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  1. Can You Trade Forex Well with a Small Balance?

    by , 05-14-2014 at 03:42 AM
    Can You Trade Forex Well with a Small Balance?

    • The Desire to Trade FX with a Small Balance
    • The Limits of a Small Balance
    • The Better Path Regardless of Risk


    “Ninety-five percent of the trading errors you are likely to make—causing the money to just evaporate before your eyes—will stem from your attitudes about being wrong, losing money, missing out, and leaving money on the table. What I call the four primary trading fears.”

    “Attitude produces better ...
  2. High Frequency Trading Explained Simply

    by , 05-10-2014 at 07:52 PM
    High frequency trading has been in the news more, thanks in part to Michael Lewis’ new book, Flash Boys. This article presents a simple explanation of how and why high frequency trading works, and why it is good for small investors.

    We will begin by imagining a market with lots of small individual traders. Then we will look at how large institutional investors change the market. Next we will look at high frequency trading. Finally, we’ll explain how small investors are impacted. ...