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Empowering Traders at Every Level

Structured financial market education grounded in real-world insight and institutional experience — designed to grow with you.

Our Story

From Education to Execution

Straits Academy was founded with a clear mission to empower individuals through knowledge, insight, and community in the financial markets.​ Whether you are a student, a professional, or a seasoned trader, we invite you to grow with us.

Our Solutions

Built to Empower Financial Confidence

In a world where markets evolve quickly and knowledge gaps continue to grow, we envisioned a space where anyone—regardless of age, background, or experience—could confidently chart their financial destiny.

We are more than an academy. We are a movement of learners, thinkers, and dreamers committed to transforming financial understanding into real-world confidence. From first-time investors to seasoned traders seeking clarity in complexity, Straits Academy provides guidance, tools, and community at every step.

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Insights

Industry Insights Backed by Market Experience

Our connection allows us integrate real market perspectives, practitioner insights and industry standards into our or learning environment.

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INVESTMENT STRATEGY

Why Most Traders Lose Money: Psychology Behind Mistakes

October 9, 2026

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5 minutes

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INVESTMENT STRATEGY

Top 5 Economic Data That Most Traders Watch

October 2, 2026

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5 minutes

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INVESTMENT STRATEGY

Short-Term Trading vs Long-Term Investing Explained

September 25, 2026

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5 minutes

Campus

Designed for Every Stage of Your Journey

Whether you are building foundations or refining advanced strategies, our learning pathways are structured to grow with you.

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Futures

Introduction to Futures

Beginner

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1 Hour 59 Minutes

Dive into the basics of futures contracts, how contracts trade on a futures exchange, the different ways customers use these instruments and the benefits that futures provide.

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Managed Futures

Beginner

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21 Minutes

Explore the world of Managed Futures – what they are and how they can be incorporated into an investor’s portfolio.

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Futures Order Types

Beginner

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9 Minutes

Orders for futures contracts can be submitted to an exchange with different conditions specified. The conditions are referred to as order types

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A Straits' Perspective

Chief Economist Commentary

​Stay informed with our Chief Economist's monthly perspective on critical economic trends and market movements.

LATEST COMMENTARY

Pressures in Overseas Bond Markets May Keep Mounting

Dr. Hou

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September 17, 2026

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15 Minutes

The changing relationship between US financing needs and international capital flows. Foreign investment in US financial assets has grown substantially, with increasing allocations to equities and corporate bonds, while China is adjusting its overseas investment strategy and reducing reliance on US financial assets.

PDF download available with full article.

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