Notes from the desk that scores every broker on this site.
Market analysis, broker comparisons and trading basics, from the team that scores every broker in our index.

What is Forex Swing Trading?
Swing traders hold positions for days to catch market swings. How the style works, and how it compares with day trading and…

What is Volatility?
Volatility measures how far prices move in a given period. What it means in forex, why it raises both opportunity and risk,…

What Is News Trading & How Can Traders Use It
News trading means acting on market-moving events: rate decisions, jobs data, speeches. How it works and the risks of trading the headlines.

What Is Hedging & How Do Traders Use It
Hedging opens an opposite position to limit losses on an existing trade. How forex hedging works, what it protects, and what it…

3 Ways to Manage Your Trading Risk
Risk management keeps you trading after a bad run. Three practical ways to limit your losses and keep emotion out of your…

What Is Scalping? How Do Traders Use It?
Scalpers trade tiny price moves over a minute or two. How scalping works, how it differs from day trading, and what it…