When selecting the right option to buy, a trader has several choices to make. One is whether to purchase an in-the-money (ITM) or out-of-the-money (OTM) option. While the goal for "vanilla" buyers is ...

Two of the most commonly accepted theories for the origin of money are the commodity theory and the chartalist theory. Both have drawbacks, but in recent years, the chartalist theory has gained much ...

Forex (foreign exchange) trading can seem intimidating at first, but it’s actually one of the most accessible ways to get started with investing. If you’ve ever asked yourself how to trade forex but ...

Paper trading is simulated trading where you buy and sell assets using virtual money instead of real cash to practice strategies and learn the ropes without risking your wallet. Think you can ...

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Last week’s article on the potential trade deal with India stirred up plenty of feedback — some agreeing with the potential market access, others skeptical about what, if anything, U.S. agriculture ...

Leveraged trading with spread betting and contracts for difference (CFDs) isn’t for everyone. It certainly won’t form the core of a strategy for most MoneyWeek readers. However, for some people, short ...

Use a day trading simulator to learn without risking real money in volatile markets. Day trading success requires discipline, emotional control, and consistent practice through a trading journal. Any ...

Are you wondering what trade deficits are and what all the hoopla is about regarding President Donald Trump's trade war? Here are some terms and facts to help you understand. A trade imbalance is ...

This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get it nightly. Over the course of a single week in 2010, I lost $8 million betting on Swiss ...