An introduction to trading for newbies and those wanting to start. Using his traders’ matrix Simon Brown distils the skills needed and how to develop each one.
Video: What I wish I knew as a new trader
Petri Redelinghuys is the founder of Herenya Capital Advisors and has been trading derivatives for over a decade and this presentation goes back to the beginning. Petri focuses on what he wishes he knew when he started trading with the aim of helping other new traders avoid the same mistakes he made. With his decade of ...
Video: Managing risk as a trader
Garth Mackenzie from Traders Corner is a well-known South African trader. His TV show ran weekly for ten years with a live R100k portfolio that managed a profit each and every year. Risk management was one of the most critical factors in ensuring consistent profits over the decade and this video focuses on that aspect of ...
Video: Getting started in trading
In this first of the series, Simon Brown sets traders on the first steps of their journey. He covers the trader's matrix of five components that are all required in order to succeed (goals, resources, risk management, trading system and discipline). Simon also covers the Maslow theory of unconscious competence helping a trader understand where ...
Video: Trader’s game plan
Trading is about having a game plan. From start to finish. What, why, when & how. What underlying assets, markets and instruments do you trade? Why do you enter a trade? When do you enter the trade? How do you manage the risk of the trade and portfolio drawdown? Petri Redelinghuys is an experienced trader ...
IG CFD Conversations: CFD costs
Since contracts for difference (CFDs) require a fair bit of legwork from your CFD provider, the fees are slightly more complicated than ordinary brokerage. In this video, Simon Brown explains the transaction fees charged and how your CFD provider pays and charges interest.
IG CFD Conversations: Guaranteed stop losses
Stop losses are an important part of risk management when trading any instrument. They become especially important when you trade contracts for difference (CFDs). In this video, Simon Brown explains how a guaranteed stop loss can put an absolute cap on your potential loss.
IG CFD Conversations: Limited risk accounts
To protect you from losing more money than you have, some CFD providers offer limited risk accounts. In this video, Simon Brown explains how these accounts limit how many times you can gear your portfolio to protect you from losing more money than the deposit you paid to open the position.
IG CFD Conversations: CFDs and dividends
Different contract for difference (CFD) providers have different methods of dealing with dividends, which will have implications for your tax liability and profits. In this video, Simon Brown explains why the dividend receiving date might not always be clear when you trade CFDs and how dividend withholding tax could affect your planning when trading CFDs.
IG CFD Conversations: Choosing a CFD provider
In this video, Simon Brown explains why it matters that you opt for a registered CFD provider that has a proven track record and always trades the underlying asset when you place a trade. He explains why international and regional compliance regulations matter and how to ensure your CFD provider adheres to all of them.