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.
Biggest UK companies: your guide to the most-valuable British brands
The United Kingdom – and its benchmark stock index, the FTSE 100 – is home to some world-leading blue-chip businesses. But which are the biggest UK companies of all? Find out with our full list.
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.
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?
How to use the SuperTrend indicator
The SuperTrend indicator is a useful tool for any technical trader – helping you identify trends and generate signals at a glance. Learn all about trading with the SuperTrend here.
PSAR explained: Trading with the Parabolic SAR
The parabolic SAR is a useful technical tool to get to know, generating endless signals on any market. Learn all about trading with the PSAR here.
ADX indicator: How to measure trends with the average directional index
The ADX indicator is a useful tool for any technical trader, helping to mitigate the risk of losing out on a faltering trend. Learn how to trade with the average directional index here.
Pivot point trading: Using pivot points in technical analysis
Pivot points are one of the most popular technical tools among traders. Learn how they work here, including how to calculate pivot points and an example pivot point trading strategy.
Cup and handle pattern: Everything you need to know
The cup and handle pattern is a long-term formation that can indicate an impending bullish continuation. Learn how to trade cup and handles here.