Most common mistakes traders make: Trying to bounce back
Why bouncing back from losses is a common trading flaw
Forex, futures, or prop trading: A guide for American traders
Compare forex, futures, and prop trading for USA traders.
Introduction to types of traders: The deep dive into the day trader
Understanding the profile of day traders
Most common mistakes traders make: Sticking to a losing trade
Why sticking to losing trades is instinctive but hurts performance
Volume Profile: a translation tool from price action to traded volume levels
Discover how Volume Profile works and how to apply it in your trading
How to find your trading style: Time and risk profile
Find your ideal trading style to increase your probability of success
How to create a demo account with OANDA – video guide with Nick Syiek
Learn how to practice trading with a demo account
Why overtrading is so common and how it can slow down progress
Discover why overtrading is typical and how to avoid it
With no BLS data, traders look for new ways to gauge the strength of US jobs
Discover what releases you can learn about the US job market trends
With rising debt comes rising costs: the rise of global yields
Explore why long-term yields are rising for all OECD nations
Introduction to one of the most common trading mistakes
Discover the mistakes that every trader makes that hinder progress
Mastering order types: Your guide to smarter currency & futures trading
Master order types for smarter currency & futures trading strategies
Heikin-Ashi candles: a powerful tool for traders to identify market trends
Learn how Heikin-Ashi tool works and how to use it in your trading
Learn more about the economic calendar and why it is important for forex traders
This article explains how to read and use an economic calendar
Volume indicators: Enhance your technical analysis & trading strategies.
Discover how indicators like OBV and VWAP can enhance your strategies
A practical handbook to getting started in the world of trading – part 1
Discover trading: key vocabulary and simple steps to get started.
Master chart patterns: Learn how to trade the bull and bear flag pattern.
Learn bull and bear flag patterns for trading continuations.
Explore how to use volatility tools to refine your approach to trading
Master trading tools: volatility products and indicators
The importance of pivot points and zones in technical analysis
Learn how to spot these pivots on your charts
How to identify and trade market sentiment, from risk-on to risk-off
Master daily market sentiment to elevate your trading
The NFA's FIFO rule, its challenges and how it impacts forex trading
Learn what NFA's FIFO rule is and how it impacts trading strategies
Is algorithmic trading right for you? Explore automated systems
Explore the world of automated trading systems and strategies
OANDA Hub explained: How to create & manage your trading accounts
Elevate your trading experience with the OANDA portal
Get started with trading directly on MetaTrader4 with an OANDA brokerage account
Start trading directly on MetaTrader 4 and elevate your trading skills
Navigating market reactions to news releases
Discover strategies, risk management, and how to analyze economic releases for successful trading.
Psychology & risk management for forex traders – an in-depth overview
Understand and mitigate risks in currency markets
How to Trade USD/JPY: Top 5 Tips to Boost Your Trading
Trade dollar yen at your best with five tips to boost your trading.
What is GDP and is it an accurate indicator for economic growth?
What is gross domestic product, and how is it calculated?
Five FX Pairs You Should be Watching in November 2024 and Why
Which currency pairs should you have on your radar this month?
USD/CAD Outlook: BOC Rate Decision and Market Sentiment Shifts
USD/CAD outlook signals potential sentiment shift with BOC decision.
US Economy Braces for Inflation Data, BOJ Decision, and Fed Meeting
Market Awaits US Data, Fed & BOJ Decisions
How to Trade EUR/USD: Top 5 Tips to Boost Your Trading
Master trading euro dollar with five tips to boost your trading strategy.
Understanding moving averages: types, benefits & trading strategies
Learn how to identify trends with moving averages
Tips for Using the Chaikin’s Money Flow (CMF) Indicator in Your Trading
What is Chaikin’s Money Flow, and how can it be used in your trading?
Economic Factors and Currency Volatility in the 2024 US Presidential Election
Economic factors influencing the 2024 US presidential election and currency volatility.
Monitoring gauge trends for breakouts with Bollinger Bands®
Learn more about Bollinger Bands, and how to form trading strategies around them.
Practical Stochastic Oscillator Trading Strategies
Learn practical stochastic oscillator strategies and how to combine them with other tools.
How to Use a Stochastic Oscillator
Learn how to identify trend reversals in the market using the stochastic oscillator.
Understanding Forex Trading Sessions: When is the Best Time to Trade
Master forex trading with insights on sessions, liquidity, and timing.
Price gaps in Forex: types, causes, and how to trade them
Forex price gaps: types, causes, and how to trade them for better decisions
The Global Trend of Central Banks Cutting Interest Rates
Learn the reasons why central banks are lowering interest rates
What are chart patterns and why do they matter? Identifying patterns visually and through automation.
Chart patterns may interpret collective trader views in the market.
How to execute four short-term trading set-ups using the MACD indicator
Identify trending phases, trend change, and momentum in the price action.
How Canada’s relationships with the US and China impact the Canadian dollar
Learn the reasons that the Canadian dollar is a desired currency.
Inflation: Friend or Foe? Uncovering the Truth Behind Rising Prices and Economic Shifts
Let us explore the impact of inflation on your finances and the economy.
Top 5 Factors to consider when choosing a forex pair to trade
Ever wondered what to consider when choosing a forex pair to trade?
What is market sentiment and what indicators can be used to analyze it
Market sentiment can be defined as an insight tool that reflects the overall market bias toward a specific instrument or asset class.
Why is the Consumer Price Index, a US high-impact data release, important to traders?
What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and why does it matter in trading?
Trading psychology fundamentals: Understanding your emotions
What emotions could appear while you trade and how do you control them
The impact of Japanese authorities intervention in the FX market and how it affects the yen
Find out in this article how the Japanese government intervenes in the forex market to maintain the yen’s stability to avoid excessive movements and when it can lead to an opportunity for trading.
What are the ‘BRICS’ and why are they important?
An understanding of how the BRICS nations' economies are performing and how their regional economic integration is progressing. Read more.
What events affect the FX markets and why are they significant?
What influences FX market prices to move from one to another? Knowing the answer can be crucial in your development as a trader. Learn more.
Habits of Successful Forex Traders
Forming habits is key to success in all areas of life, and trading is no exception.
Learning About Trading Jargon and What it Actually Means
The world of trading is filled with jargon, but what does it actually mean? In this article, we take a look at some key phrases and their definitions.
What are Bullish and Bearish Markets?
Bullish and bearish are among the most common terms you will hear when following financial markets. What do they mean?
Top Forex Currency Pairs and Tips For Trading Them
The top 6 traded currency pairs generate 60% of total forex volume. Find out the top 6 pairs and discover tips to trade them more effectively.
X Factors That Affect Currency Value
Numerous factors influence currency value and exchange rates, from interest rates, inflation, and debt, to political stability, and more.
Understanding Market Liquidity
This blog explains what market liquidity is and how to use it when trading online.
Most Common Mistakes Beginner Traders Make When Entering the Markets
This blog explains the most common trading mistakes to avoid as a new trader
What is De-Dollarization?
Learn how de-dollarization could cost the US dollar its place in the international monetary system.
How To Overcome FOMO in Trading
How the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) in trading involves entering a trade simply because everyone is doing the same. FOMO is a real emotion and can drive irrational trading decisions.