Shows
Educational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamCFDs- What are Contract-for-Difference (CFDs)?- What asset classes can be traded using CFDs?- Why do traders use CFDs?- What are the main benefits of trading CFDs and what are the drawbacks?
2024-10-3004 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamElection Economics: Trading the U.S. Elections- Key issues and candidates in the upcoming U.S. elections.- Economic Policies and Impacts- Trading Opportunities- Potential election outcomes and their impact on the U.S. dollar and global currencies
2024-10-3004 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamCopy TradingWhat to look for in copy trading?:- What is copy trading?- What are the main benefits of copy trading?- Are there any drawbacks?- What are the popular strategies involved in copy trading?
2024-10-3004 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamCommodity Correlations: Trading Opportunities Across Markets- Exploring the interplay between different commodity markets- Identifying key commodity correlations and their implications for traders- Strategies for diversifying commodity portfolios based on correlations- Using commodity correlations to hedge risk and enhance returns- Case studies: Successful cross-commodity trading strategies
2024-10-3004 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamThe Role of OPEC in Crude Oil Production- What is OPEC and how did this organisation come to formation?- Who are the founding members and who are the current key members?- How can OPEC's actions influence the price of crude oil?- What are the key impacts in history that were influenced by OPEC?- What can we expect from OPEC from now till year-end?
2024-09-1303 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamThe Elliot Wave Principle- What is the Elliot Wave principle and who developed it?- What is the foundation of the Elliot Wave principle?- What are the key wave rules and guidelines that traders should adhere to?- What are the limitations of this form of technical analysis?
2024-09-1303 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhat are Futures in Trading?- What is the basic premise of futures trading?- How is it different from trading other types of financial instruments?- What are the advantages and disadvantages of trading futures?- Which are the most popular futures products?
2024-09-1303 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWho are the Magnificent 7?- How was this term coined and which are the stocks that make up the Mag-7?- Why is so much importance placed on these stocks?- How much of an impact do they have on the major U.S. indices and on the ETFs such as the SPY and the QQQ?
2024-09-1303 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamForex Fundamentals: Economics and how they impact the markets- Decoding Economic Indicators: Which indicators matter most to forex markets and why. - Interest Rates and Forex: How changes in interest rates affect currency strength. - Balance of Payments and Currency Values: Understanding the link between trade balances and forex. - Global Economic Policies' Impact on Forex: Anticipating market movements based on policy changes.
2024-08-0703 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamCurrency Crosswinds: Global Macro Strategies- Impact of Geopolitical Events on Currency Pairs: How to analyze and predict market responses. - Intermarket Analysis for Forex Traders: Using commodities and bond yields to forecast forex trends. - Trading on Central Bank Decisions: Strategies for interpreting and reacting to central bank news. - Risk Management in a Volatile World: Techniques for managing exposure in turbulent markets.
2024-08-0703 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamHow Do Carry Trades Work?- Understanding Carry Trades: The mechanics behind currency carry trading. - Risk and Reward in Carry Trading: Evaluating the risks and potential returns. - Historical Perspectives on Carry Trades: How past financial crises affected carry trades. - Advanced Hedging Strategies: Using options and futures to hedge carry trade risks.
2024-08-0703 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamLeverage and Margin in Forex: A Double-Edged Sword- Understanding Leverage and Margin: How they work and why they are crucial. - Leverage Strategies: Best practices for using leverage without overextending. - Margin Calls and How to Avoid Them: Understanding and managing the risks. - Real Trader Stories: Lessons learned from leverage and margin calls.
2024-08-0704 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamChina markets to rebound in 2024- China's equity markets were in bear market throughout 2023- Could we see a rebound in 2024?- What factors will stimulate the markets?
2024-07-0102 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamTrading Psychology- What is trading psychology?- What should new traders pay particular attention to?- Top 3 tips for improving psychology
2024-07-0104 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamGDP Outlook- U.S. GDP slowed in Q1- Will the economy continue to slow in Q2?- How will it impact the Federal Reserve's decision-making process?
2024-07-0104 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamOil OutlookOil prices rebounded in Q1 before retreating slightly in Q2- Will global demand remain strong?- Will OPEC members persist with their respective production cuts?
2024-06-1404 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamGold Making All-time Highs- Gold hit all-time highs in mid-April- Why did gold prices rise strongly in Q1-24?- Is this run-up in price sustainable?
2024-06-0604 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamCould the BoJ intervene in the FX markets once again?- The Bank of Japan (BoJ) intervened in the open currency markets in the 2nd half of 2022 to prop up the yen- With the yen significantly weak in 2024, could the BoJ intervene once again?- How could they intervene and how would it impact currency markets?
2024-06-0403 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamU.S. Equity Markets: Healthy correction?- U.S. equity indices pulled back in mid-April after hitting all-time highs in March- Is this current correction healthy?- Could this correction lead to another bear market?
2024-06-0404 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamTop 3 Momentum Indicators- What are momentum indicators?- Why are they useful in technical analysis?- Common mistakes to avoid
2024-06-0406 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamBig Tech Q1 Earnings- Big Tech will be releasing its earnings for Q1-24- Are fundamentals still intact for these companies?- Can we see this bullish momentum extend further?
2024-05-1007 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamFX Q1 Review- Which was the best-performing major FX pair in Q1 of 2024?- What were the main factors that contributed to its performance? - What can we expect from this FX pair and other majors in the next quarter?
2024-05-0804 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamSNB CutsAfter the SNB, which could be the next major central bank to cut interest rates?:- The Swiss National Bank (SNB) was the first major central bank to cut interest rates in 2024- What made them move first?- Which other major central bank could follow suit?
2024-05-0802 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamAfter the SNB, which could be the next major central bank to cut interest rates?- The Swiss National Bank (SNB) was the first major central bank to cut interest rates in 2024- What made them move first?- Which other major central bank could follow suit?
2024-04-3002 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamSoft Landing- What is a soft landing? - Can the Fed engineer a soft landing? - How could it potentially impact financial markets?
2024-04-3006 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamKey Economic Events- Which are the key economic events we should look out for? - What does these data represent?
2024-04-2204 min2024-04-2213 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamUS Indices- What are the main indices in the US?- How do they differ from one another?- What factors drive equity markets?
2024-04-2207 min2024-04-2207 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamAll about Cryptocurrency- What is Bitcoin? - Bitcoin as digital gold?
2024-02-2304 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhich time frame is best for trading? - Which time frame to use for day trading - Which one should I use: 5-Minute vs 15-Minute charts? - How to use multiple time frames
2024-02-2304 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhat is the Dollar index?- The Dollar Index as a safe haven - How does the Dollar Index affect the stock market?
2024-02-2304 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamArtificial Intelligence (A.I)- A.I became mainstream in 2023 with the advent of ChatGPT.- Which companies benefited from the A.I boom in 2023?- What is the outlook for these companies in 2024?
2024-02-0707 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhere is the Recession?-Market consensus was for a recession to take place in 2023.-It did not materialize.Why?-Consensus is forecasting a soft landing in 2024. What is it and what are the odds of one occuring?
2024-02-0711 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamSanta Claus Rally- Why did equity markets revive in Nov of 2023? - How did the Fed spur this rebound in equities to even greater heights? - Can this rally be sustained going into 2024 and beyond?
2024-01-1903 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhy did the Federal Reserve turn dovish at the December FOMC meeting?- Which key macroeconomic data does the Fed monitor? - What has changed in the last 6 months? - What does it mean for financial markets moving forward?
2024-01-1903 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamTrade Management 101Risk Management - The Forgotten Hero of Forex Trading Protecting Your Capital Setting Realistic Expectations The Art of Scaling In and Out Handling Emotions and Staying Disciplined
2023-10-2605 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamHow is oil affected by geopolitical conflict?Why is crude oil such an important commodity? Why do tensions in the Middle East usually function as a bullish catalyst for oil prices? What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it play such a critical role in seaborne oil shipments?
2023-10-2604 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamHow does geopolitical conflict affect safe haven assets?What are geopolitical events? Which are the recent events that have impacted financial markets? What is the definition of a safe-haven asset? How can investors and traders navigate through periods of market volatility using such assets?
2023-10-2604 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamHigher Timeframes vs Lower Timeframes, which is better? The Battle of the Timeframes Lower Timeframes: The Fast and the Furious Higher Timeframes: Slow and Steady The Balance: A Fusion of Both Worlds
2023-10-2605 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamThe Best Time of the Day to Trade in Forex1. Unveiling the Forex Market's 24-Hour Cycle2. The Four Major Forex Trading Sessions3. Choosing the Right Time for Your Trading Style4. Market Sentiment and News Releases
2023-09-2905 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamTrading the News: Strategies for Capitalizing on Economic Events- Understand the importance of trading news releases and the impact of economic events on forex markets- What are the different strategies on trading news, such as breakout trading, fading the news, or trading based on economic data surprises?- How to identify high-impact economic events and their potential market-moving effects?- Learn about risk management techniques specific to news trading, such as learning how to set appropriate stop-loss levels and managing volatility during news releases.- Learn through examples of successful news trading and how to avoid common pitfalls
2023-09-2911 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research Team3 things new FX traders must know1: the foundation of knowledge2: risk management is key3: emotions are your enemy
2023-09-2905 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamForex Order Types: Understanding and Utilizing Different Order Types- What are the different types or orders?- What are market orders- What are pending orders - What are buy and sell limits? When do you use them?- What are buy and sell stops? When do you use them?
2023-09-2908 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamHaving Inconsistent Forex Trading Results? Here's How You Can Fix This1.The Inconsistency Conundrum2. The Power of a Solid Strategy3. Backtesting and Journaling4. Continual Learning and Adaptation5. Patience and discipline
2023-09-2905 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamImpact of Central Bank Policies on Trading- Learn about the role of central banks in influencing forex markets through interest rate decisions, monetary policy, and intervention.- What are the potential effects of central bank policies on currency valuations, exchange rates, and forex market trends?- Explore the different strategies for analyzing and interpreting central bank communications, such as monetary policy statements and press conferences.- Understand the importance of staying informed about central bank meetings, economic indicators, and political events that impact central bank policies.- How can forex traders adapt their strategies and positions based on anticipated or actual...
2023-09-2909 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhat are the typical safe-haven currencies & how do they perform during periods of volatility?- Which are the typical safe-haven currencies? - What is risk-on/risk-off sentiment? - How can we use the VIX to help determine risk-off sentiment?
2023-07-3107 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhat is the DAX and what can we expect from it?- The DAX has rebounded strongly to hit new all-time highs in May-23. - What caused the DAX to experience a relatively deep correction? - Which factors played a key role during the correction and also played a part in the recovery? - What should we look out for in H2 2023?
2023-07-3111 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhat is the US debt ceiling limit & how does it impact financial markets- Introduction to the debt ceiling limit - Which asset classes are impacted? - Which organisations or individuals are affected? - What can we expect if a 'default' were to occur?
2023-07-3109 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhat is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)?- Why did the US govt tap the SPR? - How it affected crude oil prices in the open market & retail pump prices in the US - What factors will the US govt consider when re-filling the SPR?
2023-07-3111 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhat is a top down approach?- What is a top down approach? - How far should you go with a top down approach? - What time frames work together in a top down approach?
2023-07-3105 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhat is the hidden RSI level?- What are the traditional RSI levels? - What are the hidden RSI levels? - How do you find them? - How effective are they?
2023-07-3106 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamHow important is risk to reward?- What is risk to reward? - Why is it important? - How much risk is recommended per trade? - How do you calculate the risk allocation per trade?
2023-07-3105 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhat can you learn from the law of large numbers and how it can improve your trading?Did you know the law of large numbers is a super fundamentally important concept we need to know about whether we are backtesting a strategy or trading a live strategy? Tune in to this exclusive podcast to learn from Desmond on how you can use it to improve your trading!
2023-06-0606 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamHow do we identify trends in the forex market?It's no secret that the trend is your friend and you should trade in the direction of the trend. However, how do you identify trends successfully in the forex market? Tune is to this exclusive podcast from Desmond as he shares 3 ways he identifies trends with a high probability of success.
2023-06-0606 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhat goes into building a trading strategy?Building your trading strategy is one of the first and most important things you'll need to do before you begin trading. In this exclusive podcast, Desmond shares some of his best tips and along with that, the most common mistakes to avoid.
2023-06-0608 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamTop 3 biggest mistakes forex traders makeHere are the top 3 biggest mistakes forex traders make when trading the market. Desmond shares not only the mistakes they make - but the solution to overcoming them. Tune in to this exclusive podcast to improve your chances of trading the forex market well by avoiding these mistakes.
2023-06-0607 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamFundamental vs Technical Analysis - which is better? What is Fundamental analysis? - What is technical analysis? - Can they be used together? - When should they be used together? - When should they not be used together?
2023-04-2506 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhat is CPI and PPI? And how does it affect interest rates?CPI history (lates 1960s to early 1980s) - Inflation usually comes in waves - Components of PPI & CPI - Tools available for the Fed to combat inflation - Interest rates, bond yields & DXY
2023-04-2517 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhat is the NFP and how does it affect the market?- NFP absolute number & monthly changes - NFP categories - Labour market (NFP & unemployment rate) - Why the Fed tracks NFP when raising rates - Use NFPs together with other economic data points to determine FX direction
2023-04-2517 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamHow can I optimize my forex trading strategy for maximum profitability? Optimize for currency pair - Optimize for buy vs sell - Optimize for day - Optimize for time
2023-04-2506 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamScalp, Swing, Position, things to consider when choosing a strategy- What is scalping?- What is swing trading? - What is position trading?- What should you consider when picking these trading strategies?
2023-03-0104 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamThe 3 key things to know for every novice trader- Understanding the Market - Developing a Trading Strategy - Managing Risk
2023-03-0103 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamCan a martingale strategy work?- The Martingale Strategy - The Risks of the Martingale Strategy - Can a Martingale Strategy Work?
2023-03-0104 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamShould you move your stop loss and take profit targets? What is your initial strategy? - Breakeven - Idea invalidation - Is the market telling you anything new?
2023-03-0108 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamCan I use multiple forex trading strategies simultaneously?- Pros and Cons of Using Multiple Strategies- Combining Strategies - Testing and Adjusting Strategies - Time and Resource Constraints
2023-03-0105 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamHow much capital should you start trading with?Trading vs Gymming What is your trading style?Scalping vs Day Trading vs Swing TradingScaling up
2023-03-0106 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhat is Correlation?- What is correlation- What is positive correlation?- What is negative correlation- How can they be used in trading?
2023-03-0106 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamHow much capital should you start trading with?- Trading vs Gymming - What is your trading style?- Scalping vs Day Trading vs Swing Trading- Scaling up
2023-03-0106 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research Team3 Common Backtesting Mistakes- Avoid curve fitting your trading strategy- Using bad data to backtest- Using the wrong type of test to backtest
2023-02-2008 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhich is the best indicator?- Different types of indicators- Purpose of each indicator- Combination of indicators
2022-12-2907 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamTrending or counter trend, which should you focus onWhat is a trending markeWhy choose a counter trend trade Choosing a trend following or counter trend strategy PODCAST trend or counter.wav
2022-12-2905 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamTrending or counter trend, which should you focus onWhat is a trending market Why choose a counter trend trade Choosing a trend following or counter trend strategy
2022-12-2905 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamTrading Jargons you need to know- Bullish and Bearish - Pips - Gone long and short - Slippage - Spread
2022-12-2905 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamThe most important trait for every traderUnderstanding risk & volatilityAccepting loss & uncertaintyThe one key trait you must have
2022-12-1606 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamThe Moving Average Convergence and Divergence (MACD) IndicatorWhat is the MACD indicatorHow to use it and the best timeframesPros & Cons of the MACD
2022-12-1605 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhich currency pair should you tradeHow to choose which currency to tradeBest currency pair for new tradersBest currency pair for intermediate & advanced traders
2022-12-1605 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamTop 3 lessons I've learnt from my trading journeyHaving an edge in tradingBuild a consistent set of actionsThere is more than one way to trade
2022-11-1104 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research Team3 best practices for beginner tradersTrade with the long-term trendPlan for your exitKnow the behaviour of the markets
2022-11-1104 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research Team3 key considerations before exiting a tradeWhat is the goal of this tradeBeware of exiting your trades based on emotionsIs this exit according to your trading plan
2022-11-1104 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research Team3 critical things to consider before entering a tradeAre you trading according to your trading planCan you afford to take the loss on the tradeAre you trading based on emotions
2022-11-1104 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamHow much time do you need to trade?How much time do you need to trade forex?Scalping, day trading, swing tradingPicking a strategy that suits your lifestyle
2022-10-1206 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamHow much should you risk on a trade?How many lots should you be risking on a trade?What % of your account should you risk on a trade?Increasing and decreasing risk based on how nice the setup isReverse calculating the lot size based on the stop loss distance and risk allocated
2022-10-1207 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamHow to Use Fundamental Analysis in Trading Using the economic calendar- Understanding data expectations and actual release- Economic focus and themes
2022-10-0700 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhich time frame should you use when charting?- Identifying timeframes for the swing, day and position trader- Understanding multi timeframe analysis- Comparing primary and intermediate timeframes
2022-10-0704 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamHow much leverage should you use in trading?- What is the ideal leverage to use?- What factors should you consider when picking leverage?
2022-09-0212 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamTechnical Analysis VS Fundamental Analysis- What is technical analysis- What is fundamental analysis- Advantages and Disadvantages- Which is better?
2022-08-1906 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamUnderstand how psychology impacts your trading- Keeping a positive attitude- Accepting trading results- Understanding the market- Knowing when to take a break
2022-08-1904 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research Team3 Reasons why you lose in trading (and how to overcome them)Understand the key reasons why traders lose money in FX and some tips on how to avoid it- Overtrading and trading without a clear method- Trading with proper risk management - Trading with unrealistic expectations
2022-07-2904 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research Team10 Tips you should know before you start your trading journey-All the necessary tools required for beginners-Important tips for traders before they start their FX journey-Common mistakes to avoid
2022-07-2907 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhich account type should you pick?- All the necessary tool required for all beginners-Important tips for traders before they start their FX journey-Common mistakes to avoid
2022-07-2906 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamShould you use a fixed take profit target in trading?- What is wrong with a fixed take profit target?- Use dynamic take profit targets- Fine tuning it with support and resistance
2022-07-2910 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamShould you master a single currency pair?The dangers of focusing on a single currency pairSeeing the bigger picture in tradingUnderstanding correlation
2022-06-2807 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research Team3 ways to improve your trading mindset- Important trading psychology tips for traders of all levels- What do you do when you've suffered a couple of losses?- Should you have a daily target?- Learning to trust the process
2022-06-2812 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamShould you have a daily target?Desmond goes over the risks of having daily targets in your trading: - daily target in terms of number of pips, of precentage or dollar value you plan to make each day. Putting daily KPIs and targets and treating trading like a business can be risky.
2022-06-1508 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamWhat is the Best Moving Average to Use When Trading the Markets?- Are short term or long term moving averages better?- Which is better, 100 or 200 Moving Average?- Is Simple Moving Average better than Exponential Moving Average?
2022-06-0708 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamShould you use a fixed stop loss?- What is a fixed stop loss?- Is it good or bad?
2022-05-2609 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamSecrets to the RSI IndicatorDescription:- What's the best RSI period to use?- Should you stick to the 70/30 levels?- How do you implement it into your trading strategy?
2022-04-2812 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research Team5 Powerful Trend Line Trading TipsDescription:- What time frames do trend lines work best on?- Do you include the wicks or exclude them?- How many touches form a valid trend line?- What markets work best with trend lines?- How do you trade trend lines effectively?
2022-04-2813 minEducational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research TeamHow much should you begin trading with?Description:- How much funds do you need to begin trading forex?- Demo vs live accounts - when do you move over?- How do you scale up?
2022-04-2810 min