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Educational Articles
Important Financial Concepts Explained

How to make a financial spread bet, top US economic indicators, what is a rights issue, the perils of the FTSE 100 and how to trade market downturns. These are some of the topics covered, where important financial concepts and trading topics are dissected in detail.

Trading ToolsTrading Tools

There are plenty of tools available to help both beginners and seasoned pros that are intended to help you make decisions and manage your trading. From introduction articles to advanced technical analysis signals, these tools can be used to give you an advantage in the markets.

EconomicsEconomics

From the basics such as Supply and Demand and Rights Issues through to Stagflation and Quantitative Easing, these articles will give you a deep understanding on how micro- and macro-economic events impact on the markets.

Shares & IndicesShares & Indices

Most people are familiar with company shares and indices such as the FTSE 100. This section delves a little deeper into the subject, examining tops such as how to understand financial reports and the mechanics behind mergers and acquisitions.

ForexForex

Turning over nearly $4 trillion a day, the forex markets are unique due to their sheer volume and liquidity. These articles will give you a grasp of the events that shape this huge market and some basic strategies for trading it.

CommoditiesCommodities

Always in the news, commodities such as oil and gold are very popular markets for traders. This section covers what affects the prices and how to position your own trading to benefit.

Trading StrategiesTrading Strategies

It sounds simple, but it is amazing how many trades fail because there is no plan behind them. This section aims to give your trading more structure so you can maximise your profit. It's always worth refreshing on what rules to follow to become a successful trader.

Technical AnalysisTechnical Analysis

If charts with lines all over them confuse you, then these articles are a great place to learn, as they cover all you need to know to get started with technical analysis. If you're an old hand, check out our more advanced articles, such as Fibonacci lines and mechanical trading systems.

More Help

If you haven't seen them yet have a look at our video tutorials. Resident guru Chris P Cash will, in his own inimitable style, give you a brief introduction to spread betting. He'll also cover the basics of how to make a spread bet and walk you through taking short positions and different types of orders.

Finally don't forget: the best way to learn is to practice. The paddypowertrader demo account gives you £10,000 in virtual funds and lets you learn to spread bet without taking risks.

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