Contracts for difference, CFDS, trade online http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info Copyright Blue Index 2008 http://www.blueindex.co.uk/images/blue-index-logo-small.gif http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info 144 47 BIG MOVE ON THE MARKETS APPROACHING, An update on the outlook for the UK and US, Still too frightened to short Barratt Developments? http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/big-markets-move-approaching-update-on-us-and-uk-outlook-barrat-homes-developments http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/big-markets-move-approaching-update-on-us-and-uk-outlook-barrat-homes-developments Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Banks and housebuilders spiral down, but the FTSE index is kept up by oil. http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/weekly-review-25-april-2008 http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/weekly-review-25-april-2008 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 It has been a week with profits to be made for both day traders and trend watchers with volatility in stock, currency and commodity markets. You would have thought that the financial world was about to end judging by the press comment in the last few days, so is it time for a contrarian call to buy equities. We think it just might be, so let's take a longer term view for a change. http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/weekly-report-20-march-2008-bbc-features-gold-as-a-safe-haven http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/weekly-report-20-march-2008-bbc-features-gold-as-a-safe-haven Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 For a change we are not going to talk about the financials which have had their fair share of headlines in recent weeks. We will instead look at the action in the wider markets, and specifically the US, which still has the ability to give the world a cold when it sneezes, despite it seeming to have a permanent infection. Just about everything that epitomizes poor management could be fitted into the news this week, with ‘Helicopter’ Ben Bernanke again showing his colours by muttering on about how the weak dollar would help the US trade deficit. His view of the housing market and the outlook for smaller banks apparently gives him every justification for letting interest rates slip away to ridiculous levels, and you only have to look at what happened to Japan in the 1990s to see that if there is a credit crisis and money is not available, then it doesn’t matter what the interest rate is if borrowers can’t pay it back. http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/weekly-report-7-march-2008---us-incompetence-masks-shrewd-buying-fki-worth-a-look-newmont-mining-a-potential-surprise-sell http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/weekly-report-7-march-2008---us-incompetence-masks-shrewd-buying-fki-worth-a-look-newmont-mining-a-potential-surprise-sell Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Whatever sphere of investment is involved, whether it is stockmarket trading, CFDs, forex, bonds or commodities, the question of whether or not markets are random has intrigued some analysts for many years. http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/do-stockmarkets-act-in-a-random-manner http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/do-stockmarkets-act-in-a-random-manner Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 The usual way to view chare price charts on a daily basis is to use a visual representation of the open, high, low, close and volume. This can take the form of a bar or candlestick chart, and there are variations such as area or line charts. http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/how-does-point-and-figure-analysis-work http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/how-does-point-and-figure-analysis-work Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 CFD trading and spreadbetting have grown substantially and this has naturally impacted on the amount of trading in physical shares using a traditional stockbroker. The rise on online trading has been accelerated by the rapid take up of broadband internet which is to the benefit of private clients in terms of cost and access to information and markets. http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/a-comparison-between-cfds-spreadbets-and-traditional-share-trading http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/a-comparison-between-cfds-spreadbets-and-traditional-share-trading Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 When you enter the Contract for Difference (CFD) trading market, there are many concerns that you need to address before investing heavily. The most important consideration should be which broker you invest your money with and exactly what service you will be given once your account is open. Regardless of which CFD Company you choose, it is essential that the level of service offered matches your needs. There are a host of CFD providers in the marketplace all offering a variety of services, generally these are either execution-only or advisory services. http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/bet-on-a-better-cfd-company---blue-index---the-cfd-specialists http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/bet-on-a-better-cfd-company---blue-index---the-cfd-specialists Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 The Contracts for Difference (CFD) is one of the most exciting and innovative financial products available, which have been specifically designed for the individual investor. The key feature of this product is that it allows the user to obtain all the benefits and rewards from share dealing without actually having to own them. http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/advantages-of-trading-cfds-with-blue-index http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/advantages-of-trading-cfds-with-blue-index Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Trading derivatives often tends to be a challenging prospect because of the specialist knowledge, market analysis and trading skills required. All derivatives traders must have an in-depth knowledge of these financial instruments before embarking on any live trading activities. http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/trading-derivatives---the-ins-and-outs http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/trading-derivatives---the-ins-and-outs Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Foreign exchange markets move up and down, sometimes violently, on a daily basis. These movements in price can often be caused by a variety of factors such as interest rate decisions, changes in commodity prices or economic announcements made by different countries. Regardless of the reason for a currency moving, it is essential that you have FX trading systems in place to benefit from any fluctuations in the exchange rates. http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/expand-your-investment-horizons-by-using-fx-trading-systems http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/expand-your-investment-horizons-by-using-fx-trading-systems Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Accurate and concise analysis and research are fundamental for success when trading the stock markets. Investors and traders are at a major competitive disadvantage if they do not have access to research and information flow and their chances of making sustainable profits will be significantly diminished. Even the most experienced stock market investors need access to accurate stock market analysis on a consistent basis. Blue Index is a trading company who provides traders with these much needed investment and trading tools. http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/understanding-the-nuances-of-stock-market-analysis http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/understanding-the-nuances-of-stock-market-analysis Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 The biggest choice you must make as an investor or trader is whether your money is better invested in long term 'investments' or short term speculation (CFDs). Your interest in the stock market may be more speculative and day trading is potentially one of the best paths towards success in the UK market. As a day trader, you need the right combination of technology and day trading education to help you make the right choices. http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/learning-to-succeed---your-day-trading-education http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/learning-to-succeed---your-day-trading-education Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Currencies are often very volatile and lucrative markets to trade and for this reason many private investors are starting to switch their attention to the fluctuations of major FX pairs. There are a host of reasons that make the currency markets move, these are often macroeconomic factors such as economic indicators, for example the Non-farm payrolls in the US. Or it could be as a result of the infamous Yen carry-trades that have been so popular with the large investment banks. Nevertheless, whatever drives movement in these markets, it is imperative that a suitable online forex trading is used to manage the many different risks associated with this speculative form of leveraged trading http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/trade-different-currencies-using-online-forex-trading-systems http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/trade-different-currencies-using-online-forex-trading-systems Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 The pace of change in foreign exchange markets on a daily basis is far faster than most conventional stockmarkets due to the huge volumes traded on a daily basis, it is a well known fact that volumes can be in excess of One $Trillion every day. Investment banks have traditionally dominated these speculative markets using professional online forex trading facitlities. However a new area of the private investor has dawned allowing individuals to gain exposure to the majority of popular currency pairs by using online forex trading platforms. As a forex trader you will need to give consideration to many different factors involved with the trading. Firstly you must understand the risks involved with this type of trading, it is essential that you have previous experience in trading either physical equities but preferably another leveraged product such as CFDs, spread betting or futures. You also need to have a full understanding of how leveraged products work and a clear understanding of the risks. http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/keep-up-with-the-pace-of-business-with-online-forex-trading http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/keep-up-with-the-pace-of-business-with-online-forex-trading Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 As a relatively new product, Online CFD Trading has taken the marketplace by surprise as one of the latest and most popular ways of trading. Traditionally CFDs were only made available to professional traderswith the majority of CFD trades being made by institutions. However since 1998 these popular instruments have been on offer to private investors wishing to find a more efficient method of trading. http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/cultivate-global-exchange-markets-with-online-cfd-trading http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/cultivate-global-exchange-markets-with-online-cfd-trading Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 There are many advantages to utilising Contracts for Difference (CFD) in the UK exchange market instead of traditional stocks. A portfolio with exposure to CFDs allows you to use margins to expand the reach of your investment funds. Whilst CFDs are riskier than traditional stock transactions, they yield higher returns when successful. Also, CFD transactions are executed in an instant and you are able to make quick moves as the market changes. The key problem for investors in the UK is to find a CFD broker that looks out for individual client needs while providing the latest resources needed for success. http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/managing-your-cfd-trading-in-the-uk-exchange-market http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/managing-your-cfd-trading-in-the-uk-exchange-market Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Many private investors have heard about the Foreign Exchange Markets however traditionally have not been able to access any of the potential rewards associated. These days individual investors are actively trading currencies on a daily basis with a worldwide daily volume of over $1Trillion. http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/gain-confidence-in-the-foreign-exchange-markets-with-a-free-forex-trading-course http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/gain-confidence-in-the-foreign-exchange-markets-with-a-free-forex-trading-course Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 It is simple to open a CFD trading account with any of the many firms in the United Kingdom. Trading houses draw in new clients and consumers by promising free trades, easy online access and a number of other perks that are meant to dazzle you early in your trading process. You should expect more out of your CFD trading account than a few benefits that do not help boost your portfolio or save you from poor CFD investments. At Blue Index, we offer real solutions to every client who opens a CFD trading account. http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/cfd-trading-account http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/cfd-trading-account Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 The latest developments in online share trading have made it possible to mobilise your finances more effectively than ever before. Share trading software has advanced to the point where you receive share information and company data in real time, simulating the stock exchange experience. Computers and telecommunications technology has begun to process data faster to ensure that your investments and executions are completed quickly without sacrificing security. However, the purchase of software and computing technology for online share trading does not substitute the knowledge needed to make the right trades. http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/mobilise-and-increase-your-financial-resources-with-online-share-trading http://www.blueindex.co.uk/info/mobilise-and-increase-your-financial-resources-with-online-share-trading Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000