What is a momentum strategy? Momentum strategy relies on making a profit by going long or short when price movements of an asset show a strong trend in an upwards or a downwards direction i.e. when there is a high price momentum either way. If an asset, such as stock or ETF, is undergoing an upward trend (so increasing in price), momentum trader would go long in it (i.e. buy … [Read more...] about Momentum trading on eToro
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What is Volatility in Trading? A quick guide
There are a lot of factors to consider in trading and volatility of your chosen assets and the market overall are some of the most important ones. Below you can find an overview of what they are and how to employ them in your trading on the eToro platform. What is volatility? Volatility, statistically speaking, is a measure of how spread or dispersed returns of a certain … [Read more...] about What is Volatility in Trading? A quick guide
Understanding Dividend Yield eToro In 4 Easy Steps
In this article, we look deeper into one of the metrics, Dividend Yield. Dividends are a great way to earn supplemental income while waiting for the value of the stock to appreciate over time. While picking a stock for its dividends, there are a few aspects to consider. Step 1: Dividend Yield Of The Stock This may seem fairly obvious but it is the first step, you want … [Read more...] about Understanding Dividend Yield eToro In 4 Easy Steps
Beginner Trading Mistakes on eToro
The stories of successful traders on the eToro platform are inspiring and many new traders rush in hoping for an easy quick profit without spending sufficient time studying the basics, practicing and formulating a suitable strategy. Unfortunately, the majority end up performing way below their original expectations or even wiping out their accounts entirely in a short period of … [Read more...] about Beginner Trading Mistakes on eToro
News in Trading on eToro
Market trends and asset prices are affected by a great variety of factors, news being amongst the main ones. These could be political, socio-economic, financial and company specific updates that drastically chance the trading horizon in many ways. News that positively impact a company or a market tend to raise asset prices, while negative news have the opposite … [Read more...] about News in Trading on eToro