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Binary Options, Why are they so popular?

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Since their inception in 2008, Binary Options have established a history of widespread growth and global notoriety. One of the main reasons behind this is that they are easily accessible through an online medium, and therefore provide a real time trading method for those who are in the market for swift financial returns. In just a few clicks, it is possible to execute a trade and make your chosen investment, which saves the trader’s considerable time in their quest to achieve substantial financial returns.

The simplistic and fixed nature of binary options also appeals to novice traders, as they offer transparent terms that enable individuals to calculate an exact financial return on their investment. Binary options also have fixed time frames, which mean that an investor can manage his/her finances and wealth far more effectively. Given the fact that in some instances they have also been known to deliver a sizable profit, it is easy to see the attraction of binary options and their appeal in a world where investors are looking for quick and ample returns. Traders should be wary, however, as there is individual risk associated with every method of investment that must be given careful consideration. Continue reading "Binary Options, Why are they so popular?" →

Stocks drop for a fourth straight day

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U.S. stocks dropped for a fourth day in a row Monday as investors continued to express worry about the recent rise in bond yields. Banking stocks also dragged down the broader market.

The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 70.73 points, or 0.47 percent, to 15,010.74. The Standard & Poor's 500 index lost 9.78 points, or 0.6 percent, to 1,646.05. The market fell broadly 4 stocks fell for every one that rose on the New York Stock Exchange.

The technology-heavy Nasdaq composite index also fell, losing 13.69 points, or 0.48 percent, to 3,589.09. The Russell 2000 index, which is made up of primarily riskier, small-company stocks, fell nearly twice as much as the S&P 500. That index fell 11.05 points, or 1 percent, to 1,013.25.

Investors had little data to digest Monday, so the focus for many remained the ongoing climb in bond yields. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.88 percent from 2.83 percent Friday. Yields are at their highest level since July 2011. Continue reading "Stocks drop for a fourth straight day" →

Gold Chart of The Week

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Each Week Longleaftrading.com will be providing us a chart of the week as analyzed by a member of their team. We hope that you enjoy and learn from this new feature.

Weekly Gold Report (August 19th through August 23rd)

Market bulls were dealt a blow last week as stock traders began booking profit on long positions in expectation of a FED taper in their bond purchase program. The selling pushed the stock indexes lower throughout the week until the Dow suffered its largest weekly drop in over a year. Similarly, the US Bond Markets fell under pressure as traders continued to try to anticipate the FED’s next decision regarding Quantitative Easing and Interest Rates. Continue reading "Gold Chart of The Week" →

How to Remove Your Emotions When Trading

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I am always impressed by traders' emotional attachment to their positions. I too at one point was passionate about the companies and indices I bought and sold.

It took a while but after being betrayed over and over again (and losing lots of money) from these companies, I woke up.

I was not going to be successful by attaching myself to a company that I had no control over. So I embarked on a search to find a way to consistently profit in the market, just like I’ve seen many others do. I wasn’t looking for a “get rich quick” scheme, but I wanted a strategy that would allow me to remove my emotions from the process. I had reached my tipping point and my emotions could no longer be another derivative of the market. Continue reading "How to Remove Your Emotions When Trading" →

Weekly Futures Recap W/Mike Seery

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We’ve asked Michael Seery of SEERYFUTURES.COM to give our INO readers a weekly recap of the Futures market. He has been Senior Analyst for close to 15 years and has extensive knowledge of all of the commodity and option markets.

Michael frequently appears on multiple business networks including Bloomberg news, Fox Business, CNBC Worldwide, CNN Business, and Bloomberg TV. He is also a guest on First Business, which is a national and internationally syndicated business show.

Precious Metal Futures--- The precious metals have continued their bullish run this week with gold trading above their 20 day moving average but below their 100 day which stands at 1,382 going out this Friday at 1,371 after settling last Friday at 1,312 having one of its best weeks in quite some time and finishing higher 7 out of the last 8 trading sessions. Gold has been rallying due to the fact that the stock market finally looks vulnerable at these levels & a rotation out of stocks into gold is exactly what is happening with major resistance at $1,400. As I’ve been stating in previous blogs I do believe gold is going higher and I still recommend a long position either with a futures contract or possible bull call spreads because if the stock markets continues to head lower then gold will turn higher. Silver futures which I’ve been recommending a long position for quite some time are trading far above their 20 and 100 day moving average hitting a 3 week high settling last Friday at 20.46 in the December contract and going out this Friday at 23.37 up nearly $3.00 this week and is traded higher in 7 straight trading sessions with the next major resistance at $25. The reason I really liked the silver market was Continue reading "Weekly Futures Recap W/Mike Seery" →