What is an ETF? ETFs have gained a mass following over the past few years and only seem to become more and more popular. But what are they? ETFs are funds that trade ‘on-exchange’. They track sectors or indices and as they are traded on exchange, trade just like your usual stocks and shares. What …
What is Day Trading? Day trading refers to a style of trading that involves very short-term exposure to a financial instrument, typically less than one day. It is sometimes referred to as ‘swing trading’, as the trader is looking to benefit from sharp fluctuations or ‘swings’ in the market, in order to make a profit. …
Major Vs Minor FX Pairs (Vs Exotic) What is a Major FX pair? What is considered to be an ‘exotic’ pair? Let’s find out! Chances are – You’re logged on to this website from a country that uses a currency that is considered to be a Major. If not – A minor? And if you …
Top 10 Beginner Trading Mistakes New to trading? Unsure how to place your first trade? No need to panic – Have a read through this article and help eradicate many of the main mistakes made by beginner traders! Opening your first trading account is exciting – There’s no doubting that. You get approved, you fund …
What are Non-Farm Payrolls? Traders largely look for volatility. And where better place to look but the NFP or Non-farm payroll figures released monthly in the US. But what are Non-Farm Payrolls? Non-farm payrolls are an economic data release that show the number of jobs there are in the states – BUT – the number …
What are the Top 5 MT4 trading tools? For most traders, the sheer amount of trading information available online can seem quite daunting. But don’t fear! We are here to guide you through some of the most useful and helpful trading tools available on your MT4 platform. To thrive as trader in any market (let …
Trading Halo’s Top 5 MT4 basics for Beginners! MetaTrader 4 (more commonly known as MT4) is one of the most popular trading platforms in the world. It was released all the way back in 2005 and has only gained in popularity since. In fact, MT4 is so well thought after, that its predecessor, MT5 (released …
