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The South Sea Bubble
The South Sea Bubble occurred in 1720, and it centred on the South Sea Company…
Amazon and the Mystery ‘Cadaver’
If you’re a parent, then you know just how hard it is to name your…
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Turning Market Volatility into Opportunity – What the VIX Is Telling Us
Have you been on the market rollercoaster this past week? The VIX, also known as the Fear Index, has been…
Turning Market Volatility to Your Advantage
5 Ways to Capitalise on Market Volatility (+2 bonus ideas) Global markets are currently reeling from the impacts of extreme…
Listen to what FXEmpire thinks about us.
As a top financial news and analysis platform, FXEmpire is well known for its professional and unbiased reviews. Here you…
How to Invest During Wars
The Impact of Wars on Global Markets War significantly influences global financial markets, often triggering immediate, profound reactions and long-term…
Investing During High Inflation – A Comprehensive Overview
Introduction In a world where economic landscapes shift rapidly, understanding the dynamics of inflation is crucial for any investor. Inflation,…
Investing in Real Estate vs Capital Markets: A Comprehensive Guide
In the dynamic world of investments, two prominent paths stand out: real estate and capital markets. Both avenues offer unique…
STEP INTO THE FUTURE OF TRADING WITH AVAFUTURES, POWERED BY AVATRADE
PRESS RELEASE LONDON, UK., 19th JUNE 2024 – Award-winning online trading broker, AvaTrade, has launched AvaFutures, a revolutionary futures trading…
AvaTrade Wins Best Trading Features UAE Award for 2024
We’re excited to announce that AvaTrade has won the “Best Trading Features UAE” award for 2024 from Global Business Review…
AvaTrade Wins Most Trusted Trading Platform in UAE 2024 Award
We’re thrilled to announce that AvaTrade has won the “Most Trusted Trading Platform in UAE 2024” award from International Business…
New Developments in Cryptocurrency ETFs: Ethereum, Solana, and Ripple
Introduction to Ethereum ETFs One of the most exciting developments in the Ethereum ecosystem is the introduction of Ethereum-based Exchange…
Strategic Diversification in the AI and Semiconductor Titans
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor stocks have transcended beyond hype to become substantial pillars of the global…
The Rise of Dogecoin 2.0 – Impact and Analysis on Dogecoin’s Market
The Rise of Dogecoin 2.0 – Impact and Analysis on Dogecoin’s Market The introduction of Dogecoin 2.0 (DOGE2) has stirred…
Bitcoin ETFs Shake Up the Crypto World – Focus on IBIT
Over the past year, the cryptocurrency market has seen an exciting new development, which has been a major driver of…
Get Ready for the Bitcoin Halving NOW – Top 5 Things You Need to Know
The Bitcoin community is buzzing with excitement as the next halving event gets set for later this week. Estimated for…
2024 Bitcoin Halving -What You Need to Know and How to Prepare
Bitcoin halving is a big deal in the world of cryptocurrencies. It happens about every four years and cuts the…
Chasing Dreams and Shattering Glass Ceilings: Jessica Hawkins and the Journey of Women in Racing and Finance
In a dynamic exchange spanning Formula One® racing and finance, Jessica Hawkins, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team’s driver ambassador…
Conquer The Markets Together With AvaSocial
Are you tired of trading in isolation, wondering if you’re making the right moves? Welcome to AvaSocial, where trading becomes…
AVATRADE OFFERS INTEREST ON BALANCE FOR SELECT CUSTOMERS
LONDON, UK., DECEMBER 18th, 2023 – AvaTrade the award-winning and customer-centric online trading broker, introduces a new, unique benefit. AvaTrade’s…
The New Norm in Finance: Thriving in Day Trading from Your Living Room
Day trading has emerged as a viable avenue for financial growth and independence in the current digitised era. Yet, navigating…
AvaTrade’s Trading Signals! Discover the Game-Changing Tool for Effortless Trading
In the fast-paced world of trading, staying ahead of the game is crucial. It requires constant vigilance, analysis, and the…
My Experiences From International Women’s Day: A Panel Hosted by Aston Martin F1™ Team and AvaTrade
On International Women’s Day, Aston Martin Cognizant Aramco F1™ Team hosted a panel discussion moderated by me, AvaTrade’s Chief Analyst,…
AvaTrade and Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team Join Forces to Support Women
Dear women, if you’re reading this, you’re likely interested in taking control of your financial objectives. And you’re not alone!…
Top Performing Sectors for 2022
No Santa Claus Rally this year? It’s looking like traders aren’t going to get their Christmas miracle. In fact, 2022…
Celebrating female traders everywhere
My gender is irrelevant to my trading success I am a woman, but I have always seen that as irrelevant…
It’s Bitcoin’s 13th Birthday – Why Should You be Excited?
Another blinding year for Bitcoin, with gains of 106%*, the launch of the Bitcoin ETF, which marked a watershed moment…
How to Make the Most of Black Friday Sales Without Going Shopping
Do Black Friday From the Comfort of Your Own Home, and Trade the Brands You Love Black Friday is like…
The COVID-19 Crash of 2020
The year 2020 was a precarious one for the entire world, and in the stock market, it was not any…
The 2015-16 Chinese Market Crash
The Chinese stock market has always been a curious one for investors. It is mainly retail-dominated, making it a dangerous…
The Flash Crash of 2010
On May 6th, 2010, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) tumbled over 1000 points, which represented a plunge of over…
The Financial Crisis of 2007-08
Also referred to as the Subprime Mortgage Crisis, the financial crisis of 2007/08 was triggered by the collapse of the…
Dot-Com Bubble Burst of 2000
Dubbed the Internet bubble, the dot com bubble burst of 2000 is one of the most significant stock market crashes…
Asian Financial Crisis of 1997
Also known as the Asian Contagion, the Asian Financial crisis of 1997 started in Thailand as the country allowed its…
Japanese Asset Bubble Burst of 1992
Japan experienced a period of boom in the early 1980s, which saw stocks and land prices appreciate immeasurably. Easy credit…
‘Black Monday’ Crash of 1987
The ‘Black Monday’ crash of 1987 refers to the date of October 19th, 1987, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
World Environment Day Brings Special 10% Spread Reduction!
Saturday, June 5th is ‘World Environment Day’ and here at AvaTrade we’re giving you a real opportunity to mark the…
Wall Street Crash of 1929
Also known as the Great Crash, the Wall Street Crash of 1929 is widely regarded as the worst economic crisis…
The Panic of 1907
The panic of 1907 was a short-lived financial crisis that saw the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) tank over 50%…
The Stock Market Crash of 1873
The American economy experienced a great boom after the Civil War. In particular, railroad construction was thriving, with over 35,000…
The South Sea Bubble
The South Sea Bubble occurred in 1720, and it centred on the South Sea Company that was formed in 1711…
The 1637 Tulip Craze
In the 17th century, the Dutch became obsessed with buying tulip bulbs. Prices of the then exotic and luxurious flower…
Make Mondays Better With AvaTrade’s ‘Ultimate Guide to Trading’ eBook!
The weekend may be over, but fear not! Just before the Monday blues start to kick in, we are surprising…
St. Patricks Day Celebration
Get 33% Spread Reduction on ALL stocks! We love an excuse for a celebration at AvaTrade, and there is rarely…
Top Cryptocurrencies to Follow in 2021
The past few years have been exciting for those who are interested in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Litecoin, Tron, and Uniswap.…
Ethereum Performance During COVID-19
If you are interested in investing in the second-largest cryptocurrency in the world, Ethereum, first, it’s important to know how…
Bitcoin’s Performance During COVID-19
Even if you have tried to avoid it, you can’t have missed Bitcoin’s astonishing price hikes throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.…
AvaTradeGO App Wins Best Trading App 2021
We are proud to have won ‘The Best Trading App’ award for our app AvaTradeGO from DayTrading.com. DayTrading, a very…
Bitcoin Price Break Above 50K Again, How High Will It Go?
Bitcoin price broke our target of 50K yesterday and the price never touched the stop-loss. Now, the BTC price is…
Bitcoin 50K Price Level
BTC price has made another attempt at the 50K price level today again. This is the second attempt, and by…
Spreading the Love, by Reducing the Spreads, –20% on Valentine Stocks
Step aside flowers and chocolates, what we really want this Valentines is something more meaningful. That’s why we are spreading…
AvaTrade Bags a Whopping Six Awards in 2021
An excellent way to start the year with a plethora of awards received from ForexBrokers.com. 1 Innovation Best in Class…
AvaTrade Launches AvaOptions WebTrader
Dublin: AvaTrade, an award-winning CFD broker – and among the largest and most regulated in the market – is proud…
Fireside Chat with AvaTrade CEO Dáire Ferguson
Whilst one of the most challenging years in history was drawing to a close, Finance Magnates was joined by Dáire…
Social trading: the latest way to trade?
As of 2019, the average daily social media usage of internet users worldwide amounted to 144 minutes per day, up…
The benefits of social trading in a volatile market
By Dáire Ferguson, CEO, AvaTrade Trading financial markets can be a daunting prospect. Success requires both extensive knowledge and experience, and acquiring…
AvaTrade Wins Best Tailored Professional Product 2020
We are proud to let you know that the Global Forex Awards have announced that AvaTrade has won their ‘Best…
The Countdown to Black Friday Begins
The best kind of Friday is a black one, and from November 26th -30th every day is Black Friday here…
AvaTrade now supporting deposits via PayPal and RapidTransfer
AvaTrade continues to grow its customer offering by adding PayPal and Rapid Transfer to its supported payment methods. Dublin: AvaTrade’s…
Exclusive: AvaTrade Introduces New Social Trading App
Forex and CFD broker, AvaTrade announced that it has launched a new innovative copy-trading solution to help users connect with other traders…
AvaTrade launches new copy trading solution: AvaSocial
Dublin: AvaTrade, an award-winning CFD broker, announced today the exciting launch of its new copy-trading solution – AvaSocial. This innovative…
Best Global Forex Broker 2020 – FXScouts
We are proud to share the news that FXScouts has awarded us “The Best Global Forex Broker 2020”. This is…
Election Madness: 3 Days of 33% Spread Reduction!
Take advantage of our festive 33% spread reduction on EURUSD, NASDAQ, S&P500, Dow Jones and Crude Oil! Hurry up, this…
Online trading on the rise amid increased market volatility during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives. Setting aside the health implications, twelve months ago we could…
When Art Becomes Life, Trade Pork Belly Futures!
One question, what does the utterly hilarious movie Trading Places, with Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd, have in common with…
AvaTrade App Wins “Best Forex Trading App 2020”
We are delighted to announce that our AvaTrade App has received the Best Trading App 2020 award by Global Forex…
How has the online trading landscape changed in 2020?
This year has been all about change following the outbreak of coronavirus and the subsequent global economic downturn which has…
AvaTrade App awarded Best Forex Mobile Trading app in Global Forex Awards 2020
24 September 2020 – Dublin: AvaTrade, one of the largest, most regulated CFD brokers on the market, is delighted to…
Unlimited upside; limited downside : Dáire Ferguson on AvaProtect
One of the more interesting recent innovations we’ve seen in the Retail FX and CFD space has been trading insurance.…
Retail Investors Have More Time and Incentive to Invest, but How Can They Stay Safe?
Financial markets have been on a rollercoaster for some time as first geopolitical tensions and then a global pandemic swept…
AvaTrade named Best Affiliate Programme 2020 by International Investor Magazine
The International Investor audience has recognised AvaTrade’s exclusive forex affiliate partnership programme to award AvaTrade the Best Affiliate Programme 2020…
How options trading has evolved for the masses
Over the last few years, the practice of options trading has grown substantially. This growth has coincided with a series…
AvaTrade Q&A with CEO Dáire Ferguson
We sat down with CEO Dáire Ferguson to talk about what’s going on at AvaTrade and the changes he is seeing in trading. We can’t ignore…
The continuing evolution of online options trading for retail investors
Borne on a wave of volatility started by US-China trade tensions, Brexit and now a global pandemic, the practice of…
Maximum profits, minimal risks: The future of online trading
At a time where savings rates – and pretty much all other traditional forms of consumer investment – leave little…
AvaTrade launches AvaProtect for desktop trading
Innovative risk management tool offers guaranteed protection from losses on open positions on the AvaTrade WebTrader Dublin: AvaTrade, an award-winning…
Stop Throwing Your Money Away
Join the Tens of Thousands of Stock Exchange Traders Who Have Left the Bank Do you pay high fees and…
Can you profit from market volatility & protect your assets?
From Brexit through to the Coronavirus pandemic, high levels of volatility in the currency markets have become a familiar sight…
AvaTrade Wins Again!
AvaTrade was recently awarded the title of “No. 1 Broker” of 2020 by the European, one of Europe’s top business…
Best Options Mobile Trading Experience
AvaTrade clients can now trade on AvaOptions – an advanced new platform comprising FX and Options trading and more. Dublin,…
The Future of Risk Management with AvaProtect™
Imagine opening as many trades as you like with no risk of losing your hard-earned cash. Now you can. Starting…
How to Invest in Cryptocurrencies
Why Do People Invest in Cryptocurrencies? Cryptocurrencies rose to stardom in 2017-2018, despite having been around for almost a decade…
‘Tis The Season to Trade Jolly: Enjoy AvaTrade’s ‘12 Stocks of Christmas’ Celebration!
When it comes to shopping, we all know that the Christmas holiday season is the craziest time of the year.…
AvaTrade Refer a Friend Programme
In the 19th century, the gold rush was booming. You might think that the miners and mining companies were the…
AvaTrade Reduces Spreads and Becomes One of The Most Competitive Brokers Around!
Dublin, Nov 5th, 2019: AvaTrade, the leading forex and CFD broker, announced today the reduction of its spreads by up…
Blocking Ledgers – How the BlockChain Works
Whether or not there is a Satoshi Nakamoto is a moot point. What is clear is that in the aftermath…
Survey: Millennials More Likely to Make Risky UNREGULATED Investments
AvaTrade Presents First ‘State of Canadian Forex’ Survey TORONTO – September 16, 2019… According to a survey conducted by AvaTrade…
AvaTrade is introducing three new crypto pairs
AvaTrade is introducing three new crypto pairs and updating three others as the world – both financial and otherwise –…
AvaTrade Ramps Up Crypto Offering
Over the past year, AvaTrade has steadily added crypto instruments to its offering as client demand continues to see growth.
LIBRA – Facebook’s Pound of Freedom
“Faceboook’s decision to enter the crypto craze has legislators are up in arms. Are they worried about regulation or scared…
The Rise of Bitcoin…Again!
Bitcoin is making its comeback; whether it will rise to, or surpass its former 2017 glory is unknown, but the…
AvaTrade Expands Access to CPattern’s Guardian Angel
AvaTrade, a foreign exchange (forex) and contracts for difference (CFD) broker, and CPattern, announced this Wednesday in a joint statement…
AvaTrade Further Reduces Crypto Spreads
It all began when Bitcoin strangely added $500 on April 2nd following a rumour that the SEC was finally authorising…
NOPEC and the De-dollarization of Oil Trading
The No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act (NOPEC) has dominated the headlines in recent months, threatening to cause a…
History of Money
The concept of money is almost as old as human civilisation. Money, as we know it now, derives its value…
How do you choose the right broker?
The first thing a smart investor needs to know is that the more regulation a broker holds, the better. Lack…
How Do Cryptocurrencies Work? Cryptocurrency FAQ
Cryptocurrencies are a form of digital money that runs on a completely new monetary system, which is decentralised and peer-to-peer.…
Why trade cryptocurrency CFDs with AvaTrade
On our site you can find additional usefull information on the following topics: Cryptocurrency trading with AvaTrade; A guide on…
Warren Buffett’s Risk Taking Experience
People look at the rich and powerful and sometimes feel that they’ve always been that way. What many don’t see…
Unicorn Companies and Their Magical Touch
People tend to appreciate rare objects, and the rarer they get the more valuable they become. Unicorn companies obtain their…
Trading: back to the roots
Trading goes back further than 3000 BC when we began to trade goods and services with each other. It can…
Contrarian Views in Trading
Sir John Templeton was arguably one of the greatest investors to ever walk the earth. A true contrarian, he knew…
Facebook: The Fall of Giants
Facebook belongs to an exclusive group of companies, often referred to as FANG (short for Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google).…
Robin Hood and Black Monday
Paul Tudor Jones is an American investor and founder of ‘The Robin Hood Foundation’, a foundation that has donated over…
OPEC – A Hidden Message
In 1960, at a conference in Baghdad, the countries of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iran, Iraq and Venezuela resolved to form…
The BackRub That Could
Sergey Brin and Larry Page, the co-founders of Google, are definitely big fans of wordplay. They seem to be attracted…
Amazon and the Mystery ‘Cadaver’
If you’re a parent, then you know just how hard it is to name your kids – You don’t want…
Short on Stocks, But Not on Funds!
Jesse Lauriston Livermore is probably the most famous stock trader in the history of the business. This is because, early…
Global Companies CEOs – Elon Musk (Tesla)
While the fictional Marvel Universe has Tony Stark, there is a real-world equivalent: Elon Musk. In fact, after Time Magazine…
Bill Gates – The Birth of Microsoft
Sometimes, it all starts with a name; Bill Gates literally means: ‘the gate of money.’ Bill Gates has been one…
Jeff Bezos – The Man Behind Amazon
Jeff Bezos is the CEO and founder of Amazon, the world’s largest retailer. He owns 16% of the company, and…
Tim Cook – An Apple A Day
Tim Cook is the man behind Apple, the world’s largest company in market capitalisation and actually the first US-based firm…
Mark Zuckerberg – Head of the Facebook Giant
Born on May 14th, 1984, Mark Zuckerberg is the co-founder and CEO of the social media behemoth, Facebook. Only founded…
John C. Bogle – An Investment Genius
If you asked most people who they thought was the world’s most successful investor, you could expect many of them…
The World’s Biggest Traders Series – George Soros
George Soros is a world-renowned Hungarian-American stock investor, currency speculator, businessman, social activist and philanthropist. He is also one of…
Carl Icahn – One of the World’s Biggest Traders
You need to be a very tenacious individual in order to muscle your way into the most exclusive group in…
Warren Buffett – Little Known Facts
Warren Buffett is one of the shrewdest and most successful investors in the world. As a result, he has managed…
Different Approaches to Cryptocurrency Regulation
The demand for digital currencies globally has continued to rise ever since their introduction in 2008. However, with more than…
Top 10 leading Cryptos (That Are Not Bitcoin)
Since its launch in 2009, Bitcoin has dominated the cryptocurrency scene. To this date, it remains the poster child of…
AvaTrade adds more cryptocurrencies
Dublin, December 18, 2018: AvaTrade, a leading forex and CFD broker, has taken yet another step in dominating the cryptocurrency…
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Ripple
Many traders’ portfolios enjoy the benefits of Ripple’s glitz and glam. But not everyone can afford to buy cryptos these…
Bitcoin’s 10th Anniversary
Saying that 2008 was not a good year is a serious understatement. The world was in the middle of a…
How to Value Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies are truly a unique type of investment. On any given day, a crypto may see double or even triple-digit…
Cryptocurrencies – The Future of Money?
In 2009, when the Bitcoin whitepaper came out, the idea was clear: there was a need to create a decentralised…
Cryptocurrencies in FinTech
Over the past few years, cryptocurrencies have had a big impact on the global financial niche. Although Bitcoin and most…
Are Cryptocurrencies Indeed Currencies? Part 3
As explained in the previous parts (1,2) of this article, cryptocurrencies are not considered to be assets since they do…
Are Cryptocurrencies Indeed Currencies? Part 2
To further understand the nature of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and how they relate to traditional assets, we need to…
Are Cryptocurrencies Indeed Currencies? Part 1
One of the most interesting arguments of the modern age of financial investment is that between the opponents and supporters…
Jack Ma & Alibaba’s Spectacular Rise to Success
Jack Ma, a former English teacher, made history in 2014 when his company, Alibaba Inc. set a record as the…
Marissa Mayer: What Happened to the Tech World’s Wonder Woman?
Marissa Mayer, once touted as Yahoo’s savior, left the firm in disgrace after a series of high-profile scandals. Mayer, a…
AvaTrade Collaboration with Friedberg Direct in Canada
Dublin, November 13, 2018: AvaTrade is proud to announce its new collaboration with Friedberg Direct, a division of one of…
AvaTrade Reduces Spreads by Nearly 50%
Dublin, September 4th, 2018: AvaTrade, the leading forex and CFD broker, has reduced its spreads by up to 50% across…
Manchester City Expands Partnership with AvaTrade
Dublin, June 12, 2018: English Premier League football club Manchester City has announced a new multi-year partnership with AvaTrade to…
AvaTrade Takes Crypto Lead
Dublin, February 20, 2018: AvaTrade, the leading forex and CFD broker announced today that it is adding 2 high-profile cryptocurrencies…
AvaTradeGO – innovating trading app
Dublin, November 1st 2017: AvaTrade, the leading forex and CFD broker, launched AvaTradeGO, a new MT4 based trading app. The…
AvaTrade is leading the cryptocurrency market and offer Bitcoin Cash
Dublin, August 24th, 2017: AvaTrade, the leading forex and CFD broker, has added to its already rich portfolio the newest…
Reduces Spreads Across FX Pairs & Commodities
Dublin, August 1st 2017: AvaTrade, the leading forex and CFD broker, has reduced the fixed, floating and options spreads by…
First broker to offer Ethereum, Dash & Ripple
Dublin, May 18th 2017: AvaTrade, the leading forex and CFD broker, is pleased to announce the addition of 3 rising…
