For anyone trading in smaller cap companies, price monitoring extensions can be an extremely common occurrence. But what are they? Why do they occur? And are they good or bad? Find out the answers to these questions and more with this article on price monitoring extensions. What is the role of an auction? Any discussion...
Different stock exchanges have different systems to facilitate trading. To make matters more complicated, the same stock exchange can have a number of different systems for the trading of different securities – largely dependent on their levels of liquidity. This article reviews the different trading systems used by the London Stock Exchange. SEAQ (Stock Exchange Automated...
Although only accounting for around 3-5% of the eight and a half hour trading day, auctions are an important trading mechanism that investors need to properly understand. This article covers what they are, why they take place, when they take place, and how relevant they are for the trading of smaller cap companies. What are...
The FTSE AIM can be cruel and it can be kind. You can start the week feeling in control, and finish the week feeling completely confused and dejected. For those of you who really want to experience the full rollercoaster that is trading on AIM, follow these simple rules and you’ll make the Market Makers...
By no means an exhaustive list, the following questions are a potential framework for anyone interested in trading stocks based primarily on technical analysis. Such questions are most suited to those looking to hold their investment longer than a day but less than a month. There are, however, plenty of questions below that are relevant to...
Uncovering the struggle between buyers and sellers, candlestick patterns are a highly effective way of determining the direction in which the share price is likely to move in the near future. Here we discuss how a candlestick is formed, what each of the different patterns mean, and how they can be used to help inform...
Depicted as a histogram at the bottom of the chart, trading volume is one of the most closely watched indicators next to price. Why is it thought to be so important and how can it be used by traders? Find out the answers to these questions and more below. What is trading volume? What does...
