your Portfolio

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    If you have been following our blog or have been in the trading and investing game for a while, you know that portfolio diversification is essential. To quickly sum it up, diversification essentially means spreading assets your assets among a variety of investments. Doing this helps to mitigate risk and provides the potential to improve returns. To build a well-diversified portfolio, invested capi…Read More

  4. How To Utilize Trendlines In Trading

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    Simply put, a trend line is a straight line drawn on a price chart connecting two or more high or low prices established over a given period of time. Trend lines are among the most commonly used trading tools used by technical traders, as many traders find these lines to be helpful in identifying important price trends and trend reversals. An essential part of delving into technical analysis and t…Read More

  5. Some Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Algorithmic Trading

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    Quick, dependable, and ruthless — algorithmic trading, often referred to as algo trading, automated trading, or robo trading has taken the world by storm and is some of the best investment and trading technology we have seen. In fact, today, about 75 percent of all trades that happen globally are completely automated, and algo trading is one of the leading contributors. Some Interesting Facts Yo…Read More

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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