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The financial advice you wish you’d received at 18 Good financial advice is priceless, and the sooner you get it and apply it the better off in life you’ll be. Today’s 18-year-olds who are preparing to go to university do so knowing that they are going to rack up a sizeable amount of debt by the time they graduate. Has anyone sat down with them and fully explained the impact debt has on their life? Advice about the benefits of getting a good education are echoed everywhere but strangely enough young people get little formal advice about financial planning through regular education channels. Aside from what they hear from their parents, who aren’t always the best at giving guidance on money management, they learn by experience. The internet offers lots of financial advice in return for a few keystrokes and a couple of clicks but there’s so much out there and much of it is confusing and contradictory. The financial challenges faced today make being engaged with the world of money more important than ever. Job security is something we reference in history books, banks are a very different entity to what they once were and the world is evolving at a far greater pace than it has ever done in the past and these changes are impacting more people, more quickly than ever before. Read more

A step-by-step guide on how to start trading Trading can be an exciting way to earn an additional income. However, before you start trading you need to learn a few things. Knowing what to expect, what tools you need, and a few techniques will help prepare you so your entry into trading is as smooth as possible. The following things need to be considered before you start trading: 1. Getting to know the market Traders can trade within many different markets which include the stock market, forex market, options market, and Contract for Difference (CFD) markets. The stock market involves buying/selling shares of a company. The forex market is the largest market in the world and involves the exchange of one currency for another. The options market allows participants to undertake positions in the derivative of an asset, so the option is not ownership of an underlying asset. The contract for difference (CFD) market allows traders to speculate on the rising or falling prices of instruments such as currencies, shares, indices, and commodities. When a market is moving downwards, it’s called a bear market. You can take advantage of this through ’short selling’ which involves selling assets or (derivative) you do not own in the hope of buying them back at a lower price in the future. The difference is your profit. Short selling can be very risky as your losses are unlimited and you could lose more money than you actually have in your trading account. This is because the shares could rise so you would have to cover the difference. Therefore, short selling is not advisable for novice traders. read more

Connect to the FXB Trading VPS When you apply for complimentary access to our VPS or request a monthly subscription, we’ll provide you with everything you need to activate your Virtual Private Server. Simply contact FXB Trading Support for more information: STEP 1 On your PC, click the ‘Start’ icon on the taskbar and type “Remote Desktop Connection” in the search box. Click on ‘Remote Desktop Connection’ in the search results. STEP 2 In the pop-up window that appears, type the FXB Trading VPS IP address that we provided you with and click the ‘Connect’ button. STEP 3 If you are connecting to the FXB Trading VPS for the first time, you may be asked to confirm that you want to connect. This is a security measure designed to protect you.

Trading share CFDs Explore opportunities on the most important global markets such as US as well as rising markets in Europe, Asia and beyond. Develop your positions, hedge your risks and use your portfolio as security for cross-asset-class trading, all from one account and the same innovative platform, with effective, dynamic technological tools that allow you to be in control. A contract for difference (CFD) is a common form of derivative trading. CFD trading allows you to speculate on the rising or falling prices of fast-moving global financial markets such as shares, indices, commodities, currencies etc. Why trade share CFDs? Research & analysis tools Our powerful technology allows you to manage your assets wisely. We provide effective research tools such as stock screener, charting features, fundamental and technical analysis, calendars, and access to in-house and third party analyses in order to give you the essential information to make your decisions. Dependability Technological expertise demands dependable control. Our track record of helping our clients succeed is the foundation on which you can build your success. Global access Select shares from dozens of markets in the US, Europe and Asia. Research shares directly in your platform and execute trades instantly. With FXB Trading’s global market access, you do not have to lose any opportunities. Extensive range of shares FXB Trading offers an extensive range of shares for different types of traders and market strategies.

Safe as houses? Not if you live in Australia According to Jonathan Tepper, one of the world’s experts in housing bubbles, Australia is experiencing the biggest property bubble in history. It has lasted 55 years and seen prices increase 6556% since 1961. “It is the only country we know of where middle-class houses are auctioned like paintings,” he observed recently. When it crashes it’s likely to bring Australia’s economy crashing down with it, as it’s the only sector which has driven GDP growth of late. It’s one of those rare opportunities traders relish because the volatility in the market will be big and significantly increases the chance of being able to make a huge gain from an investment. You can thank State and Federal governments for this opportunity. They have done everything they can to fuel the housing market in an effort to boost Australia’s economy and offset the decline in the value and volume of its chief exports iron ore and coal. The growth of the economy has provided governments with a source of tax revenue and proof to voters that their policies result in economic success. The Australian media has also been complicit in the perpetuation of the property bubble. Objective reporting on property has disappeared because the Murdoch and Fairfax duopoly, which controls media output in the country, have been protecting their only major growth profit centres realestate.com.au and Domain the country’s two largest real estate portals. Headlines celebrating a 26-year-old train driver who services the debt on five million dollars worth of property with his salary and rental income have become commonplace, with hordes of others being similarly celebrated for their achievements. The formula for success which has enabled individuals on modest incomes to gain ownership of seven figure property portfolios comes through the black magic of cross-collateralised residential mortgages, where Australian banks allow the unrealised capital gain of one property to secure financing to purchase another property. Read more

Currency heat Currency heat map provides a graphical representation of the relative strengths of major and exotic currency pairs in comparison with each other. This tool allows you to sort major currencies to view current 24 and 48-hour historical data movements to produce a clear overview of the forex market. To gain access to our Currency heat map, register by clicking the button below:

Bitcoin mania: Join the rush or beware the bubble? When the Wall Street Journal runs a headline that reads Bitcoin: Even Grandma Wants In On The Action, you’re simply compelled to find out more about the stand-out cryptocurrency that is grabbing all the attention. For months now, Bitcoin’s rapid price swings have been prompting volatility-starved investors to join the biggest speculative boom since the dotcom fever in the 1990s. In the space of 24 hours this week, Bitcoin rallied to an all-time high of $11,434 before sinking as much as 21% to $9,009, having started 2017 at $968.23, according research site CoinDesk. The temptation to join the rush is tempered by the fear that its value is being driven purely on speculation and that the bubble is about to burst. Then John McAfee – founder of the eponymously named software – doubled down on his previous prediction and claimed this week: “I’ll eat my own d**k on national TV if Bitcoin doesn’t surpass $1 million by 2020.” More and more investors have chosen to set aside Bitcoin’s questionable past, for instance its use by criminal elements, and focused on the potential that it could replace gold as an investment to hold when faith ebbs in fiat currencies. Read more

Currency converter Our currency converter tool helps you carry out conversions on a range of currencies quickly and easily using live market rates. In order to use the currency converter, select your currency, the currency you would like to convert to, and the sum you would like converted. Then click ‘calculate’ and the currency converter will complete the requested conversion. Our currency converter is also available for mobile devices as part of our Trading calculators app. Download the app. https://goo.gl/ZCwF8Z

Grow with us FXB Trading is reaching out to money managers and introducing brokers (IB) in online trading with a partnership opportunity that will take your revenue to the next level, and which can expand your business beyond the scope of its current limits. Our highly successful business model also accommodates affiliate managers and investors who are looking for a vehicle that will provide a new revenue stream without the need for any hands-on involvement in online trading itself. FXB Trading’s rise in the online trading industry has been a qualified success with exceptional growth achieved in this highly competitive $5 trillion industry over a relatively short period of time. Our success has been underpinned by a formula that combines unbeatable spread prices and industry leading commission rates combined with a support package that is more than a match for anyone in the industry. Part of our growth has been as a result of partnering with individuals who are looking to grow their networks but need someone who can provide the expertise, tools and incentives necessary to accelerate their own growth. At FXB Trading, our business model is broad enough to accommodate simple ‘Refer a Friend’ partnerships (which yield $250 per referral) to fully established white labels that have reached their potential in their current guise and are now ready to benefit from new support and marketing services. FXB is able to provide partners with branded education programmes encompassing webinars, seminars, workshops and events which will maximise your existing traders’ volume and attract new clients. Read more

Forex slippage and price improvement Slippage is a phenomenon where prices may change as a trade is being placed; therefore, traders may enter or exit a trade at a price that is higher or lower than they wanted. This occasionally happens because of high volatility, unexpected market news, economic data and news releases, opening and closing hours. Whenever there is an imbalance of buyers, sellers, prices and trade volumes, prices will need to change and trade orders have to be adjusted to the next available price. Slippage should be regarded as a positive indication that the trader is engaging with a fair and transparent market. Slippage cannot be completely avoided, but it can be reduced. One way for traders to reduce the risk of experiencing slippage is to confirm that their brokerage works with a number of liquidity providers. Another way for traders to avoid slippage is to try to avoid trading during periods of high volatility. Volatile trading environments usually increase the chances for slippage as price moves at a faster pace and at wider intervals. FXB Trading works with a number of liquidity providers to ensure that our clients always receive the best market prices.

FXB Trading app for the on the go trader Manage your trades and investments while you are on the go with the FXB Trading mobile app. Get access to the members' area and get the latest news affecting the markets whether you are on your smartphone or your tablet. Place your trades instantly with one-click trading and have complete control over your trading account anywhere, anytime. Download the FXB Trading app on Google Play or the App store: https://goo.gl/m76M9i

Join the few who gain from economic Armageddon The warning signs that a market crash is looming are becoming louder and more frequent. Despite this, most market participants are behaving like it can never happen. In fact, bullish trading is pushing the markets to new highs on an almost daily basis. The warnings are seen, heard and then ignored. Join the few who will take advantage of what’s about to happen. The same few who profited handsomely when billions were lost in the last global economic crisis almost a decade ago rather than those who simply follow the herd. For most people these warnings are like the graphic images printed on today’s packets of cigarettes, they spell out the dangers and yet all the same people are still smoking. Warnings about an impending market crash are being made by people who predicted with considerable accuracy in 2006 and 2007 what was ahead when the US sub-prime mortgage market collapsed and triggered the global financial crisis. The one thing these analysts can’t predict is an exact time and place for when the crash will happen. It’s the same reason people continue to smoke; nobody can say with certainty the number of cigarettes required to kill a person. So, trading continues regardless until the day the sudden dramatic drop in prices exceeds the 10 per cent threshold that officially marks the point that the crash has arrived. Read more

Australia’s economy is going down and under Australia recently recorded its 104th consecutive quarter of growth without a recession, an achievement which breaks the record set by the Netherlands. It prompted Australia’s federal Treasurer Scott Morrison to claim that the economy was in “surprisingly good shape”. His statement is reminiscent of that old joke. How can you tell if a politician is lying? His lips are moving. Australia’s economy is not in good shape. Its growth has been built on demand for commodities like coal and steel from China and investment in an over-inflated property market that has been fuelled by years of cheap credit. These dual dependencies are about to be brutally exposed. The exact timing and full impact of Australia’s economic tailspin is unknown. However, a precise date and exact knowledge of its magnitude are unnecessary in order to take advantage of the collapse as a trader. The circumstances that make an economic crash inevitable are already in place and it is far better to be five months early rather than five minutes late for an opportunity like this. The inevitability of Australia’s financial meltdown is in part due to an external factor which it has no control over: China. Societe Generale’s China economist Wei Yao recently said: “Chinese banks are looking down the barrel of a staggering $1.7 trillion worth of losses”. Hyaman Capital’s Kyle Bass calls China a “$34 trillion experiment” which is “exploding”, where Chinese bank losses “could exceed 400% of the US banking losses incurred during the sub-prime crisis”. Read more

Market Sentiment Market sentiment indicators evaluate investor sentiment – whether investors feel bullish or bearish about the market. The data used to calculate these indicators is the accumulation of a variety of fundamental and technical factors which include price history, economic reports, seasonal factors, and national and world events. To gain access to our Market sentiment indicators, register by clicking the button below:

Alibaba’s global perspective sends share price soaring Alibaba’s (BABA) ongoing experimentation with new ways to lure shoppers into spending their money, diversification and expansion into new territories has earned widespread approval in the markets, pushing its share price to record highs of $192.12 ahead of their quarterly earnings report (November 2). The Chinese e-commerce giant’s shares have more than doubled in value this year (see chart) with much of Alibaba’s growth being fueled by the internet retailing boom in China. The move into cloud computing is currently loss-making, but with the number of users almost doubling to 1 million in a year and expansion into Malaysia and India it is expected to turn that around. Also, Alibaba’s diversification into groceries, digital entertainment and financial services are showing potential for future growth. Alibaba’s goal is to reach 2 billion customers around the world within 20 years. In some cases, it has begun with digital payments, as in India. In others it has invested in e-commerce sites, as with Lazada, in South-East Asia. But it intends to build a broad range of services within each market, including payments, e-commerce and travel services, and then link local platforms with Alibaba’s in China. Alibaba’s recent success has, in part, been helped by Beijing’s severe restrictions on foreign internet companies which has allowed them to benefit from the boom in e-commerce while only contending with domestic competition. However, at the core of Alibaba’s success has been innovation. Sales events like its ‘11.11 Global Shopping Festival’ have been phenomenally successful and provide a platform upon which Alibaba experiment with new forms of retail and customer engagement which rely extensively on interactivity, technology and consumer analytics. Read more

Trading analysis app The Trading analysis app offers all the tools you need to track, analyse and stay up-to-date with the financial markets so that you never miss a trading opportunity while you are on the go. Get quick access to all our tools which include technical analysis, fundamental analysis, calendars, historical volatility, weekly video reviews and market news. What's in the app? Technical analysis is a method that uses historical data, technical indicators, mathematical calculations and chart patterns in order to identify trends and market movements to make predictions. Fundamental analysis is an in-depth study of the underlying forces of the economy. Historical volatility reflects the past price movement of an underlying asset. Market news covers latest forex, indices, commodities, and stock market news. Weekly video review provides weekly analysis on the top financial instruments traded in the market. Economic calendar shows all key economic events, data and forecasts for the global financial markets. Holidays calendar shows holidays for major financial markets. Interest rates calendar shows the interest rates for all national banks around the world. Dividends calendar shows when companies will announce dividends.

Starbucks might be about to surprise Wall Street For years Starbucks Corporation’s (SBUX) shares have mirrored their phenomenal success, but recently the coffee giant has come under attack from the likes of McDonalds and other fast food giants as well as indie coffee shops which has been reflected in the value of their share price. After reaching a peak price of $64.87 in June, Starbucks shares are down 1.41% overall this year. However, Starbucks has expanded into new territories and brought greater convenience to its clients with the use of innovation which has prompted some analysts to predict that the coffee-making giant will surprise Wall Street when it releases its fourth quarter earnings on November 2. Starbucks experienced tremendous growth between 2011 and 2016 with sales growth above 5%. It all changed in the third quarter of 2016 when sales growth was just 4% while for the first time transaction growth was flat. For the next quarter, sales growth remained below 5% while transaction growth was negative (-1%). Starbucks’ growth has been affected by competition from indie coffee shops and traditional fast food giants who have widened their menus to capture some of the coffee drinking market. Indie coffee shops are opening everywhere and have taken away the trend-focused millennials market, while the price-focused crowd is now going to McDonalds for their coffee. Changing consumer preferences have had a big influence on Starbuck’s recent performance. The competition has expanded their menu options and physical store locations to better reach a wider customer base which has drawn consumers away from Starbucks and resulted in the slow down of sales growth. Read more

Fed rate monitor tool Interest rate changes in the US are felt throughout the markets, where even a 0.25% increase or decrease is capable of triggering volatility. This tool gauges expectations from market participants about the probability of a change in interest rates when the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) next meets to discuss monetary policy. The further beyond a 50% probability the indicator suggests an interest rate hike is likely, the higher the likelihood that the FOMC will increase interest rates. Anything below 50% probability reflects the sentiment that a rate rise is unlikely. To gain access to our Fed rate monitor tool, register by clicking on the button below:

Bitcoin takes a big stride away from fringes of finance CME Group’s announcement on Tuesday (October 31) that it intends to offer futures on Bitcoin this month sent the cryptocurrency surging past $6,400 for the first time; the group’s move has been viewed as bringing Bitcoin a step closer to acceptance within mainstream finance by placing it alongside the CME’s stable of futures on interest rates, stock indices, commodities and currencies. Bitcoin’s price has soared from $966 at the start of the year, breaking through the $5,000 mark for the first time on October 11 before settling at $6,362.65 in afternoon trading on October 31, up by 4% for the day. Futures are derivatives contracts that investors and companies typically use to speculate on prices or hedge risk against turns in the market. Other major markets like stocks, bonds, commodities and currencies all have derivatives based on them. CME’s futures option would allow investors to hedge bets that the price of bitcoin will rise, something that is difficult at present. CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, explained that the futures will be cash-settled and based on the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate, a Bitcoin price index it launched last year. The news comes as a surprise because in September CME president Bryan Durkin told Bloomberg: “I really don’t see us going forward with a futures contract in the very near future.” Read More

Historical volatility Historical volatility reflects the past price movements of an underlying asset. Generally, this is calculated by determining the average deviation from the average price of a financial instrument in the given time period. Historical volatility is important because it helps to predict future price movements and estimate or calculate risk.

Who should you trust with your money? How many of you reading this have or had a bank account with HSBC? My guess is that more of you have banked with them than any other major bank. And why shouldn’t you. After all, they were known for being the world’s local bank and are amongst the biggest in the world. They’ve been around so long and are so big that trusting them is implicit. You don’t even bother looking at the library of licences they hold for the myriad of financial services they offer. But have they earned your trust? Cairn Energy trusted HSBC to carry out a $3.5 billion foreign exchange deal for them in 2011. The Financial Times reported recently that US prosecutors have accused HSBC of turning an illicit profit from the exchange by exploiting the confidential information they had of Cairn’s sizeable order. It’s a practice also referred to as scalping and authorities claim it earned HSBC over $8 million at Cairn’s expense. It’s far from an isolated incident. Reuters reported in December 2012 that HSBC agreed to pay a record $1.92 billion in fines to US authorities for allowing itself to be used to launder drug money flowing out of Mexico and terrorist organisations as well as other offences which were loosely described as banking lapses. HSBC benefited from a deferred prosecution agreement from the Justice Department and Chief Executive Stuart Gulliver said at the time of the judgement: “We accept responsibility for our past mistakes. We have said we are profoundly sorry for them, and we do so again. The HSBC of today is a fundamentally different organization from the one that made those mistakes. Read More..

Select your ideal trading account We have a great choice of Live and Demo trading accounts for you at FXB Trading, so whether you want to test your trading strategies in our demo trading environment or trade the markets for real by opening a live trading account, we have the solution for you! Trade Live Our range of Live trading accounts has been devised to meet the needs of any trader. So, whether you are new to trading, finding your trading rhythm, an experienced investor or a professional trader, you’ll find an FXB Trading account that surpasses your expectations. Demo Trade Your demo account is the perfect environment to improve your trading skills and test new strategies before investing your own money. Our demo accounts mimic real market conditions and come preloaded with $50,000 of virtual funds. Open your demo today.

Introducing Skrill at FXB Trading FXB trading have introduced Skrill as a payment method for funding and withdrawing from your account. If you already have a Skrill account, you’ll be aware that Skrill is an international electronic wallet that you can maintain in your local currency and fund by transferring funds from your bank account, cheque, credit/debit cards or via alternative payment methods available in your country. You can use Skrill for secure online purchases without worrying about disclosing your credit card information. It’s a safe and efficient online payment method that does not require its users to send payment information every time they make a transaction. The option to use Skrill is just one of many trusted, international payment service providers that are available to traders at FXB Trading. How do I fund the Skrill account? Please see Skrill’s fees for the list of funding methods available in your country as well as respective fees. How can I make a purchase using Skrill? Skrill is fully integrated via the ‘Deposit Methods’ screen. While in the members area, click on ‘Deposit Funds’, you will see an option to use Skrill. Please click on the ‘Select’ button located on the Skrill payment method. Read More..

Funding your trading account Depositing and withdrawing funds is fast and efficient due to the number of secure payment methods that we offer. Deposits Login to your Member Area Navigate to ‘Deposit Funds’ Choose your preferred fund withdrawal method (online payment gateway, bank transfer or credit/ debit card) Submit your request. It’s that simple. WITHDRAW Login to your Member Area Navigate to ‘Withdraw Funds’ Choose your preferred payment method (online payment gateway, bank transfer or credit/ debit card) Submit your request. It’s that simple

Microsoft flying high on wings of Cloud business Over the last few years Microsoft (MSFT) has dramatically changed direction as a company to generate new sources of revenue and in doing so altered consumer perception of the brand and impressed a number of Wall Street analysts who are eagerly awaiting the company’s quarterly earnings report (October 26) which they hope will confirm their selection astheir top large cap pick. Under CEO Satya Nadella the company is now well-placed to enjoy a period of sustained growth with growing revenue derived from its Cloud offering (which is well on target to reach the $20 billion annually predicted by Nadella by 2018) and increased revenues from new ventures as well as revitalization of revenue from its existing portfolio of products. Former CEO Steve Ballmer took the initial decision to move into Cloud services and turn Office into a subscription based product. However, when Nadella picked up the baton in February 2014, he ditched many of the business practices that had been in place when the company dominated the marketplace with its Windows operating system. Back when Microsoft lead the PC market it sold copies of Office or parts of it (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) to run on them, but then smartphones and tablets ate away at its market by giving users computing power in the palm of their hands which also created a perception that the PC giant was now behind the curve. Read More..