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Our trading guides offer timeless advice on a range of subjects such as indices trading, support and resistance, crafting a trading strategy, and beyond. This evergreen content is crafted to deliver enduring insights and remain pertinent through any market fluctuations.

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AI ETFs to Watch & How to Pick Them

Financial markets

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7 minutes read

The artificial intelligence (AI) industry is booming and investors are eager to capitalize from its growth. One way to benefit from this revolutionary technology is by purchasing AI stocks, but a more diversified option is choosing AI ETFs. In this article, we dive into what AI ETFs are, their benefits and risks, and how to choose artificial intelligence ETFs.

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Black swan events explained

Financial markets

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10 minutes read

Learn what black swan events are, why they matter, and their structure. Discover Taleb’s theory, key principles, characteristics, and real-life examples.

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Commodity currencies explained

Financial instruments

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7 minutes read

There are certain currencies that are linked to the price movements of commodities. Once you get to grips with the relationship phenomenon, you can take advantage of these trading opportunities. Find out what commodity currencies are and how to get started trading.

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How to use the currency carry trade strategy

Financial instruments

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7 minutes read

A carry trade is a trading strategy that involves borrowing a low-yield currency and investing in a high-yielding asset to exploit the interest rate differential. Carry trades are most common in forex trading with traders borrowing the low interest Japanese yen to buy higher interest currencies. Learn what currency pairs work best and how to execute the strategy yourself in our full guide.

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