Gold still popular play for traders
With speculation the value of many commodities has bottomed, traders are in a predicament when it comes to picking the outlook for resources.
CFD traders staying loyal to providers
Market volatility is prompting increasing interest in contracts-for-difference (CFDs)
Investors urged to widen their nets
Possible lower capital growth and income from the traditional resources and banking stocks sources might mean investors need to widen their portfolios, CMC Markets chief markets analyst Ric Spooner says.
CFD industry divided over client legislation
Legislation being considered by the federal government around segregation of client funds continues to divide the CFD industry.
IG to introduce multi-asset platform
More CFD traders are saying they want to be able to trade multi-assets on the same platform and that option is being provided.
CFDs boosting ETFs
Traders are embracing the opportunity to move into the popular exchange traded funds (ETFs) market through contracts for difference (CFDs)
More traders bet on Asian markets
As local traders become more sophisticated in their approach to using contracts for difference they are increasingly turning their attention away from the domestic market and towards international markets, in particular Asia.
Market downturns : what strategies to follow
People generally invest with the expectation that markets will go up. But of course markets can also experience periods of decline and volatility, however, there are products available that cater to these scenarios.
Finding the tough-to-spot growth opportunities
As we plough through reporting season, traders and investors are scratching their heads trying to find pockets of growth.
Top performing shares beat property returns
Booming property markets are blinding many income-seeking investors to investments in Australian blue chip shares that can provide better ta...
