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COMMODITIES

Soft Commodities and Their Role in the Global Market

November 10, 2025

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6 minutes

Soft commodities are vital to global economic systems, linking agricultural production with international finance and trade. Their market trends reflect broader shifts in consumption, environmental priorities, and investment strategies worldwide.

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MARKET PERFORMANCE

Active vs Passive Asset Management: Which is Your Strategy?

November 6, 2025

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8 minutes

Portfolio outcomes vary depending on whether active or passive management is used. Active methods rely on targeted decisions to pursue gains, whereas passive methods achieve exposure through diversified index-based holdings. These differences highlight the strategic considerations behind each approach.

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INVESTMENT STRATEGY

Strategic Financial Planning for Sustainable Business

November 4, 2025

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6 minutes

By integrating sustainability into financial decision-making, organizations can balance profitability and long term responsibility. Strategic planning supports efficient capital allocation, risk reduction, and sustainable value creation across all business operations.

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Forex Trading Strategies to Know Before You Trade

October 31, 2025

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8 minutes

Discover the essential forex trading strategies every trader should know before entering the market. Learn how to analyze trends, manage risks, and choose the right trading style — from scalping and day trading to swing and position trading.

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INVESTMENT STRATEGY

A Guide to OTC Trading and Market Types

October 29, 2025

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6 minutes

OTC markets operate through dealer networks instead of formal exchanges, enabling customized contracts for a wide range of assets. Such flexibility benefits sophisticated investors but requires careful management of liquidity and counterparty risk.

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INVESTMENT STRATEGY

Difference Between Trading and Investing: Which Suits You?

October 27, 2025

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6 minutes

The key distinction between trading and investing lies in time horizon and strategy. Traders aim to profit from market volatility, while investors pursue sustainable long-term growth through fundamental analysis and diversification.

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INVESTMENT STRATEGY

What is Value Investing? Key Strategies and Principles

October 22, 2025

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6 minutes

Rooted in principles of patience and analysis, value investing targets undervalued companies with solid fundamentals. The goal is to build wealth gradually while minimizing unnecessary risk.

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INVESTMENT STRATEGY

8 Recommended Low Risk Investments for Beginners

October 20, 2025

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7 minutes

Designed for stability and gradual progress low risk investments allow beginners to grow their wealth while maintaining financial security.

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RISK MANAGEMENT

9 Types Investment Risk Every Investor Should Know

October 15, 2025

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7 minutes

Investment performance is shaped by diverse risk factors including market volatility, inflation, and credit exposure. These dynamics determine how portfolios respond to changing economic conditions.

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