What is a trading indicator and how it helps you as a trader

A trading indicator plays a big role in helping you make informed trading decisions. Learn how it works and improves your trading strategy.

Forex Margin Calculator: How to use, importance, and advantages

What is Algo Trading

Discover the world of algo trading. Learn how trading algorithms, trading signals, and machine learning techniques are revolutionising modern finance.

Forex Trading: All you need to know and how to begin.

Looking to learn how to trade forex? Our guide on forex trading will tell you everything you need to know.

Understanding major pairs in forex: things you need to know (with examples)

Major pairs in forex are the most frequently traded currency pairs within the foreign exchange market.

Stocks: Definition & Types

How to transfer funds to MetaTrader in your markets.com account

Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide on how to transfer funds to MetaTrader in your markets.com trading account.

What are financial instruments?

What are financial instruments? What are the types of financial instruments? Read our easy-to-understand guide to find out everything you need to know.

What is a day order in trading?

What is a day order in trading? Read our simple explanation to find out everything you need to know about market day orders.

What are futures in trading?

What are futures in trading? Read our easy-to-understand simple guide to find out everything you need to know.

What is a currency pair?

What is a currency pair? How do currency pairs work? Find out everything you need to know in our easy-to-understand guide to currency pairs.

How do commodity CFD markets work?

Discover how commodity CFD markets work and the benefits of trading them. Learn about hard and soft commodities and gain exposure to oil, gold, agricultural products and more with markets.com. Understand the potential risks involved and the importance of diversification and risk management to make informed decisions.

What is the FOMC?

What is the FOMC? What does the FOMC stand for? Find out everything about the US Federal Open Market Committee in our easy-to-read guide.

What is the Bank of England?

Delve into the Bank of England's functions, main rates, and roles, and learn how it impacts the UK economy and financial markets. Discover what traders should pay attention to and explore the potential consequences of a BoE collapse.

What is Forex?

Learn about the foreign exchange market and its intricacies with our comprehensive guide on forex margin trading, currency volatility, spreads, order types, and trend identification techniques.

What is exposure in trading?

Learn about exposure in trading and the different types, including market, sector, asset, and currency exposure. Discover the importance of managing exposure through diversification, hedging, position sizing, and stop-loss orders to reduce risk and improve trading outcomes.

How to add an asset to your favourites

On the markets.com app your ‘Favourites’ tab is a great place to keep track of all the assets that you are most interested in.

What is Hedging?

Learn about hedging in finance and investing, and the different hedging techniques, including long/short hedging and hedging with forwards contracts. Discover how these strategies can be used to minimize risk and protect against adverse market movements.

What is a trade execution?

What is a trade execution? Find out in our easy-to-read guide on what we mean when we say ‘execute trades’.

What are ETFs?

What are ETFs? Read our easy to understand guide to find everything you need to know about ETFs in investing.

ChatGPT and algo trading

ChatGPT is taking the world by storm. You may also be wondering what the deal is with ChatGPT and how it could affect your trading strategy moving forward. What is ChatGPT? How does ChatGPT work? Can you use ChatGPT to trade? What is algo trading?

How to Invest in Formula 1

In 2017, F1 came under the ownership of Liberty Media and became a publicly listed company. However, it is only a tracking stock, enabling investors to focus solely on the Formula One aspect of Liberty Media's business. Since the acquisition, Liberty Media has been committed to expanding the reach of F1, particularly in the United States. According to CEO Stefano Domenicali, F1's popularity has grown substantially since the takeover, with FWONA doubling in value over the last five years.

Understanding Crypto CFDs: Advantages and Risks

Learn about crypto CFD trading. Explore advantages and risks of trading crypto CFDs.

What is CPI?

Learn about the Consumer Price Index (CPI) - an economic indicator that measures the average change in prices of a basket of goods and services. Discover why CPI is important for traders, investors, and policymakers, and how it is calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Explore the various factors that influence CPI, such as changes in the cost of production, supply and demand, government policies, and global events, and how understanding these factors can aid in predicting and managing inflation.