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Finding a strategy is vital as increasing volatility provides profit opportunites

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Mar 25, 2013

Movement and volume return to reinforce an air of optimism

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Gains are to be had as stock markets worldwide continue an upward march, fuelled by better economic prospects and central bank action, says Jonathan Eley

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Precious metals: Silver’s industrial versatility adds to its attractions

The poor man’s gold, which many investors see as being undervalued, is starting to look like a good bet, reports Lucy Warwick-Ching

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Currency wars: Volatility provides profit opportunity

Identifying the big movers and their motivation is key to success, says Lucy Warwick-Ching

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Binary trading: System of risk and reward offers a simple alternative

Interest in an option that claims to reduce uncertainty is rising, writes Lucy Warwick-Ching

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Advice: Steady nerves and a lot of research count

Some tips – and warnings – for the novice from Lucy Warwick-Ching

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Indices: European growth opportunity

Traders looking to take advantage of any recovery in the global economy could place bets on peripheral European indices, writes Tanya Powley

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Interest rates: Making economic strengths count

Volatility and divergence in yields have boosted traders’ interest in the bond market, says Tanya Powley

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Education: Providers turn spotlight on learning

Seminars and online resources can offer market insights, writes Tanya Powley

Mar 25, 2013

Markets: Multiple strategies are key to success

Multiple strategies are key to a successful portfolio, says Tanya Powley

2012

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Continuity reassures markets

The lack of political change and ongoing monetary easing are comforting, writes Jonathan Eley

Dec 6, 2012

UK economy: Recovery hopes give boost to cyclical shares

Retail is among the sectors with upside potential, reports Tanya Powley

Dec 6, 2012

Post-election: Fiscal cliff remains focus of investors after Obama win

Parties need to work together on a solution, says Elaine Moore

Dec 6, 2012

Democrat victory: Bigger betters backed the loser

Wealthier clients tended to support Mitt Romney, writes Huw Richards

Dec 6, 2012

China: Change of leadership may give spur to growth

There are various opportunities for investors to gain a foothold in the world’s second-largest economy, if they can think laterally, says Tanya Powley

Dec 6, 2012

Play the game: Research and discipline are essential for rookies

Planning when to cut your losses is key, writes Lucy Warwick-Ching

Dec 6, 2012

Gold: Fed’s monetary easing adds polish to metal

Barack Obama’s re-election and the continuation of his administration’s fiscal policy should buoy bullion, writes Tanya Powley

Dec 6, 2012

IPOs: Outlook brightens for grey market

Spread betting on stock market floats has been in the doldrums but signs of a pick-up in activity are appearing, writes Elaine Moore

Dec 6, 2012

Smartphones: Mobile trading goes up a gear

As devices get faster and clients demand greater flexibility, Lucy Warwick-Ching finds the number of spread betting apps mushrooming

Dec 6, 2012

Technical analysis: Staying on top of the ups and downs

Lucy Warwick-Ching examines the method that forms the basis for recognising trends and enables traders to set buy and sell levels

Dec 6, 2012

Trends: Learn to love market volatility

However wide the trading range, there are a number of tools to help you make money, says Lucy Warwick-Ching

Sep 21, 2012

Agenda: Season of mists gives betters hope of mellow fruitfulness

Markets were thin over the summer because of a lack of volatility but things may liven up as the days get shorter, says Tanya Powley

Sep 21, 2012

Sterling: Euro crisis lends weight to pound

Many traders caution against seeing the currency as a haven, writes Tanya Powley

Sep 21, 2012

US election: Complexities make White House race good business

Huw Richards looks at the odds being given on the Obama-Romney contest that will decide who will sit in the Oval Office

Sep 21, 2012

China: Crouching trader, slowing dragon

Elaine Moore considers ways in which investments in the country can be protected

Sep 21, 2012

Message boards: Investors turn to real-time, online chat to make informed choices

Chart message boards have been built into the trading platform for traders who may be watching or trading the same instrument, writes Lucy Warwick-Ching

Sep 21, 2012

Commodities: Volumes mean that gold still glisters for some

Volatile prices and uncertainty have put the metal’s future in question, says Lucy Warwick-Ching

Sep 21, 2012

Gender: ‘Women tend to have tighter handle on risk’

The number of females taking part in spread bets and CFDs is rising, says Tanya Powley

Sep 21, 2012

Gilts vs assets: QE affects investment choices

Greater availability of money has changed the nature of the market, says Josephine Cumbo

Sep 21, 2012

Agriculture: Food produce speculation remains niche area

Predictions vary widely among experts as to which way food prices will go, writes Lucy Warwick-Ching

Sep 21, 2012

Cricket: Tournament is a challenge to specialists

Sporting experts from the leading spread firms take different views of the England team’s prospects, writes Huw Richards

Jun 21, 2012

Big problems for small print

Matthew Vincent finds that the fine detail of spread betting contracts has been thrown into doubt by a court ruling

Jun 21, 2012

The euro: Greek exit talk brings out the bears

A sustained trend is still hard to spot, says Alice Ross

Jun 21, 2012

London 2012: Betting regulation delay will not affect wagers on Games

Sean Smith looks at efforts to clamp down on illegal gambling

Jun 21, 2012

Cricket: The test series provides a wide range of options for punters

Spread betters like markets with huge potential variations in outcome and England success, writes Huw Richards

Jun 21, 2012

Facebook: IPOs can be a leap in the dark

Flotations are never a smooth process, writes Lucy Warwick-Ching

Jun 21, 2012

Commodities: Volatility sparks selling and boosts scope for gains

The nimble-footed can profit from weak oil and gold, says Tanya Powley

Jun 21, 2012

Coffee: Beverage offers a pick me up

Expected shortages offer openings, says Lucy Warwick-Ching

Jun 21, 2012

Volatility: Trading the index is preferred to following individual stocks

Price swings attract spread betters, says Tanya Powley

Jun 21, 2012

Football: Technology eases way of armchair gamblers

TV and phones are a boost for bookies, writes Sean Smith

Mar 8, 2012

Overview: Providers aim to link to Twitter generation

Spread betting companies are using social networking techniques to win clients, reports Matthew Vincent

In this issue

Gains are to be had as stock markets worldwide continue an upward march, fuelled by better economic prospects and central bank action, says Jonathan Eley

The poor man’s gold, which many investors see as being undervalued, is starting to look like a good bet, reports Lucy Warwick-Ching

Identifying the big movers and their motivation is key to success, says Lucy Warwick-Ching

Interest in an option that claims to reduce uncertainty is rising, writes Lucy Warwick-Ching

Some tips – and warnings – for the novice from Lucy Warwick-Ching

Traders looking to take advantage of any recovery in the global economy could place bets on peripheral European indices, writes Tanya Powley

Volatility and divergence in yields have boosted traders’ interest in the bond market, says Tanya Powley

Seminars and online resources can offer market insights, writes Tanya Powley

Multiple strategies are key to a successful portfolio, says Tanya Powley

The lack of political change and ongoing monetary easing are comforting, writes Jonathan Eley

Retail is among the sectors with upside potential, reports Tanya Powley

Parties need to work together on a solution, says Elaine Moore

Wealthier clients tended to support Mitt Romney, writes Huw Richards

There are various opportunities for investors to gain a foothold in the world’s second-largest economy, if they can think laterally, says Tanya Powley

Planning when to cut your losses is key, writes Lucy Warwick-Ching

Barack Obama’s re-election and the continuation of his administration’s fiscal policy should buoy bullion, writes Tanya Powley

Spread betting on stock market floats has been in the doldrums but signs of a pick-up in activity are appearing, writes Elaine Moore

As devices get faster and clients demand greater flexibility, Lucy Warwick-Ching finds the number of spread betting apps mushrooming

Lucy Warwick-Ching examines the method that forms the basis for recognising trends and enables traders to set buy and sell levels

However wide the trading range, there are a number of tools to help you make money, says Lucy Warwick-Ching

Markets were thin over the summer because of a lack of volatility but things may liven up as the days get shorter, says Tanya Powley

Many traders caution against seeing the currency as a haven, writes Tanya Powley

Huw Richards looks at the odds being given on the Obama-Romney contest that will decide who will sit in the Oval Office

Elaine Moore considers ways in which investments in the country can be protected

Chart message boards have been built into the trading platform for traders who may be watching or trading the same instrument, writes Lucy Warwick-Ching

Volatile prices and uncertainty have put the metal’s future in question, says Lucy Warwick-Ching

The number of females taking part in spread bets and CFDs is rising, says Tanya Powley

Greater availability of money has changed the nature of the market, says Josephine Cumbo

Predictions vary widely among experts as to which way food prices will go, writes Lucy Warwick-Ching

Sporting experts from the leading spread firms take different views of the England team’s prospects, writes Huw Richards

Matthew Vincent finds that the fine detail of spread betting contracts has been thrown into doubt by a court ruling

A sustained trend is still hard to spot, says Alice Ross

Sean Smith looks at efforts to clamp down on illegal gambling

Spread betters like markets with huge potential variations in outcome and England success, writes Huw Richards

Flotations are never a smooth process, writes Lucy Warwick-Ching

The nimble-footed can profit from weak oil and gold, says Tanya Powley

Expected shortages offer openings, says Lucy Warwick-Ching

Price swings attract spread betters, says Tanya Powley

TV and phones are a boost for bookies, writes Sean Smith

Spread betting companies are using social networking techniques to win clients, reports Matthew Vincent

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