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IG MARKETS PODCAST: The Trader’s Handbook Ep11 – why demo accounts are key to a smarter trading journey
In this episode of The Trader's Handbook, Shaun Murison from IG Markets South Africa joined me to dive into the value of demo accounts for traders. A demo account provides a risk-free environment, allowing you to practice, learn, and test strategies without the pressure of real money on the line.
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IG MARKETS PODCAST: The Trader’s Handbook Ep10 – trading commodities: insights into gold, oil and market dynamics
In this episode of The Trader's Handbook. we discussed the nuances of trading popular commodities like gold and oil, comparing direct commodity trading to investing in mining stocks, and delved into the unique appeal and risks associated with each. We also covered technical patterns like double tops.
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IG MARKETS PODCAST: The Trader’s Handbook Ep9 – insights and strategies for currency markets
In this episode of The Trader's Handbook, Shaun Murison from IG Markets South Africa joined me once more to explore the fascinating and often misunderstood world of forex trading.
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IG MARKETS PODCAST: The Trader’s Handbook Ep8 – index trading opportunities
Index trading offers a number of advantages that make it popular among traders. Shaun Murison of IG Markets South Africa walks us through index trading, along with some technical indicators as well.
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The Trader’s Handbook Ep7: risk management essentials for traders
In this episode of The Trader’s Handbook, The Finance Ghost and Shaun Murison dive deep into one of the most critical aspects of trading: risk management. The hosts explore the concept of volatility and its significance in managing risk. They break down strategies like the use of stop losses, the impact of leverage, and the importance of position sizing. Shaun shares valuable tips on how traders can protect their capital during high-risk situations using tools like guaranteed stop losses and trend lines.
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The Trader’s Handbook Ep6: trading signals, market trends and strategic indicators
In this episode of The Trader's Handbook, we introduce the concept of technical trading indicators like moving averages and MACD, along with a discussion on why they are so useful.
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The Trader’s Handbook Ep5
In Episode 5 of The Trader's Handbook, we explore pairs trading strategies with the real-world example of Mr Price vs. Truworths, along with some hard lessons learnt from the demo account.
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The Trader’s Handbook Ep4
In Episode 4 of The Trader's Handbook, we explore the different types of trading strategies in pursuit of the perfect fit for each type of trader.
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The Trader’s Handbook Ep3
Aside from a look at trades in The Finance Ghost's demo account including Mr Price, Richemont and Prosus, Shaun Murison of IG Markets South Africa shared insights into how to choose the right brokerage account.
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The Trader’s Handbook Ep2
The Trader's Handbook is brought to you by IG Markets South Africa in collaboration with The Finance Ghost. This podcast series is designed to help you take your first step from investing into trading.
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The Trader’s Handbook Ep1
The Trader's Handbook is brought to you by IG Markets South Africa in collaboration with The Finance Ghost. This podcast series is designed to help you take your first step from investing into trading.
