Patrick Foot
Patrick Foot
Former Senior Financial Writer
Expertise: Education, Equities, Technical analysis, Strategies
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How to trade with the trailing stop loss
Using a trailing stop loss can be a great way to mitigate the risk of trend reversals harming your open positions. Learn about trailing stop losses, and how to use them effectively.
Black swan events: how does black swan theory affect trading?
A black swan event can have a devastating impact on the markets and is next to impossible to predict. So how should you deal with black swans when trading?
Quantum computing stocks: how to invest in quantum computing
Quantum computing stocks represent the companies researching the next potential great leap forward in computing power. But are they a good investment? Find out here.
Robotics stocks: a guide to trading robotics companies
Are we poised for a robot revolution? Find out here, plus how to invest in the robotics stocks leading the automation revolution.
What are the most volatile stocks in 2023?
The most volatile stocks can be prized among day traders and others – offering lots of opportunity as well as risk. So, what are the most volatile stocks in 2023?
Stock market crash history: past financial bubbles and crises
For traders today, it seems the next financial crisis is never too far off. Let’s examine some of the biggest stock market crashes in history – and what we can learn from them.
GVZ index: Your guide to the gold volatility index
The GVZ index – otherwise known as the gold volatility index – is a leading measure of risk in the precious metal market. Because of this, it’s often called the ‘gold VIX’.
Credit rating agencies: your complete guide
Credit rating agencies (CRAs) are a key part of fundamental analysis – and their actions can reverberate across financial markets. Learn all about what a credit rating agency does here.
ATR indicator: What is the average true range in trading?
The average true range is a technical indicator that tells you a market’s current volatility – making it a key part of many successful strategies. Learn how to use the ATR indicator in your trading here.
The largest economies in the world
What are the top 10 biggest economies in the world? Find out with our complete guide to the economies by GDP, GDP per capita and PPP GDP.
Top 10 trading indicators you should know
There’s a huge range of top trading indicators available to use on charts – so which technical indicators should you focus on?