Yearly Archives: 2026
How to Profit from Falling Markets: Short Selling with CFDs and Spread Betting
Written on February 4, 2026 at 10:00 am, by pumarketings
Topic Summary When markets decline, active traders are not limited to waiting on the sidelines. Through short selling, traders can potentially profit from falling prices using derivative products such as CFDs (Contracts for Difference) and Spread Betting. These instruments allow traders to speculate on price movements without owning the underlying asset. While leverage can enhanceContinue Reading
The Trader’s Survival Guide: Risk of Ruin and Drawdown Math Made Simple (No Complex Formulas)
Written on January 30, 2026 at 10:00 am, by lishitong
Topic Summary “Risk of ruin” looks at how likely a trader is to lose their entire account before they ever get the chance to benefit from compounding or long-term consistency. Even strategies with an edge can fail if position size, drawdowns, or leverage are mismanaged. Small changes in how much you risk per trade, howContinue Reading
How to Use the Yield Curve to Find Opportunities in Forex, Stocks, and Commodities
Written on January 28, 2026 at 10:00 am, by lishitong
Topic Summary The yield curve compares interest rates on bonds with different maturities. Most of the time, it’s built using government bonds like U.S. Treasuries. By lining up short-term yields against long-term yields, the curve shows how markets are pricing interest rates now versus what they expect further out. Although the yield curve often comesContinue Reading
