Having been the economic engine of the global economy since the 2008 financial crisis, Chinese growth has slowed to just 7% in 2015. While that is significantly higher than both Canada and U.S. GDP growth, it represents the slowest rate of growth in a quarter century. And China’s economic slowdown could have a lasting impact […]
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The once high-flying Canadian dollar has been trading lower against the U.S. dollar since the beginning of 2013. But the disparity has increased in light of falling crude prices, a weakening Canadian economy, and a strengthening U.S. economy. Canadian Dollar Falling Fast Against the U.S. Dollar During the depths of the Great Recession, the U.S. […]
Becoming a successful stock market trader doesn’t just happen. It’s a lifelong pursuit of understanding how to value securities, read the markets, learn about different investing techniques, and embrace risk management strategies. Because everyone learns at a different pace, Learn-to-Trade.com offers the industry’s only Lifetime Membership; where you can come back and take the Learn-to-Trade.com […]
For investors, there are many benefits to trading a stock market index rather than a number of individual stocks. Not only does investing in stock indices take out the stress of looking for individual stocks, it helps diversify your portfolio, reduce risk, and can help you generate strong returns. What is Stock Index Trading? A […]
Futures trading adds a dimension to investing that you don’t get with stocks. With stocks, you buy at the current price with expectations that they will go up. With futures trading, you speculate about what an asset will be worth at a specific time in the future; up or down. Knowing how to place futures trades […]
Trial and error might be a good way to learn how to ride a bike, but it’s a terrible approach to take when investing in the stock market. Make a mistake riding a bike and you scrape your knee. Make the wrong investing decision and you could lose your retirement fund. If you’re new to investing […]
Have you ever thought about attending a stock trading school? It could only prove to be worthwhile. After all, there’s more to trading stocks than buy low/sell high. While the stock market is the best way to create wealth, you need to know how to trade and what to look for. Failing to have a […]
Futures trading is a strategy that allows investors to hedge or speculate about what an asset will be worth at a specific time in the future. Because futures trading is leveraged, there is tremendous opportunity for large rewards. That also means futures trading carries a large risk for loss. Before starting to trade futures, it’s […]
Before you open up a trading account, it’s important to take a stock market trading course. After all, when it comes to investing in the stock market, knowledge is power. Unfortunately, for beginner investors, the stock market can be intimidating. Figuring out where to start can be daunting. Stock Market Trading Courses The stock market […]
Thanks to the long-in-the-tooth bull market, many investors are turning to Forex (or the foreign exchange market) to seek additional gains. Unfortunately, a lot of inexperienced and undisciplined investors, believing Forex is easier than the stock market, have lost a lot of money. The best way to minimize losses and maximize gains is to take […]