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The biggest challenge when using a countertrend approach to trading is working out in advance when the primary trend is about to turn. Read on to find out how both the optimum tools and correct mindset will enable you to make money more consistently with your countertrend trading strategy.

It’s a given that the financial markets always need more losers than winners. And while using technical or fundamental analysis gives the illusion of explaining what is happening in the market, it’s really that much-overlooked volume histogram at the bottom of your chart that holds the key to being on the winning side more often. Read on to discover how to gain a competitive edge by following the smart money.

However many years of experience a corporate or institutional trader might have, they still need to keep looking for the next thing that could improve their performance and help them gain an advantage over their competitors. The right automated trading tools can do this, promoting greater consistency, increasing the number of potential trades you can monitor at any one time, and freeing up time for managing trades.

Whether you’ve decided to enter the FOREX market because you’re attracted by its size and always-on nature, or because the concept of currency exchange particularly resonates with you, an initial search online will yield a bewildering array of brokerages. This piece by guest writer Ricardo Evangelista, Desk Manager and Senior Analyst at CFD broker ActivTrades, explains how to choose a FOREX broker.

The process of choosing a broker can be more challenging than you think. There are a lot of choices out there, and many have outstanding adverts boasting their greatness. But it's best to do a little research and ask some fundamental questions, as this blog by our guest writer Jim Cagnina, Executive Senior Vice President of Infinity Futures, explains.

The Wyckoff VSA trading method (Wyckoff Volume Spread Analysis) has been in use for decades by those who understand that no amount of fundamental or technical analysis will increase their trading performance. If you feel like you lack that one thing that prevents you from missing market tops and bottoms, from excessive drawdown or from exiting the trade at the wrong time, then read on...

Do you find that you’re spending too much time monitoring trading screens and analysing charts to effectively react to trends in the markets? We found that traders typically spend 80% of their time on chart analysis and just 20% on actual trading. We think it should be the other way around. That’s where our SMART trader software comes in.

Traders often overlook a VSA FOREX strategy because they think a volume-based approach doesn’t apply. However, Wyckoff VSA can still be used even if there isn’t a centralised provision of volume information. Learn more about applying volume to FOREX markets in our blog. 

Have you considered using VSA (Volume Spread Analysis)? Wyckoff VSA combines volume with other key trading metrics to give you a more insightful view of market activity. In this blog, we look at the importance of volume, why it’s not enough on its own, and how VSA trading is a game-changer for stock market traders.

Are you itching to dive into live trading after cutting your teeth on your demo account? Hold your horses. It’s very different when you’re playing with real money. Trust us. Take a look at our tips for beginner traders looking to make the move from demo trading to real-life trading.