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Mr FT is a self-employed spread better. After 18 years in fund management he was given the choice of moving to London or .. not. ‘Not’ won out.

FT has been trading full time from home for four years, with nothing but four kids and a beach to distract him .

He fills his spare time with weight training and rugby, though more coaching than playing these days.

FT mostly trades the forex markets and although he plays FTSE on occasions his bread and butter market is £$.

He likes to think that his technique is evolving but still hasn’t the temperament or money to back the big calls. He prefers to trade between 1 and 3 times a day, aiming to take regular small gains, but feels part of the evolution is in not dealing if the conditions don’t feel right.
 Standard Deviation And Volatility Explained
By FT on 21 January 2010 at 13:13
Category: Financial Concepts Explained, Market Commentary by FT Comment

It’s time for me to introduce the final two indicators on the trading platform; both indicators measure price movement relative to its moving average.


The Galloping Zebu is a financial spread bettor who is always looking for the next big market move. Therefore willing to take many small loses, as the big winners will (hopefully) cover them.

He likes a trade on FX and indices, but is a little scared of those volatile commodities. That doesn’t stop a dabble now and again, but he certainly keeps the deeds to the house in the back pocket when Brent Crude is involved.

This silly zebu can’t decide whether he prefers fundamental or technical analysis, so often makes “technically fundamental” trades. As long as both sides are saying to go the same way, lump on and hope for the best!
 Spread Betting Oil
By The Galloping Zebu on 30 December 2009 at 14:35
Category: Financial Concepts Explained by The Galloping Zebu 1 Comment

Crude oil is undoubtedly the king of commodities. It is the most traded nonfinancial commodity in the world today, and it supplies 40% of the world’s total energy needs


The Galloping Zebu is a financial spread bettor who is always looking for the next big market move. Therefore willing to take many small loses, as the big winners will (hopefully) cover them.

He likes a trade on FX and indices, but is a little scared of those volatile commodities. That doesn’t stop a dabble now and again, but he certainly keeps the deeds to the house in the back pocket when Brent Crude is involved.

This silly zebu can’t decide whether he prefers fundamental or technical analysis, so often makes “technically fundamental” trades. As long as both sides are saying to go the same way, lump on and hope for the best!
 Cutting Your Losses
By The Galloping Zebu on 29 December 2009 at 13:00
Category: Financial Concepts Explained, Market Commentary by The Galloping Zebu Comment

A complete trade needs both an entry and an exit. While this is obvious, it needs repeating because a lot of traders are good at getting into trades, but hopelessly woeful at getting back out of them


The Galloping Zebu is a financial spread bettor who is always looking for the next big market move. Therefore willing to take many small loses, as the big winners will (hopefully) cover them.

He likes a trade on FX and indices, but is a little scared of those volatile commodities. That doesn’t stop a dabble now and again, but he certainly keeps the deeds to the house in the back pocket when Brent Crude is involved.

This silly zebu can’t decide whether he prefers fundamental or technical analysis, so often makes “technically fundamental” trades. As long as both sides are saying to go the same way, lump on and hope for the best!
 Real Time News Feature
By The Galloping Zebu on 22 December 2009 at 16:49
Category: Financial Concepts Explained, Market Commentary by The Galloping Zebu Comment

To stay in the game, all traders need to know what’s going on in the markets as it happens. Delays of a few minutes can be catastrophic to an account balance. So


Mr FT is a self-employed spread better. After 18 years in fund management he was given the choice of moving to London or .. not. ‘Not’ won out.

FT has been trading full time from home for four years, with nothing but four kids and a beach to distract him .

He fills his spare time with weight training and rugby, though more coaching than playing these days.

FT mostly trades the forex markets and although he plays FTSE on occasions his bread and butter market is £$.

He likes to think that his technique is evolving but still hasn’t the temperament or money to back the big calls. He prefers to trade between 1 and 3 times a day, aiming to take regular small gains, but feels part of the evolution is in not dealing if the conditions don’t feel right.
 Understanding Stochastic And Williams Indicators
By FT on 2 December 2009 at 13:53
Category: Financial Concepts Explained, Market Commentary by FT 12 Comments

If you’ve had a go at using the RSI, MACD or Momentum oscillators, but found that they’re not ‘really you’, then here’re two more indicators available on the trading platform.


The Galloping Zebu is a financial spread bettor who is always looking for the next big market move. Therefore willing to take many small loses, as the big winners will (hopefully) cover them.

He likes a trade on FX and indices, but is a little scared of those volatile commodities. That doesn’t stop a dabble now and again, but he certainly keeps the deeds to the house in the back pocket when Brent Crude is involved.

This silly zebu can’t decide whether he prefers fundamental or technical analysis, so often makes “technically fundamental” trades. As long as both sides are saying to go the same way, lump on and hope for the best!
 Trading Edge Explained
By The Galloping Zebu on 17 November 2009 at 10:01
Category: Financial Concepts Explained, Market Commentary by The Galloping Zebu Comment

So paddypowertrader has this new piece of functionality called Trading Edge – what in God’s name is that? Well, to put it simply, it’s technical analysis done for you


Mr FT is a self-employed spread better. After 18 years in fund management he was given the choice of moving to London or .. not. ‘Not’ won out.

FT has been trading full time from home for four years, with nothing but four kids and a beach to distract him .

He fills his spare time with weight training and rugby, though more coaching than playing these days.

FT mostly trades the forex markets and although he plays FTSE on occasions his bread and butter market is £$.

He likes to think that his technique is evolving but still hasn’t the temperament or money to back the big calls. He prefers to trade between 1 and 3 times a day, aiming to take regular small gains, but feels part of the evolution is in not dealing if the conditions don’t feel right.
 Momentum Explained
By FT on 30 October 2009 at 10:15
Category: Financial Concepts Explained, Market Commentary by FT Comment

The term ‘Momentum’ is often used generically to describe a group of technical indicators that highlight extreme market levels; either overbought or oversold. The celebrity ‘A’ List of oscillators include the RSI, MACD, Price Oscillator and Stochastic measures. However, there is also a Momentum indicator in it’s own right.


Steve Ward specialises in trading and sports psychology. He has coached traders in several major financial institutions and continues to regularly train at the London Stock Exchange.

Steve has a book 'High Performance Trading' and several major articles to his name.
 Keys To Becoming A Successful Trader
By Steve on 22 October 2009 at 14:55
Category: Financial Concepts Explained, Market Commentary by Steve Comment

So you’re on that journey to becoming a successful trader. Not an easy trip mind you. Plenty of obstacles in the way. And not just from the market, but from


Steve Ward specialises in trading and sports psychology. He has coached traders in several major financial institutions and continues to regularly train at the London Stock Exchange.

Steve has a book 'High Performance Trading' and several major articles to his name.
 Creating And Sustaining Trading Confidence
By Steve on 21 October 2009 at 10:13
Category: Financial Concepts Explained, Market Commentary by Steve Comment

Confidence can mean different things to different people, but generally for traders, being confident means that you are reading the markets well, executing your


The Galloping Zebu is a financial spread bettor who is always looking for the next big market move. Therefore willing to take many small loses, as the big winners will (hopefully) cover them.

He likes a trade on FX and indices, but is a little scared of those volatile commodities. That doesn’t stop a dabble now and again, but he certainly keeps the deeds to the house in the back pocket when Brent Crude is involved.

This silly zebu can’t decide whether he prefers fundamental or technical analysis, so often makes “technically fundamental” trades. As long as both sides are saying to go the same way, lump on and hope for the best!
 What Is The Ireland Top 20 Index?
By The Galloping Zebu on 20 October 2009 at 11:45
Category: Financial Concepts Explained, Market Commentary by The Galloping Zebu Comment

The Ireland Top 20 is an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF); a basket of shares that is bought and sold on a stock exchange as if it were a single share


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