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Proprietary trading, often called prop trading, is when a firm or individual trades financial instruments using their own capital instead of client funds, aiming to generate direct profits. Unlike ...

We've tested countless futures trading platforms and among our favorites are Plus500, NinjaTrader for desktop traders and Interactive Brokers for those looking to access a worldwide market. Of course, ...

Swing trading is a short-term investment strategy aiming to profit from swings in an asset’s price. While this style of trading can be profitable, it also has its drawbacks. Swing trading is a trading ...

Whether you choose a long-time favorite like Charles Schwab or an innovative new brokerage like Robinhood, ensure you’re aware of competing features and fees so you can trade as effectively as ...

Forex trading is the practice of exchanging a currency for another currency on the international market for purposes of hedging or speculation. The forex market, also known as the foreign exchange ...