This is a common question that comes up among investors. There is no right or wrong answer but for those who are not adept at timing the market or who have no time or energy to monitor the market everyday, I feel dollar cost averaging (DCA) is an easier and safer approach as it averages out the per unit cost over time. Putting aside a set amount of money for investment at regular intervals is analogous to a form of regular savings (albeit with a higher level of risk tha...

Next week could be one of the most exciting times for global stock markets! Two major events— the U.S. election and the US Fed FOMC meeting - could significantly impact market trends.
Before these events, we have an important economic announcement this Friday: the U.S. October Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report.
1. Why is this Non-Farm Payroll report important?
2. What indicators should investors pay attention to?
3. How should t...

Trading is arguably one of the oldest forms of human interaction and activity and has shaped the landscape of society as we know it today. So what is trading, how does it work and what do you need to become a trader?
What Is Trading?
Simply put, trading refers to the act of buying or selling financial assets and markets as well as derivatives with the hope of making a profit. A derivative is a tradeable product or contract between 2 or more parties that get their value fr...